Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Industrial Design] From New Jersey Institute of Technology

The Industrial Design program, offered by New Jersey Institute of Technology, is embedded within a research university with a multi-faceted mission that includes the creation of new knowledge while educating future designers and preparing them to contribute to 21st century society. In this context, students take advantage of the technological environment of the university to gain a broad understanding of design, materials, methods of production, user needs, and market trends. Industrial design students use a combination of digital and traditional media to complete design studio and class assignments.

Industrial Design at the College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) is a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. The first year curriculum is shared with the other majors in the School of Art + Design. This common curriculum provides a broad design foundation and instills a sense of community among industrial design students and their peers in the school.

During their Foundation Year, students will be exposed to, and expected to work in, a variety of media from the very beginning of the program. The curriculum includes design and graphics classes with digital and traditional media, color theory, art history, and general education courses such as math and English. Digital work takes place in dedicated Foundation Year Laboratories restricted to students enrolled in those classes, while work in traditional media takes place both in and out of class.

Freshman students are provided with 24/7 access to Foundation Year Labs when enrolled in those courses, and all design studios are accessible 24/7 throughout the semester. Along with the facilities available throughout the NJIT campus, Industrial Design students have access to the 3D Printer in the Fabrication Lab and the Materials Library in Weston Hall as well as additional fabrication facilities including Shop and Laser Cutting Lab. The Art Teaching Lab, Physical Computing Lab (used for robotic and sensor-based product design), and Animation Lab are available to students who take elective or required courses in those assigned spaces.