Industrial Design Program Requirements 2008-2009
The ID program is a combination of design, art and engineering courses. It's different from other ID schools in that it is a bachelor of science degree and is part of the Engineering Technology Department. This list is a suggested sequence, but some courses are not required to be taken in this order. Students should declare their major early and seek departmental advisement. An Entrance Portfolio is required to declare a major in Industrial Design AFTER being accepted into the university. However, one may take most freshman and sophmore courses without being an ID major.
Freshman Year:
| Credits | ||
| ETec 110 | Engineering Graphics I | 3 |
| Art 109 | Visual Dialogue * | 3 |
| Math 115/118 | Pre calculus II or Accelerated Pre calculus * | 5 |
| Eng 101 | Writing & Critical Inquiry * | 4 |
| ETec 111 | Engineering Graphics II | 3 |
| Art 110 | Form and Content I: Drawing | 3 |
| Phys 114 | Principles of Physics I * | 5 |
| Elective | Social Sciences | 4 |
| Art 120 | Form and Content II: 2-D | 3 |
| Phys 115 | Principles of Physics II * | 5 |
| Elective | Communication Electives | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities Electives | 4 |
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Sophomore Year:
| Art 130 | Form and Content III: 3-D | 3 |
| ETec 231 | Design Problems in Woodworking | 4 |
| ETec 311 | Perspective & Rendering I | 4 |
| ETec 312 | Industrial Design CAD Skills | 4 |
| ETec 214 | Sophomore Industrial Design I | 5 |
| ETec 315 | Perspective and Rendering II | 4 |
| Art 203 | Contemporary Studio Drawing | 4 |
| Econ 206 | Micro-Economics* (Prereq for Mgt 271 & Mktg 380) | 4 |
| ETec 215 | History of Industrial Design | 3 |
| ETec 216 | Sophomore Industrial Design II | 5 |
| Art 220 | Painting | 4 |
| Elective | Natural Sciences Electives | 5 |
| Sophomore Portfolio Review (12 Juniors accepted - see FAQ section) | ||
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Junior Year:
| ETec 314 | Junior Industrial Design I | 5 |
| Art 230 | Beginning Sculpture | 4 |
| ETec 223 | Machine Metal Processes | 4 |
| Elective | Humanities Electives | 3 |
| ETec 316 | Junior Industrial Design II | 5 |
| Exec 301 | Materials for Design | 5 |
| ArtHist 241 or 240 | Visl Cult W Eur/Amer-20th * | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities Electives | 3 |
| Etec 318 | Junior Industrial Design III | 5 |
| Art 290 | Photography | 4 |
| Mgt 271 | Law & Business Environment * | 4 |
| Elective | Comparative Gender & Multicultural | 5 |
| Summer Design Internship Strongly Recommended | ||
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Senior Year:
| ETec 414 | Senior Industrial Design I | 5 |
| Mktg 380 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| Elective | Writing Proficiency Elective | 3 |
| ETec 416 | Senior Industrial Design II | 5 |
| Design 270 | Graphic Design | 4 |
| Elective | Social Sciences Electives | 5 |
| ETec 418 | Senior Industrial Design III | 5 |
| ArtHist 270 or 271 | Visual Culture in Asia* | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities Electives | 4 |
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* Required course that also fulfills a General University Requirement
How large are industrial design classes?
Sophomore level Industrial Design classes typically range from 18 to 28 students whereas, junior and senior classes are limited to 12 students in each studio class.
Is distance learning available at WWU?
We do not offer a distance learning program for industrial design. Our course content constitutes class critiques, in-class demonstrations (daily for the drawing classes), team projects, field trips, and other activities which necessitate class attendance. We rely heavily on the 'studio' environment where students have 24 hour access to their own spaces and learn just as much from each other as they do from their teachers.
How can I get an industrial design internship?
Internships offer an invaluable way to gain work experience, sample potential career areas, and help build a portfolio. Washington state has over 50 industrial design firms, mostly in Seattle, that may offer summer internships. Many WWU students have worked with Boeing, Teague, Microsoft, and other companies.
Students are encouraged and assisted with applying for internships with companies that are interesting and career advancing. Companies occasionally contact the university and these positions are open to the students. Attending career fairs, networking at design conferences, participating in field trips are other good ways to get connected with prospective employers. Every company that produces products can ultimately use the skills of an industrial designer but not all companies know about our field or the skills we can offer so take the opportunity to educate them.
WWU also has yearly career fairs covering many majors and various companies come to interview interns or graduates. Information on internships and full-time employment can be found at the Career Services Center in OM280.
Two good websites that list info on ID , provide on-line portfolios for designers, and post job openings are: www.idsa.org and www.core77.com.
Lastly, our IDSA Student Chapter president has a directory of industrial designers and firms in the U.S. and this directory can be loaned out to students.
What other related internship opportunities are out there?
Since industrial designers have a competent set of broad skills, other opportunities might include internships in the following areas: CAD operator, working in a machine shop or wood shop, model making, sign maker, graphic design, exhibit design, any type of fabrication, illustration, window displays, or set design for theatre.
When should I apply for graduation?
The general rule is: apply for graduation at least two quarter prior to your final quarter. For example, if you're graduating at the end of Spring Quarter, you'll need to apply for graduation during Fall Quarter. Plan to do your major evaluation with your advisor as early as possible during the quarter, well in advance of registration. See information below about how to apply for graduation.
How do I apply for graduation?
1. Make an appointment with your advisor and pick up your Degree Application packet from the Registrar's Office, Old Main 230.
2. Bring a copies of all your transcripts, your ID Course Requirement sheet, and your official minor signed off (if you have a minor).
3. Fill in all your grades on the Course Requirement sheet and double check to see if you have completed all your GUR's. The university credit evaluators can review your GUR's in the Registrar's office. You are also required to have 60 credits of upper division courses (300 level and above) and should count those before you come in.
4. Turn in your major evaluation to the ET office after your advisor has signed off on it. The ET office will return your evaluation to you or forward it to the Registrar if it is approved. Any exceptions will be noted and may require additional memos or petitions.
5. Turn in your major evaluation and Degree Application packet, to the Registrar's Office.