Product Design Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours
| SLP 007 | CCS First Year Experience | 1 |
| DFN 132 | Model Making | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | 3 |
| DFN 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| DPR 125 | Introduction to Product Design | 3 |
| DET BY PATH* | DEN 107 | Composition I | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | |
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Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 |
| DPR 113 | Visual Communication I | 3 |
| DPR 126 | Product Design I | 3 |
| DEN 108 | Composition II | 3 |
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Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DFN 119 | Digital Techniques | 3 |
| DPR 213 | Visual Communication II | 3 |
| DPR 225 | Product Design II | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3 |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 |
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Fourth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DPR 214 | Visual Communication III | 3 |
| DPR 220 | Design Research | 3 |
| DPR 226 | Product Design III | 3 |
| DPR 261 | 3D Modeling & Rendering I | 3 |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | 3 |
| One | | Visual Narration: Africa/America | |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 |
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Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DPR 325 | Advanced Product Design I | 3 |
| DPR 333 | Presentation Techniques | 3 |
| DPR 357 | Human Factors | 3 |
| DPR 361 | 3D Modeling & Rendering II | 3 |
| DAS 213 | Business Practices | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
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Sixth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DPR 371 | Materials and Processes | 3 |
| DPR 326 | Advanced Product Design II | 3 |
| DPR - - - | Product Design Elective | 3 |
| DAH 341 | History of Modern Design | 3 |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
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Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DPR 425 | Professional Development Studio I | 3 |
| DPR - - - | Product Design Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D - - - - - | Elective | 3 |
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Eighth Semester = 12 Credit Hours
| DPR 426 | Professional Development Studio II | 3 |
| DPR - - - | Product Design Elective | 3 |
| Choose | DAH** --- | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC** --- | Visual Culture Elective | |
| D - - - - - | Elective | 3 |
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*DEN 107 is placed as a Gen Ed elective. English path is determined by High School English scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
**DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
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126-127 |
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| Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=60; Liberal Arts=42; General Elective=6 |
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Product Design Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Upon graduation, students from the BFA Product Design program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of socioeconomic and technological dynamics to identify opportunities and create disruptive solutions.
- Use analog and digital tools to explore 2D/3D designs, material and manufacturing methods, and aesthetic sensitivity in the creation of relevant and impactful outcomes.
- Build a comprehensive and diverse portfolio consisting of innovative products, services, experiences, and interaction designs applicable to diverse career opportunities.
- Promote and demonstrate professionalism and leadership in the field of product design.
