Diversification within the Industrial Design graduate curriculum allows for concentrations in transportation, product and furniture design. Graduate studies courses hone the graduate student's mastery of industrial design materials, developmental drawing, 3D model-making and construction practices. Graduate students will work on independent and group projects under technical and creative guidance from professional faculty.
The program emphasizes the identification and resolution of design problems and the nurturing of creativity and innovation. Graduate students will achieve expert skills in digital technology and problem solving. The graduate student is encouraged and guided by professionals and faculty in the achievement of an individually conceived Final Project. This project will incorporate the graduate student's personal creativity, through analysis of design, concept, aesthetic perspective, and human factor, and upon approval by the Final Review committee, will have the opportunity to be exhibited publicly.
The Master of Fine Arts requires completion of 63 semester units. Visit the School of Industrial Design to see degree requirements.
The Academy of Art University makes its best effort to post an accurate projected schedue. However, due to unforeseen circumstances the course schedule may change. View Online Course Catalog/Schedule.
The Industrial Design Department has online classes that require software that is only available for the PC. Please review the individual online class description page for specific software requirements. The individual online class description pages of the catalog identify particular online. It is recommended that online students refer to these pages prior to purchasing a new computer.
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