The Course List displayed here is for the most recent version of the program only.
Current students should always consult their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) on myDawson.
Term 1
Course Number
Course Name
C - L - H
Hrs
Concentration
570-170-DW
Design Studio I
2 - 3 - 2
75
Description:
This explorative and creative course is an introduction to product design development. Through individually assigned projects, students will develop the skills required to successfully present their design concepts.
570-176-DW
Materials and Manufacturing I
2 - 2 - 1
60
Description:
Students will be introduced to materials, their manufacturing processes and structural requirements as they relate to the product design process.
570-177-DW
Presentation Layout I
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Students will be introduced to sketching, perspective, and rendering techniques as they relate to product design through the depiction of form, surface quality, and lighting.
570-179-DW
Product Design Aesthetics
3 - 0 - 1
45
Description:
Students will be introduced to the interesting evolution of the product design profession in the context of social, cultural, and economic events that influence today’s society.
570-17A-DW
Prototyping I
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Product design is concerned with the creation of 3D forms. Students will be introduced to basic construction materials to aid in the presentation of design concepts.
570-17B-DW
3D Computer Modeling I
1 - 3 - 1
60
Description:
Students are introduced to the principles of orthographic projection, 2D technical documentation, and 3D solid modelling for product design. It forms the basis of all technical documentation to be produced using CAD software for industrial design projects by industrial design technicians.
Students will begin to look at product functionality and usage. The importance of the research aspects, the formulation of criteria, and the definition of constraints in the creative product development process will continue to be explored.
570-277-DW
Presentation Layout II
1 - 2 - 2
45
Description:
Students will learn advanced sketching and perspective rendering techniques in order to accurately depict 3D objects and their assemblies.
570-278-DW
3D Computer Modeling II
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Using their simultaneous Design Studio 2 projects, students will broaden their knowledge of 3D modeling software in order to produce the digital information necessary for part production.
570-279-DW
Manufacturing Field Trips
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Through visits to manufacturing companies, students will understand how products are produced using current manufacturing processes.
570-27A-DW
Prototyping II
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
An introduction to wood and plastics and relevant tool usage will augment 3D model making skills which can be applied to design studio projects.
570-27B-DW
Material and Manufacturing II
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Students will continue to learn about materials’ properties and manufacturing processes as they relate to product design through the analysis of a variety of existing consumer products. After dismantling and studying them students will document their findings by producing detailed reports consisting of 9 sketches and written descriptions of the products’ characteristics as they relate to forces, structure, materials, and manufacturing processes, among others. As a result of these observation and analysis activities, students will increase their understanding of the requirements necessary for creating appropriate product design solutions. Using a project-based approach, they will then demonstrate the level of their comprehension through the application of their knowledge toward the creation of improved design solutions for the same sets of parameters, while also taking other product design considerations into account.
General Education
603-102-MQ
Literary Genres
2 - 2 - 3
60
Please see the English Department's offering of Literary Genres (603-102-MQ) courses.
345-102-MQ
World Views
3 - 0 - 3
45
Please see the Humanities Department's offering of World Views (345-102-MQ) courses.
Students will further develop their comprehension of pragmatic design development by respecting the constraints of a product design project, while simultaneously developing their methodology and creativity.
570-377-DW
Presentation Layout III
1 - 2 - 2
45
Description:
Using a project-based approach, students will reinvest previously attained graphic presentation skills and learn to use computer graphics and rendering software to generate digital presentations for their parallel Design Studio 3 project concepts.
570-378-DW
3D Computer Modeling III
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Using more complex and varied 3D modeling techniques, students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of parts’ manufacturing and assembly methods as they construct their projects on the computer.
570-37A-DW
Prototyping III
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Students will learn model making techniques through hands-on exercises using the program’s workshop power tools and machinery. Students will also construct three dimensional models from plastics, metals, and wood for their design studio projects.
570-37B-DW
Design Studio III Support
1 - 3 - 2
60
Description:
Students will continue to expand their understanding of the technical development of product concepts with the goal of ensuring technical feasibility through the production of both technical and functional validation. They will be required to demonstrate their comprehension of the design concept’s geometry through the demonstration of its ability to function.
570-37C-DW
Materials, Processes, and Sustainable Design
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Students will explore new industrial processes and material choices, sustainable design methods limiting energy and resource consumption, and the benefits of a circular economy that will help them to tackle the challenges ahead in the profession.
General Education
603-103-MQ
Literary Themes
2 - 2 - 3
60
Please see the English Department's offering of Literary Themes (603-103-MQ) courses.
