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 generate ideas. Explore what it takes to go from concept to creation in both an individual product and when developing an entire line. Following the completion of the introductory courses, students gain a basic knowledge of the various factors involved in product design including manufacturing processes, material surveys, and basic skills in Solidworks, the computer program 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

To earn the certificate, an average grade of B or higher is required indicating successful completion of the 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 (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
	Product Development What are the factors shaping the evolution of a product design? How can a designer navigate through the necessary stages without losing the essence of... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9087	$550
	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 2D and 3D 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 Understand the elements of form and principles of composition to facilitate creation of projects that attract the eye. Participate in a series of exercises and... (click on course name to read more)		X36.9220	$495
	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	$495

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