CERTIFICATE IN PRODUCT DESIGN

This certificate was created for students wishing to study product and industrial design. The two introductory courses teach students basic design skills and how to visually communicate their ideas. Following the completion of the introductory courses, students gain a basic knowledge of the various factors involved in product design, both for an individual product and when developing an entire line or group of related products, manufacturing processes and material surveys, and basic skills in the computer programs used by industry professionals.

Upon completion of the program, students possess:

• An understanding of the design process.
• The ability to take a concept from idea through finished product.
• Proficiency with Solidworks software

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete six required courses.

This certificate has been restructured. Students who began this certificate prior to fall 2007 have four years to complete their certificate according to the requirements in the SCPS bulletin the semester they began. Call an education advisor at (212) 998-7171 for more information.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (6 of these courses are required)
	Product Design Fundamentals Every product that hits the market, from iPods to industrial machinery, passes through rigorous phases of design and prototyping before it ever goes into production.... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9064	$625
	Developing the Product Line		X36.9087	*
	Materials and Manufacturing Processes From silicone rubber to carbon steel, materials influence design and shape the consumer landscape in which we live. Learn how products are manufactured--from blow molding... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9089	$550
	SolidWorks SolidWorks is the industry standard 2-D and 3-D computer program for industrial design and other related fields. Learn how to take advantage of this CAD... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9093	$795
	2D Design Principles Grasping the fundamental principles of two-dimensional design is the first step in a career as a graphic designer. Participate in a series of design exercises... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9220	$445
	Conceptualization Learn the methods that professionals use throughout the creative process, and how to apply those methodologies to generate powerful and effective design concepts. Participate in... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9221	$445

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