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Academic Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Industrial Design
  

  • EDID3X8 Ethnography and Culture 3 cr.

    This course explores methods of observing activities of human interaction within cultural context, and focuses on the applied use of these methods and observation activities to product development. The class looks at user culture within specific identifiable groups to aid in the development of design solutions for the needs of the end user.

    Prerequisites: EDID245, EDID315

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Elective
  

  • EDID205 Drawing for Designers 3 cr.

    The documentation and communication of ideas require fluency with symbolic and illustrative methods; a language. This course develops and refines the basis of this language, the “alphabet and grammar” used to communicate the characteristic of objects and systems. Through the exploration of various media using architectural or industrial design contexts, this language will be applied to objects and systems allowing them to be easily understood and reproduced.

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Elective
    Fall/Spring
  

  • EDID215 Industrial Design Principles 3 cr.

    An introduction to processes used in all areas of design and illustration, this course provides a foundation in the methods of concept, image, and form development. Using initial techniques such as brainstorming, mind-mapping, and researching, ideas are developed for a variety of 2D and 3D solutions to applied projects. Tackling common issues of personal engagement, collaboration, and client interaction, students express a personal voice within the specific parameters of each assigned problem.

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Requirement
    Fall
  

  • EDID216 Introduction to CAD/Solid Modeling for ID 3 cr.

    This course focuses on introducing (industrial) designers to the basics of solid modeling. Aside from basic software familiarization, concepts for 2D and 3D visualization will be introduced. CAD modeling techniques, including surface modeling and plastic design best practices are highlighted with emphasis on the role CAD plays within the design process. Various examples of how CAD can be used; from creating underlays and final mechanical drawings, to exporting files for photorealistic renderings and 3D printing, are explored. Basic familiarity with computers is a must.

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Elective
    Fall & Spring
  

  • EDID218 Product Rendering 3 cr.

    An in-depth study of several product illustration and presentation styles. Many different drawing and rendering media are used to develop skills in product design presentation.

    Critique
    Departmental Elective
  

  • EDID220 Joinery 3 cr.

    Students will develop and refine craftsmanship and design process in the context of furniture design and the construction of two or more furniture pieces. There will be lectures and student research on the history of furniture design, modern movements and techniques.

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Elective
  

  • EDID224 Conceptual Drawing 3 cr.

    The course stresses the process of working with dry media techniques (graphite, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, scratchboard), basic drawing skills, and 2D principles to render concepts. Visual metaphors are explored by manipulating the contexts and relationships of objects and figures.

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Elective
  

  • EDID225 Industrial Design Form 3 cr.

    The purpose of this course is to endow students with a vocabulary of form with which to express the function and meaning of their ideas. This will be achieved through the exploration of the objects and object vocabulary, which surround us, and the development of the students’ skills to express ideas visually. The students will be required to develop their communication skills as well as refine their two and three dimensional conceptualization and actualization of projects.

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Requirement
    Fall
  

  • EDID235 Manufacturing Process I 3 cr.

    A materials and manufacturing awareness production course in two parts. Part one includes casting, fabrication, and molding techniques for metals and plastics. Students discuss production techniques, selection and use of modern machine tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. Part two includes product development documentation (three-view preliminary design layout drawings) for manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, casting, extrusion plastics, injection molding, vacuum form, blow molding, and fiberglass.

    Prerequisites: EDID215, EDID225

    Lecture/Seminar
    Departmental Requirement
    Spring
  

  • EDID245 Human Factors Seminar I - Ergonomics 3 cr.

    Review of current theory and practice in issues related to human/machine interface, ergonomics, universal design, etc. Methods and practice of human factors research applied to the re-definition of a product idea.

    Prerequisites: EDID215

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Requirement
    Spring
  

  • EDID302 Packaging and the P.O.P. 3 cr.

    This course is an examination of 3D packaging design covering branding, graphics and the development of a P.O.P. “point of purchase” display. This studio course focuses on design phases from concept, design development to the three-dimensional actualization of a point of purchase display. The goal of this class is to develop a user-centered consumer experience with product/packaging that creates a memorable experience that resonates with the consumer. Open to Industrial Design, Graphic Design and Architectural Design juniors and seniors.

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    All College Elective
  

  • EDID303 Integrated Product Design 3cr

    IPD is structured around the process of creating a successful new product. Our class sessions will explore the knowledge, methodologies and tools
    associated with this process. In turn, we will put this process to work in our classroom and in product design and development facilities at Babson College, at Olin College of Engineering, and at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
    The results will be a well-researched market and product opportunity, a product design and an alpha-prototype - all presented at an end-of-semester presentation session.

