Associate of Arts in Industrial Design Technology
NHTI Concord Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Concord, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Industrial Design Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in industrial design.
Students master design fundamentals by taking courses in drawing, 2-Dimensional design, 3-Dimensional design, engineering design, and manufacturing principles. Emphasis is also placed on studying mathematics and physical sciences while English and social science courses broaden and improve the student’s communication skills.
More advanced/specialized courses focus on the application and integration of new and existing technologies to both product design and product manufacture. Topics include material explorations in plastics, wood, and metal, CAD software, and human factors.
Graduates will have the foundation necessary to pursue a bachelor’s degree and take advantage of lifelong learning or professional development opportunities.
After completing the program, you will be able to:
Employ design research that contributes to the definition and solution of design problems.
Apply engineering, basic science, mathematics, and psychology principles to formulate multiple creative design solutions for a given problem, creating rough and finished concept sketches assessing those concepts and selecting the most appropriate final design.
Demonstrate proficient skills in sketching and rendering with appropriate media, technical drawing, 3-D physical and computer modelling, and prototyping.