ART 225 - Industrial Design

Part furniture design, industrial design, and problem-solving laboratory; this hands-on, introductory course will focus on developing innovative functional objects from concept to prototype. In the first half of the course, participants will grapple with challenging prompts that range from theoretical to practical such as designing a “container to hold an intangible substance” or designing a “tool to help a specific population.” Solutions to these prompts will take the form of pencil sketches, quick foamcore studies, and computer models made using software like SketchUp, Fusion 360, and Sculptris. We will employ iterative design processes throughout the course, including in-progress group discussions and students will have the opportunity to revise and present further developments.

In the second half of the course, participants will design and produce a finished functional prototype of their choice using tools and techniques within their comfort level. Students will have access to basic and cutting-edge equipment in Wheaton’s sculpture studio and makerspaces. Technical instruction will be given as needed. Topics will include aesthetics and theories of design, material properties and selection, user-oriented design, human factors (ergonomics), computer-aided design (CAD), and design for manufacturing.

Prerequisites
(ART 111 or DES 111 ) or (ART 112 or DES 112 ) or DES 140 Introduction to Digital Fabrication or DES 320 or DES 298 Design Methodologies

Credits 1

Notes
This course is cross listed with DES 225 . Additional fees associated with this course for materials. Please see the course schedule for specific amount.

Area
Creative Arts

Division
Arts and Humanities

Compass Attributes
Creative Arts