School of Architecture + Design : Industrial Design
|
 http://www.archdesign.vt.edu
R.W. Dunay, Chair
Professors: R. Dunay; R. Kemnitzer
Associate Professors: E. Dorsa, W. Green, M. Vernon
Adjunct Faculty: C. Vorster; A. Sharma
|
Overview
Industrial Design is one of the oldest activities in the world and is becoming one of the most powerful professions in the digital age. There are few corporations that do not rely on expertise from industrial designers to help establish their identity, initiate a new strategy, develop a new product, or create an expanded market. Industrial design at Virginia Tech prepares the individual to enter this dynamic field. Experiences and abilities of each student are nurtured and developed by the curriculum to mesh with the world of product development as well as work that includes packaging, exhibit design, material research, flexible environments, corporate image and information technology.
A rapidly expanding professional service, industrial design optimizes the technological, aesthetic, and ergonomic requirements of product design as an integral part of the physical, social and cultural environment. It is the role of the industrial designer, not only to respond to market trends, but to project new territories of opportunity to help provide means for a better and more meaningful life and providing the things and systems to go beyond styling and address substantive needs.>
Students in the industrial design program begin their studies in the foundation design laboratory during the first two semesters with architecture, and interior design students.
A strong emphasis on the workshop as in integral extension of the design studio forms the basis of and education experience shared by both industrial design and architecture. Issues of processes, materials and their relationship to industrial design concepts are explored as part of daily studio discussion. Design reviews, seminars, and topical lectures expose students to the broader array of contemporary design issues and historical precedents. At the conclusion of the four year program, each student is required to complete a terminal project. Working independently, they focus on a topic or area of their own choice and produce a fully developed body of work that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of design, production, and communication.
Program Requirements
| Required Curriculum for Liberal Education (a.k.a. University Core Curriculum) Courses |
32 credits |
| English 1105-1106: Freshman English Writing and Discourse |
6
|
| Math 1535-1536: Geometry and Mathematics of Design |
6
|
| Society and Human Behavior Option (Social Sciences) |
6
|
| Scientific Reasoning and Discovery ( Lab Science) |
8
|
| Ideas Cultural Traditions and Values Option (Humanities) |
6
|
| Creative and Aesthetic Experience (satisfied by Arch 3115) |
|
| Critical Issues in a Global Context |
3
|
|
| Required Industrial Design and Architecture Courses |
| Arch 1015, 1016: Foundation Design Laboratory (1st year) |
12
|
| IDS 2014: Allied Design Laboratory |
6
|
| IDS 2024: Materials/Media Lab (2nd year) |
6
|
| Arch 2984: Special Study |
4
|
| Arch 3115-3116: History of Architecture (2nd year) |
6
|
| IDS 3025-3026: Industrial Design Lab I (3rd year) |
14
|
| IDS 3125-3126: Industrial Design Technology (3rd year) |
6
|
| IDS 3514: Design Research (4th year) |
3
|
| Arch 3514: Design Related Media |
3
|
| IDS 4415-4416: Industrial Design Lab II (4th year) |
12
|
| Arch 4044: Professional Practice (4th year) |
3
|
| Professional Elective Courses |
9
|
To be selected from an approved list of courses supplied by the school |
| Free Electives |
6
|
Can be taken at any time allowed in the student's program of study |
| Total credit hours required for B.S. |
124
|
Minor in Industrial Design
An 18-hour minor in Industrial Design is now available to majors in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies and students from other colleges. The enrollment in this minor is restricted due to faculty and facility resource limitations. Interested students should contact the school directly for information about this minor.
Required Courses:
| IDS 2024: Materials & Process Lab (summer studio) |
6 |
| IDS 3114: History & Theory of Industrial Design |
3 |
| IDS 3125: Industrial Design Technology |
3 |
| IDS 3126: Industrial Design Technology |
3 |
|
| And either of the following: |
| Arch 3514: Design Related Media |
3 |
| Or Arch 4974: Independent Study (in Industrial Design) |
3 |
All students must achieve a 2.0 academic average at the end of the semester in which the 50th semester hour has been attempted. Students must pass all required Industrial Design courses with a grade of C or higher. Any required Architecture of Industrial Design course in which students receive a grade less than C must be retaken.
