CERTIFICATE IN PRODUCT DESIGN

This certificate is for students interested in 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 when developing an individual product or 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 seven required courses.

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Required Courses (7 of these courses are required)
	2D Design Principles Appreciating visual grammar is the first step toward creating work that resonates. Understand the elements of form and the principles of composition to better create... (click on course name to read more)		FUND1-CE9220	$495
	Conceptualization Learn the methods that professionals use throughout the creative process and discover how to generate powerful and effective design concepts. Participate in a series of... (click on course name to read more)		FUND1-CE9221	$495
	Color Harmony Color can evoke a spectrum of emotional responses, making it one of the most essential subjects for budding designers to explore. Study color from an... (click on course name to read more)		FUND1-CE9102	$495
	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)		PDES1-CE9064	$575
	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)		PDES1-CE9089	$550
	SolidWorks SolidWorks is the industry standard 2D and 3D computer program for industrial design and other related fields. Take advantage of this computer-aided design (CAD) software... (click on course name to read more)		PDES1-CE9093	$895
	Product Development What factors shape the evolution of a product design? How can a designer navigate through the necessary stages without losing the essence of the original... (click on course name to read more)		PDES1-CE9087	$575
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