Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design: Concentration in Product Design and Development

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design program at SF State emphasizes the creation of industrial goods and services, focusing on process, people, and product. Students develop a structured design process, understand design's contextual influences, and utilize contemporary tools and methods. The program features collaborative learning, industry partnerships, and a culmination in a major project and portfolio.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design program focuses on the creation of industrial goods and services. It emphasizes three key aspects of design: process, people, and product. The program integrates user-centered needs with the responsible and resourceful application of technological innovation, materials, marketing principles, and aesthetic values.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Apply a structured design process to various problems of different complexity.
• Understand the influence of social, cultural, technological, economic, and environmental contexts on design, and how design contributes to these contexts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of design vocabulary, visual literacy, design history, design professions, and related fields.
• Utilize critical thinking, research, and writing skills to address design challenges at various stages of the design process.
• Demonstrate proficiency in contemporary tools, technologies, and materials relevant to the design professions, encompassing 2D and 3D concept development and execution in physical and digital realms.
• Apply diverse design methods, including user-centered approaches, universal design, usability testing, and collaborative design.
• Possess familiarity with common design professional practices and be able to document, present, and manage their work professionally.

Other:

• Collaborative learning: The program encourages collaborative learning within and outside the classroom, including interdisciplinary collaborations with community organizations, institutions, and industry partners.
• Admission requirements: Before advancing to upper-division courses, students must complete the foundation courses DES 200 and DES 222 with a grade of C or better, have upper-division standing, and complete the lower-division General Education requirements at SF State or equivalent at another institution.
• Course requirements:
• Foundation Requirements (6 units):
DES 200, DES 222
• Core Courses (13 units):
DES 300, DES 322, DES 324, DES 356, DES 370
• Major Requirements (28 units):
DES 305, DES 310, DES 320, DES 321, DES 340, DES 360, DES 410, DES 420, DES 421, DES 460
• Major Electives (6 units):
Choose two from DES 221, DES 325, DES 327, DES 332, DES 405, DES 475, DES 521, DES 523, DES 560, DES 576, DES 628, DES 685, DES 699, or an elective approved by advisement.
• Culminating Requirements (6 units): DES 505, DES 570
• General Education Requirements: The program specifies various General Education requirements, including specific courses for each area (Oral Communication, Written English Communication, etc.).
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