    Critique
    undergraduate Elective
    Fall
  

  • EDID304 Soft Goods Design 3cr.

    This course explores the intersection of industrial design and fashion design to enhance
    the overall product-consumer experience. This will spark the creation of products that feel
    natural, function intuitively, and resonate with the targeted consumer. The course will explore
    technology by surveying smart textiles, data collecting sensors and product communication
    techniques based on current and future trends like ‘wearables’.
       
    The course will start with a Design Brief and directed research to understand the user in
    the context of the topic, develop user empathy and identify problems/opportunities as well as
    market challenges for a specific industry sector. Low-fidelity prototyping and sketching will be
    used to communicate final solutions.

    The goal of this course is to collaborate between the two disciplines through the understanding of
    the design process and the utilization of team strategies. Specific expertise will be brought in
    based on the semester’s Design Brief.

    Prerequisites: EDID245

    Spring Only
  

  • EDID314 Rapid Visualization and Perspective 3 cr.

    Course focuses on sketching as the fundamental tool for communication for designers. Students will be required to maintain a sketchbook as well as complete various weekly sketching assignments. Fundamentals of perspective will be introduced and practiced throughout the class. Examples of how rapid viz techniques fit into the design process as a whole will be illustrated.

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Elective
  

  • EDID315 Industrial Design I 3 cr.

    An introduction to the design process and problem solving techniques used in industrial design. The course presents the tasks required for research, preliminary concept sketching, design refinement, presentation, and fabrication possibilities. It also introduces the use of media and drawing techniques and basic scale model-making.

    Prerequisites: EDID235, EDID245

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Requirement
    Fall
  

  • EDID318 Branding - Product 3 cr.

    This course examines issues around industrial design in brand development, through applied problems. There is a focus on the relationship of telling compelling stories to connecting a brand with people.

    Prerequisites: EDID245, EDID315

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Elective
  

  • EDID325 Manufacturing Process II 3 cr.

    An investigation of specific problems in the manufacturing development of a product. The course uses a detailed case study of a new product from its inception to its completion. Topics include cost analysis and research into the technical problems of competitive manufacturing and marketing.

    Prerequisites: EDID235

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Requirement
    Fall
  

  • EDID345 Industrial Design II 3 cr.

    Integration of creative concepts with the development of visual communication skills, such as rendering and model-making.

    Prerequisites: EDID315

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Requirement
    Spring
  

  • EDID355 Portfolio and Presentation 3 cr.

    Directing of students through the process of developing a professional portfolio. Basic elements of Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Acrobat, web-based. Students required to present complete portfolio piece at reviews.

    Prerequisites: EDID315

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Requirement
    Spring
  

  • EDID365 Product Development Laboratory 3 cr.

    Explores the process of bringing a product to fruition with special emphasis on the role of the industrial designer in new product development. The course will deal with the design and development of real products. Students work with local manufacturers and their product development groups.

    Prerequisites: EDID215, EDID225, EDID235, EDID315

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Requirement
    Fall/Spring
  

  • EDID392 ID Course Assistantship

  

  • EDID398 ID Internship

  

  • EDID399 ID Independent Study

  

  • EDID402 Design for Social Impact 3cr.

    The first project is constructed to give students the broad understanding of SDI and includes
    precedent studies, product/service development, research, synthesis and a final presentation.
    Students work closely with a chosen non-profit or social enterprise as a means for deconstructing
    and understanding as well as first hand insights into the complicated system. For the second
    project, students follow the design process from inception to finalization with the end
    deliverable as a presentation to pitch to venture capitalist, non-profits, endowments or community
    leaders to incite traction, funding or future collaboration.

    Prerequisites: Open to Seniors only

    Undergraduate Elective
    Fall Only
  

  • EDID415 Industrial Design III 3 cr.

    Design projects developed in full four-phase programs: Analysis and Conceptual Refinement;Final Design and Documentations; Model and Presentation.

    Prerequisites: EDID345

    Studio
    Departmental Requirement
    Fall
  

  • EDID425 Degree Project I - Research 3 cr.

    A student selected and faculty approved project of significance.

    Prerequisites: EDID345

    Critique
    Culturally Diverse Content
    Departmental Requirement
    Fall
  

  • EDID435 Degree Project II- Development 3 cr.

    A student selected and faculty approved project of significance.

    Prerequisites: EDID425

    Hybrid Studio/Critique
    Departmental Requirement
    Spring