Diablo Valley College’s
Industrial Design
Program
Fall Semester 2015
iDSGN-120
Intro to Industrial and Product Design
August 17th - December 18th
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This course is an introduction to product design and the broader study and practice of the product and industrial design profession. The historical context of product design, ergonomics, material properties, prototyping, manufacturing methods and human use factors will be covered. Studio projects explore drawing, model making, digital design and rendering of a variety of products with focus on sustainability and green product materials.
Final Project:
Brita Water Bottle Challenge Instructor:
Jeffrey G. Smith, Ed.D. Email: JSmith@dvc.edu
Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94564
Register at: www.dvc.edu
Diablo Valley College’s
Industrial Design Program
Fall Semester 2015
ENGIN-129
Product Design I Using Solidworks August 17th - December 18th
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This course will introduce students to product design using SolidWorks focusing on generating three dimensional forms for graphic presentations and rapid prototyping. The final project will be centered around an industrial design concept sponsored by Specialized bicycles for the design of bicycles or related equipment, components and accessories. Students will utilize the campus 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC fabrication equipment to generate prototypes of their designs.
Theme:
Specialized Bikes Instructor:
Jeffrey G. Smith, Ed.D. Email: JSmith@dvc.edu
Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94564
Register at: www.dvc.edu
Diablo Valley College
Fall Semester 2015
ELTRN-107 Introduction to Robotics
August 21st - December 18th
Fridays 9:00 AM - 11:50 PM
This course introduces the science and technology involved in robotic systems. Beyond basic science, topics include input and output devices and programmable controllers and programming coding. Working independently or in teams, students will design and build circuits and kinematic structures that sense and interact with their environment. Using simple programming languages, students will work with a variety of microprocessors, including Arduino, Parallax, VEX, Lego, and others. This course prepares students for more advanced studies in robotics and related technologies, such as those used in building controls systems and industrial applications
Instructor:
Qi Zhu Email: qzhu@dvc.edu
Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94564
Register at: www.dvc.edu
Diablo Valley College Fall Semester 2015
ARCHI-105 Furniture Design Build Studio
October 2nd - December 18th
Fridays 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM
This course presents methods of fabrication for architectural projects in metal, wood, plastic and other materials and includes an introduction to shop safety, machine and tool operation, and small scale design and construction.
This Semester’s Project:
Modernist Chair Design
Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94564
Register at: www.dvc.edu