INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

In September, 2001 the Escuela de Artes Plásticas submitted an amendment to its permit for the consideration of the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Learning with a view to offering a sixth concentration, Industrial Design, in the bachelor’s degree program. This concentration trains students to design art objects of a utilitarian nature. Aesthetic principles are applied in the design and production of functional pieces. Industrial Design, as part of a career in the arts, is based on the fact that well-designed products are of cultural significance, of real value to the user, and convey personal identity. The department is divided into to two areas of specialization: Furniture Design and ^Fashion Design.
On completing these courses.

  1. Program graduates will demonstrate a knowledge of:
    • the history and development of industrial design in developed countries and in Puerto Rico.

    • Professional practices of industrial designers, the importance of preserving the intention of the design, the aesthetics and form of the design and its cultural idiom, as well as the impact of digital technology in the creation of prototypes.

    • European, American, and Asians style and how they reflect the society that creates them.


  2. The graduate from this program will be able to:
    • apply design techniques, from the conceptualization up to the fabrication of the product and be able to integrate the ergonomic analysis, the cultural elements and human factor in his/her creative work.

    • to command the presentation techniques and convert visual concepts into final drawings, including complex perspective techniques in his creative work.

  3. On completing the course of study, students will be able to:
    • Apply design techniques, from conceptualization to the manufacture of product.

    • Master presentation techniques and convert visual concepts into final drawings.

    • Generate innovative designs with a vision of the time, space, and place in which they will be used, and develop high quality digital, virtual, and real models.

    • Create functional, viable, cost-effective designs which are aesthetically attractive, integrating form, function, and style.

    • Use digital technology in design.
  • Furniture Design:
    • Master techniques of furniture design and the use of wood, ceramics, metal, and plastic in furniture production.

    • Produce furniture designs based on ergonomic analysis as well as a knowledge of industrial manufacturing and assembly process.

    • Have a knowledge of the technique and handling of precision machinery as well the design of easy to assemble products.


  • ^Fashion Design:
    • Master techniques of design and production of styles and collections, as well as the processes of industrial production, including the use of computer software.

    • Produce designs with a variety of materials and fabric, based on a thorough knowledge of their characteristics.

    • Use knowledge of the fashion market to position designs in the most appropriate niche.


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    COURSE DESCRIPTION
    REQUIREMENTS

    DI 200 INTRODUCTION TO 2D DIGITAL DESIGN
    3 credits
    Computer lab: $60.00
    The focus of the 2D course is create an awareness among students of the importance of the basic skills digital of digital drafting. The software used in the course is fundamental for the development of creative concepts and drawing to scale.
    Prerequisites: TFA 107 Digital Creation and Practice

    DI 203 INTRODUCTION TO FASHION DESIGN
    3 credits
    workshop: $20.00
    Basic concept of fashion design processes and their variations according to trends in style and market behavior. Analyzes the fundamentals of the design and production of a piece, the selection of fabric based on physical characteristics and use, market types based on consumer preferences and behavior, marketing strategies, drafting techniques drawing and visual presentations.

    DI 205 TEXTILE SCIENCES
    3 credits
    studio: $80.00
    Presents and studies the history and origin of fiber and textiles. Identifies characteristics of fibers and textiles and their classification; analyzes fabric content and their physical characteristics; classifies textiles and their uses; special treatment according to the market, manageability and drapeability. Includes a discussion of the most widely used fabric printing techniques, sewing techniques for kinds of fabric, legal regulations for use of different products and identifying fabric content.

    DI 206 GARMENT DESIGN I
    3 credits

    Prepares students to work with basic patterns and sewing machines, providing an opportunity to become familiar with the equipment and processes of a fashion design shop. Exposes students to the challenges of garment production, sewing techniques, and the process of creating a finished piece.
    Prerequisite: DI 203 Introduction to Fashion Design

    DI 322 (EID 322) INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00.
    The course covers the history and basic concepts of Industrial Design. Students are stimulated to explore the application of their artistic and creative talent using industrial design functional techniques and teamwork. The course emphasizes the development and evolution of the project selected by the student and allow for exposure to new alternatives and visual ideas.
    Prerequisites: TFA 103 Basic Drawing or TFA 205 Basic Design

