Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design

The 59-unit Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design addresses the creation of industrial goods and services and concentrates on three principle aspects of design process, people, and product and incorporates the study of user-centered needs, relative to the responsible and resourceful implementation of technology innovation, materials, marketing principles, and aesthetic values.

Foundation Requirements

• DES 200: Visual Design Literacy (3 units)
• Select one:
  • DES 221: Introduction to 3D Design (3 units)
  • DES 222: Introduction to 2-D Digital Design (3 units)

Core Courses

• DES 356: History Of Design And Technology (UD GE-C) (3 units)
• DES 370: Introduction To Design (1 unit)
• DES 300: Design Process (3 units)
• DES 322: Computer Graphic Imaging (3 units)
• DES 324GW: GWAR Research And Writing For Design (3 units)

Major Requirements

• DES 305: Lab Safety Basics (1 unit)
• DES 310: Product Design 1 (3 units)
• DES 320: Drafting And Sketching For Design (3 units)
• DES 321: Technical Drawing 1: Introduction To Cad (3 units)
• DES 340: Design And Materials (3 units)
• DES 360: Model Development Laboratory (3 units)
• DES 410: Product Design 2 (3 units)
• DES 420: Rapid Visualization (3 units)
• DES 421: Technical Drawing 2: 3-D Solid Modeling (3 units)
• DES 460: Rapid Prototyping And Manufacturing Systems (3 units)

Major Electives

Select at least 2 of the following. At least 3 units must be non-DES/ 576, 685 or 699 coursework:

• DES 210: Our Manufactured World (3 units)
• DES 256: Design and Society (3 units)
• DES 332: Electricity And Electronics (3 units)
• DES 448: User Experience Design
• DES 475: Topics In Design (3 units)
• DES 510: Product Design 3 (3 units)
• DES 521: Technical Drawing 3: Advanced Modeling And Rendering (3 units)
• DES 560: Prototyping Smart Devices (3 units)
• DES 523: Information Design 1 (3 units)
• DES 699: Independent Study Or Des 576 Pract Expr: Internship (3 units)
• Other Elective By Advisement

Culminating Requirement

• DES 505: Senior Design Project (3 units)
• DES 570: Professional Practices For Design (3 units)

General Education Requirements Met in the Major

Upper-Division General Education, Arts and/or Humanities (UD-C) is satisfied upon completion of DES 356.

Laptop Requirement

Students are required to purchase a laptop with required software when they begin the major. Educational discounts on both hardware and software are available through the SF State Bookstore, and through various online vendors.

Career Pathways for Industrial Design

• Industrial Design
• Product Development
• Manufacturing
• Furniture Design
• User Experience (3D)

Advising

Students are required to take DES 370 in their second semester on campus (first semester for Transfer students). In this class, students will be assigned an advisor and should meet with them right away to fill out an Advising Contract. Students should meet with their advisor at least once a semester to remain on track for a timely graduation.