Program Overview
Herzing College's Industrial Design program trains students in AutoCAD and technical skills for entry-level positions in manufacturing and construction. The 14-month or 24-month curriculum includes a guaranteed internship, covering topics such as interpreting engineering concepts and creating technical drawings. Graduates can pursue careers as design technologists, drafters, CAD technicians, or mechanical designers in consulting, construction, manufacturing, and government sectors.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Industrial Design program at Herzing College aims to train qualified industrial design technicians for the manufacturing and construction sectors. Students gain proficiency in key industrial design skills and enhance their knowledge through a hands-on internship experience. The program's objectives are to provide comprehensive training in AutoCAD, develop students' technical skills, and prepare them for entry-level positions in the industrial design field.
Outline:
The Industrial Design program consists of a 14-month or 24-month curriculum, including a guaranteed 3-week internship. The program's content covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Role of industrial design in manufacturing and construction
- Interpreting engineering concepts and translating them into manufacturing and construction language
- Creating technical drawings for major components, such as propulsion systems, piping, circuits, fasteners, mechanisms, machine housings, and assembly details
- Using AutoCAD to produce various technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing processes The program's structure includes a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and practical application through an internship.
Careers:
Graduates of the Industrial Design program have various career opportunities in the following sectors:
- Consulting and construction companies
- Manufacturing and utility companies
- Government Potential job titles include:
- Design technologist
- Drafter
- CAD (computer-aided design) technician
- Mechanical designer
Entry Requirements:
- A person who has obtained a D.E.S. or DEP or presents relevant work experience or has received training deemed sufficient by the college and who meets one of the following conditions can be admitted to a program leading to an AEC:
- The person's studies have been interrupted for at least two consecutive sessions or one school year; OR
- The person is covered by an agreement concluded by the college and an employer or by a government program; OR
- The person has completed at least one year of post-secondary education spread over a period of one year or more.
- In addition, the student must
- Pass an entrance exam or a problem-solving course.