    DI 323 (EID 323) VISUAL PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00
    The course examines in depth the use of a variety of rendering and presentation techniques used by product designers. Methods of working with plastic, metal, wood, chrome, and glass are explored in exercises with different rendering materials. Emphasis is given to the characteristics and potential of perspective, line/plane , forma/volume as basic compositional element in the presentation of the design. Students are initiated in the use of at scale visual practices.
    Prerequisite: EID 322 Introduction to Industrial Design

    DI 324 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN I
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00
    The course examines the fundamentals, styles and disciplines of Industrial Design at a more advanced level, while providing knowledge of human and ergonomic factors involved in the conceptualization and creation of a product. Students are initiated in handling different materials and use the workshop to construct 3D model. Final presentation of a prototype is required.
    Prerequisite: EID 323 Visual Presentation Techniques

    DI 325 DESIGN WORKSHOP I
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00
    Works with small projects in sequence, beginning with the investigation of different designs, followed by assembly techniques, and finally, creating a design for mass production. The functional, ergonomic, practical and aesthetic aspects of a good prototype are discussed.
    Prerequisites: EID 324 Industrial Design I

    DI 326 FURNITURE DESIGN I
    3 credits
    Workshop: $50.00
    History of furniture design; the course discusses the nature of different cultural styles in furniture design. Workshop exercises provide in-depth exploration of techniques for handling different materials used in producing furniture. Students are encouraged to analyzed their designs using the vocabulary they have acquired, emphasizing the relationship between ergonomic, function and aesthetics in the piece.
    Prerequisite: DI 325 Design Workshop I

    DI 327 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL DESIGN
    3 credits
    Workshop: $60.00
    Characteristics and basic principles of three-dimensional digital modeling and rendering. Students use digital exercises to experiment with simultaneous manipulation of the form and volume of the object. The implications of the use of digital media in the design and the production of prototypes are examined. (Software used is that available when the course is offered.)
    Prerequisite: DI 325 Design Workshop I

    DI 328 PRODUCT DESIGN
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00
    Broadens the student’s ability to integrate the processes that have been learned in previous Industrial Design courses while initiating the student in researching the market and community needs in a social context. Students are motivated to analyze and interpret a concept and bring it to fruition in a project: the progression from concept to production.
    Prerequisites: EID 326 Furniture Design; DI 327 Digital Design

    DI 329 FURNITURE DESIGN II
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00
    Broadens knowledge of different cultural styles or schools of Furniture Design. Projects emphasize techniques that have been acquired, handling different materials, and the vocabulary of innovative forms. Emphasizes function, manufacture, and design of furniture, as well as its economic impact.
    Prerequisite: DI 326 Introduction to Furniture Design.

    DI 330 INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORTATION DESIGN
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00
    Study of the history and basic concepts of transportation design. Initiates students in the processes of two- and three-dimensional representation of designs of vehicle, equipment and transportation devices. Exploration and development of new alternatives and visual ideas in several projects.
    Prerequisite: DI 323 Visual Presentation Techniques

    DI 331 PRODUCTION MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00
    The course includes an analysis of industrial materials, their physical characteristics, mechanical properties, use, and the methods to achieve functional and aesthetic finishing. Includes the study of several technological production, manufacturing, finishing, and assembly systems, and the development of techniques and skills used in the graphic representation and documentation of designs.
    Prerequisites: DI 322 Introduction to Industrial Design and DI 323 Visual Presentation Techniques

    DI332 FURNITURE DESIGN III
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00
    Explores the use of furniture as an essential element of architectural space. The principal objective is to create an awareness in students of the human scale and human factors in Furniture Design and the relationship with space. Several theories and historic materials will be studied in which furniture becomes a complement to architecture. The course will also introduce students to cutting edge strategies for the development, conceptualization, and construction of furniture.