109-10x-MQ
PhysEd 101 or 102
Please see the Physical Education department's offering of courses for:
Products are designed to be used in expected ways by their users, and products also work in particular ways in order to provide the functions that users want. Students will be developing product concepts that will improve a product’s usage and the intrinsic organization or mapping of its functions.
570-476-DW
Design Studio IV Support
1 - 3 - 3
60
Description:
This course is designed to further develop students’ knowledge of part design and specifications, and to use or develop appropriate technical solutions in order to validate the feasibility of the design concepts created in Design Studio 4.
570-479-DW
Product Design Semantics
2 - 1 - 1
45
Description:
This course develops an understanding of product semantics through the evaluation of formal characteristics, aesthetic values, product architecture, and user/product activity observations.
570-47A-DW
Prototyping IV
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Students will undertake the prototyping of their design studio projects. They will learn to safely and accurately operate workshop machinery and power tools and to understand the importance of project planning and accurate technical documentation.
570-47B-DW
Presentation Layout IV
1 - 2 - 2
45
Description:
Students will learn to produce 3D computer renderings with realistic lighting, shadows, and material appearances, and to generate visual presentation material for their design studio projects.
570-47D-DW
3D Computer Modeling IV
1 - 3 - 1
60
Description:
In order to keep a product design project on schedule, students will learn how to effectively manage their time while working on the same project in a team. New software tools will be introduced while they develop a teamwork system using the 3D software application. Students will also be introduced to file management (PDM), the production of technical documentation such as the tech pack, E-drawings, and specific technical drawings. Another interesting and relevant application of the software will be the exploration of the simulation module which will allow for virtual product design concept analysis in conjunction with the corresponding physical model to be built with the program’s rapid prototyping equipment. Students will be able to ‘reverse analyze’ their built concepts using the laser scanner and thereby subsequently adjust their design concepts. The course will support one project’s development from Design Studio IV and Technical Design Studio IV.
570-47E-DW
Product Ergonomics
1 - 2 - 2
45
Description:
Products need to be designed so that they are comfortable for people to use them. During this course, students will learn how to analyze the ergonomic and anthropometric needs of product usage within a specific environment. This will be accomplished with the application of research, creative design problem solving and also with an emphasis on anthropometrical data research and testing as applied to the development process of their simultaneous design studio projects (PBL). Students will gain knowledge in the application of both qualitative and quantitative data during the product design process.
This course explores the formal and aesthetic language of art and human-centered design in context. In order to refine analytical skills, both written and oral, this course requires students to research art and object design using the structural frameworks introduced in class and contributing disciplines.
570-574-DW
Design Studio V
2 - 6 - 6
120
Description:
Students will demonstrate their competency in autonomously developing articulated product design concepts for a given design brief that will span both this course and next semester’s Design Studio 6 course. This final project is known as the Thesis project since it integrates and synthesizes all the skills and knowledge acquired within the program to date.
570-576-DW
Product Usage and Demographic
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Students will study how the formal and aesthetic dimensions of products related not only to their functionality, usability, and manufacturing constraints, but also how to target a specific user group and market segment.
570-577-DW
Product Optimization
2 - 1 - 1
45
Description:
Through the analysis of the intrinsic functioning of a product in relation to the services it provides, students will demonstrate their competency in producing solutions to various problems and/or needs.
570-57A-DW
Product Costing
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
This course is based on case study analysis and development of a design project with emphasis on costing and product/component design refinement within a brand, target cost, and manufacturing constraint scenario.
570-678-DW
3D Computer Modeling V
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
This final computer modeling course will teach surfacing as another technique to resolve complex shapes and will also support the technical development of the thesis project.
General Education
345-BXH-DW
Applied Ethics in Humanities
3 - 0 - 3
45
Please see the Humanities Department's offering of Applied Ethics (345-BXH-MQ) courses.
109-10x-MQ
PhysEd 101 or 102
Please see the Physical Education department's offering of courses for:
Students will demonstrate their critical thinking and knowledge of manufacturing technologies by selecting and documenting the appropriate manufacturing process(es) for various product design case studies.
570-675-DW
Professional Portfolio
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Students will develop their portfolios to present their individual product design projects for potential employers. This course will prepare them for the professional work environment and its responsibilities through class exercises and case study presentations.
570-67B-DW
Presentation Layout V
1 - 2 - 2
45
Description:
Students will refine their computer rendering and presentation skills. These skills will then be applied to their design project presentations for inclusion in their portfolios. The Thesis project’s visual presentation and the Graduating Students Exhibition materials development will be supported during the second half of the semester.
570-67C-DW
Design Studio VI
2 - 10 - 7
180
The description for this course is not available at this time.
570-67D-DW
Prototyping V
1 - 3 - 1
60
The description for this course is not available at this time.
