Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial Design

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Visual Communication

• Produrre lavori che dimostrino competenza in branding, grafica, disegno, rendering, modellazione 3D e/o creazione di modelli
• Comunicare forme, scale, dimensioni, proporzioni, funzioni, layout dei componenti e interazioni dell'utente del prodotto

Design Process

• Comunicare i risultati della ricerca e i materiali di supporto
• Definire chiaramente il problema/opportunità, le ipotesi, gli obiettivi principali e i criteri di progettazione dedotti dai risultati della ricerca
• Use innovative processes and design methodologies to develop conceptually strong projects (including brainstorming, mapping, sketches, and synthesis/testing of many ideas)
• Produrre una varietà di idee di progettazione originali che rispondano ai criteri di progettazione stabiliti e valutarli per determinare le direzioni di progettazione più appropriate
• Esplorare e determinare materiali, colore, forma, produzione, ergonomia/fattori umani e sostenibilità appropriati per il/i progetto/i

Professional Readiness

• Produce a cohesive portfolio tailored to reflect career goals
• Comunicare la storia del design in modo chiaro e conciso attraverso i pezzi del portfolio
• Mostra sensibilità grafica nella progettazione del portfolio

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
• Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
• Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
• Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
• Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
• Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
• Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

As a graduate of the Academy of Art University’s Industrial Design program, you will have a range of career opportunities from which to choose. Our facilities, faculty, and hands-on learning provide the tools you need to succeed in your chosen career.

Clay Modeler

Sketch tangible examples of what the future might hold to develop detailed 3D physical clay models based on the design direction and physical properties of an object such as a vase, car, or even a ship.

Digital Modeler

Create a digital 3D model based on design direction as a digital modeler. You'll take 2D and visual concepts and bring them to life in 3D software to help visualize the final transportation and product design piece.

Footwear Designer

Work for designer labels, sportswear, or specialist footwear companies. Produce mood boards and design sketches to develop ideas. Create the patterns which are made into shoes.

Junior Designer

Create initial designs for the senior design team as a junior designer in a design studio. You'll be responsible for professional concept mockups, study models, and sketches.

Product Designer

Design most things we use in our day-to-day lives, from cutlery to clocks and computers, as well as specialist products like medical, electronics or telecommunications equipment. Improve the way that existing products work and look and/or produce them at a lower cost.

Toy Designer

Research the preferences of particular age groups. Create sketches and prototypes to produce products that are attractive and functional. Ensure that products are appropriate and safe for specific age groups.

Transportation Designer

Create designs for vehicles and transportation-related products. Areas of specialty include automotive concept design, public transportation, and automobile and aircraft interiors. Must have a strong background in design and significant knowledge of computer software and computer-aided design programs.

UX/UI Designer

Develop scenario-based digital and physical user interaction designs. Craft every touch point in a digital or physical product to ensure brand consistency and emotional appeal.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review
• A minimum grade of C in all required 36 units
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
  • 1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course

Curriculum

Semester 1

• IND 610: Processi di progettazione industriale (principale)
• IND 612: Disegno di progetto industriale 1: Prospettiva (principale)
• IND 621: Modellismo (Maggiore)

Semester 2

• IND 625: Modellazione di poligoni ed esplorazione della forma (maggiore)
• IND 630: Progetto di design 1 (maggiore)
• IND 662: Disegno di progetto 2 (principale)

Semester 3

• IND 651: Materiali e processi (principale)
• IND 680: Progetto di design 2 (maggiore)
• IND 712: Disegno di progettazione 3 (principale)

Semester 4

• GLA 627: The Global Design Studio: passato, presente e futuro (laurea in arti liberali)
• IND 625: Modellazione di poligoni ed esplorazione della forma (maggiore)
• IND 730: Progetto di design 3 (maggiore)