    DI 333 FASHION MARKETING II
    3 credits
    Workshop: $60.00
    Prepares students to market fashion according to the category of the product and market levels. Analyzes the differences between markets and how each sector attracts customers. Identifies the characteristics of each product and positions product in the appropriate market. Identifies the concepts of supply and demand, distribution, niche marketing, cost-price, and analyzes how these elements affect product sales. Appropriate marketing techniques for the product are also identified, the market and the appropriate sales scenario: visual presentations, exhibitions, special media events, in-store presentations, product positioning, among others.
    Prerequisite: DI 203 Introduction to Fashion Design

    DI 334 GARMENT DESIGN II
    3 credits
    Workshop: $60.00
    Prepares students to produce their first work with a professional focus, as found in the fashion design world. Students will apply knowledge, combining design, production, and marketing to present a design collection and pieces that reflect their creative identity, while attracting potential clients.
    Prerequisites: DI 203 Introduction to Fashion Design; DI 206 Garment Design I DI 333 Fashion Marketing II
    Co-requisite: DI 335 Pattern Design I

    DI 335 PATTERN DESIGN I
    3 credits
    Workshop: $40.00
    Prepares students for advanced pattern design work, verifying the design by producing a muslin dummy, and advanced sewing. Develops students so that they are able to express their creativity by making complex patterns and thematic pieces, while being forced to work with processes in a design room at a professional level. Students face the challenge of producing complex pieces, manipulation of special or custom patterns, advanced sewing techniques, and the process of presenting and entire concept including a pattern with specifications, muslin mock ups, and the finished piece.
    Prerequisite: DI 206 Garment Design I

    DI 336 PATTERN DESIGN II
    3 credits
    Workshop: $60.00
    Students will learn grading and industrial pattern making, using a combination of manual and digital techniques. Student will apply knowledge of design, pattern, and detail in creating garments that are viable for industrial production, taking into account factors such as cost, efficient use of materials, and optimal planning in the cutting process.
    Prerequisites: DI 206 Garment Design I

    DI 337 INDUSTRIAL FASHION PRODUCTION
    3 credits
    studio: $60.00
    Prepares students for industrial work as it exists in the fashion world. Students apply knowledge of creative design, production, pre-production processes, production and marketing methods to present fashion products that reflect creative while responding to market needs and are viable for industrial scale production.
    Prerequisites: DI 333 Fashion Marketing II
    Co-requirements: DI 334 Garment Design II

    DI 338 TECHNICAL AND LINE DRAFTING
    3 credits
    workshop: $60.00
    Studies the development and importance of technical drafting, and its use in industry. Presents a variety of software and alternative for creating digital images that are applicable at different planning, production, and post-production stages. Explores the appropriate use of software and corresponding hardware.
    Prerequisites: TFA 107 Basic Digital Creation Practice
    Co-requirements: DI 335 Pattern Design II or DI 337 Industrial Fashion Production

    DI 400/401 SEMINAR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
    EG 400/401 THESIS
    6 credits
    The Industrial Design seminar is only offered to candidates for graduation. The fundamental purpose the seminar is to encourage independent work, self-discipline, and an analytical approach. The seminar is a full year course and requires the development and exploration of a theme in the proposed work. Includes an analytical essay describing the process, the objectives of the piece, the rationale, the medium used, and a bibliography.

    ELECTIVES

    ETP 209 PERSPECTIVE
    3 credits
    Workshop: $15.00
    Introduction to perspective as a system for visual representation. The course is based on exercises in which theoretical knowledge is used to create the illusion of three dimensions with different kinds of perspective.


    ESC 304 BASIC SCULPTURAL CERAMICS
    3 credits
    studio: $25.00
    This course focuses on clay as a sculptural medium. Students explore the properties, uses and techniques of construction a piece with clay, as well as firing an coloration, to create sculptural shapes. Includes an introduction to the history of ceramics.

    EID 201 DIGITAL MODELING AND SCULPTURE
    3 credits
    studio: $60.00
    Introduction to the use of digital technology as a tool and/or facilitating instrument for the creation of sculpture. Explores the interdisciplinary possibilities for applying knowledge in personal creative work, by working simultaneously with projects in and out of virtual space. Brief introduction to concepts of three-dimensional animation.
    Prerequisite: TFA 107 Basic Digital Creation and Practice

    ESC 202 BASIC METAL SCULPTURE
    3 credits
    studio: $25.00
    This course initiates the student into the knowledge of metal sculpting, using construction, one of the fundamental methods of modern Sculpture. Stress is placed upon assembly, line and plane construction, positive and negative spaces and form repetition.