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Product Design in Mechanical Engineering

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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The Joint Program in Design focuses on the synthesis of technology with human needs and values to create innovative product experiences. This program is a joint offering of the departments of Mechanical Engineering and Art and Art History. It provides a design education that integrates technical, human, aesthetic, and business concerns. The resulting two-year degree of M.S. in Engineering (Product Design subplan) is considered a terminal degree for the practice of design.

Subject and Catalog Number

Units

ARTSTUDI 60. Design I: Fundamental Visual Language

3

ARTSTUDI 160. Design II: The Bridge

3

ME203. Manufacturing and Design

4

ME216A. Advanced Product Design: Needfinding

4

ME216B. Advanced Product Design: Implementation

4

ME312. Advanced Product Design: Formgiving

4

ME313. Human Value and Innovation in Design*

3

ME316A,B,C. Product Design Master's Project†

12

ME365 Structure of Design Research*

1-3

ARTSTUDI 360A,B,C. Master's Project†

6

Approved Electives**

14-16

Total Units

60

* Must be taken for a letter grade only

† ME 316A,B,C and ARTSTUDI 360A,B,C are taken concurrently for three quarters during the second year.

** Approved electives fulfill career objectives of the students. Students may focus their energy in engineering, business, psychology, or other areas relevant to design. Most students elect a broad approach that spans these domains and increases their cultural awareness. Approved electives must be discussed with the student's adviser.

Admission requirements are the same as for the M.S. in Mechanical Engineering described above, with additional requirements of a minimum of one year's experience after the bachelor's degree, and a portfolio showing strong evidence of design ability and aesthetic skills and sensitivity.

Students with non-engineering undergraduate degrees in design, art, architecture, or similar majors, may apply to the Department of Art and Art History for a similar graduate design program leading to an M.F.A. in Design. Students with non-engineering degrees who wish to earn the M.S. degree should consult with the program adviser.

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