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An
Overview of the Undergraduate Program
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The
Department's activities fall into three broad categories:
Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Visual Communication
Design.
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Industrial
Design
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Industrial
Design deals with the planning and development for production
of a variety of objects and interrelated systems. Consumer
appliances, tools, safety equipment, business machines,
furniture, medical equipment, architectural products,
and transportation devices make up a partial list of
areas of specialization. Industrial designers frequently
work with engineering and marketing specialists to develop
products.
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Interior
Design
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Interior
Design includes the planning of spaces for commercial,
industrial, and institutional uses. Offices, retail stores,
healthcare facilities, and trade-show exhibitions are
among the areas of specialization. Interior designers
often work with architects, building owners, furniture
dealers and contractors, planning and organizing elements
of space to provide effective environments.
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Visual
Communication Design
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Visual
Communication Design activities include design for printed
media, such as books, magazines, brochures, posters,
newspapers, information graphics, and the creation of
symbols and corporate identification devices. The profession
also includes packaging, point-of-purchase display, product
graphics, and environmental graphic design, as well as
animation, computer-based multimedia, interface and interaction
design. |
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Undergraduate Studies in Design at OSU
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The Department has granted hundreds of undergraduate
degrees since its formation in 1968. The undergraduate
degree is a four year program.
More information about the Undergraduate academic programs,
including course and schedule requirements, can be found
by downloading a pdf information packet [here].
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Professional
Opportunities in the Design Fields
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The
work of design occurs in either the context of consultant
design, where design services are provided to clients,
or in the context of corporate design, where design is
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Consultant
Design offices
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Consultant
design offices can be as small as one person—an office
of 15-20 people is considered relatively large, and the
largest of consultant offices might employ 100 people.
Consultant offices may specialize in one category of
design, or even a subcategory of that specialty. Consultant
offices can also be multidisciplinary, and employ designers
from all categories, as well as engineers, marketing
and human factors experts, etc. |
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Corporate
Design groups
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Corporate
design groups exist in all major industries, and employ
all categories of designers. Publishers and other organizations
that place emphasis on public communications typically
maintain a visual communication design department. Industrial designers departments
are often found within product manufacturing concerns. Organizations with large
corporate facilities often maintain an internal interior design department.
Design offers many opportunities for a challenging
career. Many designers begin with project work, and
advance to coordination and management. Planning
activities
place designers in the role of analyzing business trends, and establishing
strategic goals for design activities. Many organizations
value the contributions designers
make to their businesses, and provide good opportunities for advancement.
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Opportunities for
Undergraduate Research in Design
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At a University like Ohio State, research is an important
part of the intellectual lives of our faculty and students.
The Department of Design encourages undergraduate students
to be a part of active research projects. A number of
opportunities are available each year for students to
become involved in the pursuit of research. More information
about these undergraduate research opportunities is available
[here].
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Qualifying
for Entrance to a Design Major
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Most
students interested in Design at Ohio State enroll as
Pre-Design, where they can begin taking Design Foundation
courses. As the Department has limited enrollment, however,
successful completion of a qualifying exam is required
for entrance into one of the three majors and continuation
with the Foundation. Students may take this exam during
the year prior to entry in the program, or during their
senior year in high school. Please be aware that demand
for entrance to the Department is quite high, and due to
limited enrollment, many applicants are turned away.
-The first year is devoted to courses in the University's General
Education Curriculum (GEC). Students also take courses in engineering graphics
and communication, as well as two introductory design courses.
-The second year is a foundation year with general studies in
color, form generation, drawing, and other studio techniques; design principles;
photography; model making and construction; typography; human factors; and design
history. Additional courses in statistics and art or architectural history are
also required in the second year. Students enter their majors in spring of the
second year and begin professional training.
-The third year continues professional training. Courses involve
project research, design development and detailing, and formal presentations
of solutions. Special-topic courses in computer imaging, freehand drawing techniques,
design methodologies and research practices, manufacturing and production technology,
and presentation techniques are also offered at this time.
-The fourth year expands upon the content of the third year,
as more complex design problems are introduced. The final project course consists
of a thesis project, in which students select their own area of study, and develop
a program leading to a solution.
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In today's society, every graduate entering a new
career or profession will encounter a design problem
or solution. A knowledge of the processes and strategies
associated with design can influence a positive approach
or decision in manufacturing, engineering, marketing,
communications, education and many other fields.
The Department offers a Minor in
Industrial, Interior and Visual Communication Design.
The 25 credit hour minor is designed for students who
want to gain a competitive edge through an understanding
of the basics behind contemporary design situations and
solutions. The minor is available to any student on the
main campus who is interested in expanding their knowledge
into this important creative area.
More information about the Minor can be found by downloading
a pdf information sheet [here]. |
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