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Industrial Design is an art career in three dimensions, combining creative ideation, refined technical skills, and artistic application of design. It encompasses such fascinating endeavors as the design of products and toys, as well as automotive, museum exhibit, and environmental design.
Industrial Design professionals solve dimensional design problems, define and develop new products, design prototypes, build models, and create full-scale environments. Students of the Industrial Design program require manual dexterity, artistic interest, technical drawing skill, craftsmanship, self-discipline, and conceptual vision.
The Industrial Design program at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh begins with the fundamentals of drawing, designing, and building. The science of ergonomics is emphasized in design to ensure that people and objects interact most effectively and safely. Students participate in the full evolution of projects, from conception and design to fabrication and presentation. Students also learn to use computers to develop concepts, make design decisions, detail design, and construct presentation models.
Upon graduation, a graduate of the Associate of Science Industrial Design Technology degree program is prepared to seek entry-level positions such model maker and product fabricator. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science program are prepared to seek entry-level positions including industrial designer, exhibit designer, automotive designer and product designer.
Employers who have hired Art Institute of Pittsburgh graduates in the Industrial Design industry include: Bunting Graphics, Davison Design and Development, Form i, IDL, Little Earth Productions, Mitsubishi Electric Power Systems, Packaging Specialists, Plantscape, Skyline Displays of Pittsburgh, Technique Architectural Prod, United Cook Air Corporation. |
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| Industrial Design Technology - Associate of Science |
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| Number of Quarters | 7 | | Number of Credit Hours | 104 | | Application Fee | $50.00 | | Enrollment Fee | $100.00 | | Starting Kit (estimate) | $780.00 | | Student Activity Fee | $35.00 | | Supplies and texts (estimate) | $100.00 | | Tuition per Credit Hour | $436.00 | | Total Tuition & Fees | $46,409.00 |
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