Students having less than a 2.5 cumulative academic average in required Foundation Program courses at the conclusion of the first 64 credit hours attempted, must have a progress review with a committee made up of departmental faculty from both Foundation and Industrial Design Programs prior to beginning study in the third year.
Course Descriptions (IDS)
Courses (IDS)
2015-2016: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN LABORATORY II
Introduction to the discipline of industrial design and the critical elements that contribute to the complexity of a work of design. Emphasis on intellectual discipline, skills development, dialogue, assertion of interest, and a self-motivated search for critical issues. Pre: ARCH 1016 for 2015; 2015 for 2016. (3H,9L,6C)
2024: MATERIALS AND MEDIA LAB
This laboratory is the first formal course in the industrial design program. It deals with fundamental issues in graphic media and electronic media as well as introducing the basic array of materials which are at the disposal of the industrial designer. The nature of the lab is based on intensive workshop experiences. The laboratory is supplemented by a lecture component. Pre: ARCH 2014. (2H,12L,6C) II.
2034: MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
A survey of current materials, processes, techniques and equipment used in the design of products for mass production. (3H,3C)
2044: HUMAN FACTORS
This course examines human factors as it informs the design process, and as a tool to maximize the physical and psychological aspects of design toward the establishment of a human centered design. Frameworks of industrial design philosophy, research methods, standards and data, human issues, cultural context, and design outcomes. Pre: ARCH 1016. (3H,3C)
2065-2066: DESIGN VISUALIZATION
An introduction to two-dimensional modes of representation. Emphasis is placed on the development of drawing skills to facilitate documentation, analysis and presentation in the design process. Pre: ARCH 1016 for 2065; 2065 for 2066. 2065: (2H,2C) 2066: (1H,1C)
2114: HISTORY AND THEORY OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
The aesthetics and useful function of objects of industrial production. This class is based upon the concept that the values, ideals, and aspirations of a culture are expressed in material objects and a thorough knowledge of the history of the profession is essential to understand one's own particular circumstance and time. (3H,3C)
2124: HISTORY AND THEORY OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN-DESIGNERS
The study of individual designers and how their values, ideals, and aspirations influence the evolution of design. (3H,3C)
2304: COMPUTER AIDED INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
An introduction to computer aided two and three-dimensional design and modeling as applied in industrial design using both solid and surface software modeling techniques. Pre: ARCH 1016. (3H,3C)
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3015-3016: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN LABORATORY III
Introduction to systematic processes in design. Introduction and application of Human Factors and systematic planning methods in the development of industrial products in the areas of work, education and health. Development of professional presentation skills and methods. Pre: 2016 for 3015; 3015 for 3016. (3H,9L,7C)
3114: HISTORY AND THEORIES OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Covers the history and theories of industrial design from the introduction of the various materials and processes by ancient cultures, through the industrial revolution, up to the present day. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship between a culture and the material products of that culture. (3H,3C) I.
3514: DESIGN RESEARCH
The course looks at the question of research and the ongoing exercise of re-definition for designers using examples of current design research corporations. Pre: 2016. (3H,3C)
4015-4016: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN LABORATORY IV
Detailed analysis, research and application of human factors to the design of equipment, work spaces and environments. Design and construction of full scale, interactive models and spaces. Introduction to group activities. Emphasis on the needs, the production and marketing factors of special populations, such as the elederly and disabled. Pre: 3016 for 4015; 4015 for 4016. (3H,9L,6C)
4044: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Introduction to the professional practice of Industrial Design. The process of bringing a product to market, building a business around a core competency in design, the structure of a design office, and the development and protection of intellectual property. Pre: 2015. (3H,3C)
4304: TOPICS IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Topics related to specialized areas of Industrial Design including but not limited to the following: furniture design packaging design, graphic design, hardware design, automotive design and computer-aided procedures. Repeatable with a maximum of 6 credits. Pre: (ARCH 1015) or (ARCH 1016 or ARCH 2014), (ARCH 2024 or IDS 2024). (3H,3C) I,II.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
TOP
|