Industrial Design

Why Major in Industrial Design at 花椒直播

The industrial design major聽complements the College鈥檚 Art, Science and Innovation programs. In this major, not typically offered at an undergraduate level in a liberal arts context, students work at the intersection of art, design and practical problem-solving to produce innovative products that engage with emerging technological and cultural trends to develop design solutions. Technologies explored include robotics, artificial intelligence, modeling software, and production techniques such as 3D printing and CNC machining.

Unusual Combinations
Students often combine Industrial Design with:

History Environmental Science and Sustainability English

Division

Visual and Performing Arts

Program Type

Major

Number of Credits

48 for major

Your Four-Year Journey

Industrial Design Overview

Year 1: Understanding

Your first year experience is designed to prepare your mind for everything that follows. The courses you take will prepare you to think critically, communicate creatively, and question everything.

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Year 2: New Approaches

As a sophomore, you鈥檒l declare your major and select your mentor. But that鈥檚 just the start of it. You鈥檒l also be asked to choose a minor from an alternate discipline to keep your perspectives fresh and your mind wide open.

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Year 3: Delving Deeper

As you delve deeper and take on a Junior Seminar, you鈥檒l develop an even more eloquent understanding of your chosen fields. And you鈥檒l begin to focus on improving your research skills and rhetorical ability in preparation for your Senior Comp.

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Year 4: The Comp

One of the accomplishments our alumni are most proud of is their Senior Comp. Every Allegheny student must research, propose, create, and defend an original creative or critical project. You鈥檒l be paired with a mentor throughout the project, and the experience will prepare you well for any step you take after graduation.

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Faculty and Staff

Ian Thomas

Associate Professor of Art

MFA, Texas Tech University; BFA, Slippery Rock University

Email: ithomas@allegheny.edu

Phone: 814-332-3379

Byron Rich

Executive Director, ALIC @ Bessemer

MFA in Emerging Practices, The State University of New York at Buffalo; BFA, University of Calgary

Email: brich@allegheny.edu

Phone: 814-332-3381

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of degree is an Industrial Design major?

Students who major in Industrial Design at 花椒直播 will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Are there any clubs and activities available for Industrial Design students?

Yes, there are multiple campus organizations that can benefit students in the Industrial Design program, such as Student Art Society. Explore all 花椒直播 clubs and organizations.

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