SJSU Catalog

Art and Design

BS - Industrial Design

Prepares students for a career in industrial design through a curriculum in design studio, theory and skill classes supported by courses in technology, business, science, art and humanities. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, creative process management, aesthetic theory, communication skills, awareness of technological business as well as humanistic dimensions of product development. The program draws upon extensive resources of local, internationally prominent design firms and alumni. It emphasizes extensive exposure to professional practices. Studio projects provide experience with a diverse spectrum of products, user scenarios and industries, leading to a comprehensive professional portfolio. The Industrial Design Program is on the list of schools approved by the Industrial Designer's Society of America.

Students declare an Industrial Design major without submitting a portfolio. However, the BSID program is highly structured and requires passing of four annual portfolio courses (DSID 32A, DSID 123A, DSID 125A, DSID 128A) as a prerequisite for the next level of studio courses. Students are advised to closely follow the recommended scheduling of the curriculum in order to complete the requirements in a timely manner. (Detailed instructions are available in the Design Program Office).

Course Requirements
General Education Requirements			36
Of the 51 units required by the university, 15 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions			(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education			2
Preparation for the Major			19
ART 001 (1); ART 012 or ART 013 (3); ART 024 or ART 026 (3); ARTH 070B and ARTH 072 (6); PHIL 009 or PHIL 057 (3); PHYS 001 (3)
Requirements in the Major			57
Prerequisites for Admission to the Major		15
DSID 021, DSID 022, DSID 031, DSID 032, DSID 032A and DSGD 099
Upper Division Requirements		42
DSID 121 (3), DSID 123 (6), DSID 123A (1), DSID 125 (6), DSID 125A (1), DSID 126 (3), DSID 128 (6), DSID 128A (1), DSID 129 (3), DSID 176B and DSGN 127 (3) (36); Complete six units from: DSGD 102, DSGD 104, DSGD 105, DSID 124, DSID 130, DSID 131, DSIT 107, DSIT 108 (6)
Support for the Major			15
BUS 130, BUS 160, TECH 025, TECH 143 and PHIL 110
Electives			3
Approved by program advisor.
Total Units:			132