University of Michigan

Location

University of Michigan

2000 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States

Ann Arbor, United States

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Degree Duration Credits
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Design 4yr 128cr
Specialization
Product Design Interaction Consumer Electronics
Relevant Courses Interaction: ARTDES 345 (Interaction Design), ARTDES 245 (Building Web Interfaces), ARTDES 239 (Creative Programming), ARTDES 369 (Embodied Interfaces). Consumer Electronics: ARTDES 369 (Embodied Interfaces), ARTDES 420 (SciFi Prototyping), ARTDES 416 (Integrated Product Development-Tauber)

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The Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor offers a comprehensive BFA in Art & Design that includes a dedicated product design concentration, catering to students interested in industrial design, sustainable design, and innovative product development. The program's transdisciplinary philosophy integrates concept and medium, with students spending their first two years building foundational skills through mandatory studios in drawing, 2D, 3D, and 4D design before branching into specialized elective courses in years three and four. The curriculum emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, project development, and mastery of technique, supported by extensive on-campus prototyping labs and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with the university's renowned engineering and business schools. With 128 total credits, the program requires a Sophomore Review portfolio assessment, elective engagement studios, and a tailored academic track or minor, preparing students to become informed, globally-minded design professionals equipped for careers in product and industrial design.