Program Overview

Industrial Design Program

The Industrial Design program at JMU equips students with the creative problem-solving skills necessary to become innovative design leaders. It empowers students to become positive social, environmental, and economic forces in their communities and professions.

Program Overview

Industrial designers blend art, engineering, business, sociology, and anthropology, studying people and driving consumer behavior. The B.S. degree in Art with a major in Industrial Design requires 78 credit hours in graphic design, art, art history, and art and design-related courses. Of these hours, 42 must be taken in Industrial Design courses.

Curriculum

Industrial Design students study:

• Sculpture and form
• Drawing
• Making
• Material science
• Sociological and anthropological research methods
• Systems thinking
• History
• Writing
• Design theory They also receive exposure to basic engineering, advanced manufacturing and fabrication processes, and common marketing, business, and entrepreneurship practices.

Degrees and Concentrations

• Degrees Offered: B.S. in Art with a major in Industrial Design
• Concentrations: None
• Minors: None

Career Planning

A successful career and a meaningful life are the ultimate goals. JMU Dukes make their dreams ignite, whether it's an internship, a great first job, or a top graduate school appointment. Industrial Design students can explore various career paths, including:

• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Energy