Bachelor in Industrial Design

University of Kansas Kansas, USA / The University of Kansas. School of Fine Arts: Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4401, finearts@ku.edu http://arts.ku.edu/~sfa/programs/undergraduate/broch/ubroch_ad.shtml In order to apply to the School of Art, students must submit a complete application, which includes, an application form, a sixth semester transcript showing rank in class and cumulative grade point average, and ACT scores. programs. All entering freshmen in Art and Design are required to participate in a foundation curriculum offered through the Foundations program before enrolling in advanced art or design studio courses. Freshmen complete Introduction to Drawing I and II, Introduction to Design I and II before enrolling in advanced art or design studio courses. Freshmen typically enroll in these classes along with English, two semesters of Art History, and other Liberal Arts Electives To major in industrial design, you will need at least 154 credit hours and 10 semesters to graduate. Most students average about 15 credit hours, or five courses, per semester. Art and design majors also work about 30 hours a week in studio, completing class projects, developing and refining techniques, and preparing portfolios that faculty members review. Your studio time will put you in touch with your faculty and peers in an artistic environment conducive to your technical and creative growth. Furthermore, Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the KU Department of Design is one of the oldest design programs in the nation. Furthermore, Graduates of KU’s Industrial Design program are particularly attractive to potential employers because of the School’s well rounded and rigorous curriculum. Students find career opportunities in disciplines including product design, furniture design, exhibit design, package design, human factors, design research and product planning. The variety of products and systems that fall within the potential scope of an industrial designer's work is extremely broad. Consequently, some industrial designers choose to specialize in particular area, e.g., automobile or furniture design, while others prefer to divide their efforts among several product areas that fall within their own design interests. Practice is directed toward the creation and development of concepts, designs, and specifications, which optimize the value, function, convenience, safety, utility, and appearance of manufactured products and systems for the mutual benefit of both users and manufacturers of those products. Bachelor's Degree

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