Industrial Design, B.I.D.
Coordinator, Prof. Efe Kutuk
efkutuk@kean.edu
GLAB-415, (908) 737-4778
The B.I.D. degree prepares graduates for entry into the field of consumer product design and development. This program utilizes the resources and facilities of the Robert Busch School of Design, the Department of Fine Arts as well as additional technical and laboratory facilities of the University. With a broad foundation in Liberal Arts it emphasizes both studio and computer design skills. Conceptualization and modeling techniques are developed in conjunction with production and manufacturing technologies. Emphasis is on creative problem solving, design aesthetics and technical competency in the development of innovative, useful consumer products.
Students are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average in major requirements to continue in the program and to receive the BID degree.
The Design Internship course, DSN-3001, is only taken with Industrial Design faculty approval, otherwise the student will complete a Senior Thesis Project, also with faculty approval.
The program is fully accredited by the National Association of School of Art and Design (NASAD).
General Education 32
Foundation Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030: Requires a C or better
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 19
Humanities 6
ENG 2403: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Social Sciences 6
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Select One GE Approved course from on selection below:
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or ES 1010 World Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 7
Select one Math or Computer Science course from below:
Select One GE Approved Science course from one area below:
| Biology | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Earth Science | 4 |
| Environmental Sciences | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
Additional Required Courses 6
Additional Required Courses 6
| AH 1701 | HISTORY OF ART FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO THE MODERN WORLD | 3 |
| AH 3740 | MODERN ART | 3 |
Academic Major 76
Academic Major courses must have an average 3.0 GPA. A minimum grade of “C” is required in each course.
Foundation Core 15
Major Required Courses 51
IND 1310: Writing Emphasis (WE) course.
Major Electives 4
Select 4 credits from the following:
| IND 1996 | INDUSTRIAL DESIGN RESEARCH INITIATIVE FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS | 1 |
| DSN 4006 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN DESIGN | 3 |
| DSN 4007 | SPECIAL TOPICS: INTERACTIVE AD CONCEPTING AND DESIGN | 3 |
| DSN 1003 | EUROPEAN ART, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE STUDY TOUR | 3 |
Internship/Practicum 3
Select 3 credits from the following:
Major Capstone Course 3
| DSN 4000 | CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES IN DESIGN | 3 |
Free Electives 6
(At least 50% must be 3000/4000 level)
Total Credit Hours: 120