0380 - Material Exploration

Course Description

Understanding and selecting materials is a crucial part of the product development process, whether building prototypes or designing for manufacturability. This course introduces students to various materials through hands-on activities, relevant demonstrations and engaging lectures. Students leave the course with an understanding of different materials and their properties, an introduction to manufacturing processes, and the ability to manipulate materials to visually communicate ideas.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Animation : Electives
• Graphic Design : Electives
• Interactive Design : Electives
• Jewelry Making + Design : Electives
• Natural Science Illustration : Electives
• Painting Studies : Electives
• Photography : Electives
• Product Development + Manufacturing : Level II: Concentration, Electives