Industrial Design
Introduction
Industrial Design is a Bachelor program taught at West Valley College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Certificate of Achievement in Industrial Design prepares students for entry-level positions in industrial design or related fields. Students develop foundational skills in problem solving, concepting, iterative prototyping, and technology platforms. They use research and critical thinking to address user experience, functionality/usability, and aesthetic form.
The program requires 24.5 units and includes courses in Beginning Drawing, Introduction to Materials, and design software such as Adobe Creative Apps for Graphic Design, SolidWorks for Industrial Design, and Visualization for Industrial Design. It also includes Manufacturing Design I and Manufacturing Design II to build applied skills in industrial design workflows.
On completion, students earn a portfolio that supports transitions to internships, freelance or contract opportunities, or employment as Model Makers, Visual Designers, or CAD modelers/drafters.
Modules
- ARTS031ABeginning Drawing
- ENGR025Introduction to Materials
- GDES001Adobe Creative Apps for Graphic Design
- IDES010Manufacturing Design I
- IDES020Manufacturing Design II
- IDES030Visualization 1 for Industrial Design
- IDES040Visualization 2 for Industrial Design
- IDES050SolidWorks for Industrial Design
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Industrial Design at West Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by West Valley College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by West Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Industrial Design.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
To be awarded a certificate, a student must: Complete all the program requirements. Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.westvalley.edu/catalog/programs/industrial-design-certificate-of-achievement.html
More Information
- Model Makers
- Visual Designers
- CAD modelers/drafters
- Internships
- Freelance or contract opportunities
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.