Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
Our programs are recognized as Human-Centered Technology Design STEM degrees.
Georgia Tech’s School of Industrial Design distinguishes itself through its commitment to the end-user and its multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Through rapid prototype iteration and a focus on people, industrial design students gain valuable practice in human-centered design and research-driven problem solving.
Our school is significantly different from other ID programs. For us, industrial design operates at the intersection of design, technology, and business. We combine Georgia Tech's rigorous scientific approach with our design traditions and development. Integration with other disciplines and our own teaching and research labs motivate students to solve problems and imagine design solutions that anticipate the future.
For a list of academic program requirements and electives, please refer to the BSID Course Catalog.
Year 1 - Fall | Hours | Year 1 - Spring | Hours |
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ID 1011 Industrial Design Fundamentals I | 2 | ID 1012 Industrial Design Fundamentals II | 2 |
ID 1101 Intro to Industrial Design I | 1 | ID 1102 Intro to Industrial Design II | 1 |
ID 1401 Intro to Graphic Communication I | 1 | ID 1402 Intro to Graphic Communication II | 1 |
ID 1418 Intro to Sketching & Modeling I | 1 | ID 1419 Intro to Sketching & Modeling II | 1 |
ID 2202 History of Modern Industrial Design | 3 | CS 1315 Intro to Media Computation | 3 |
ENGL 1101 English Composition I | 3 | ENGL 1102 English Composition II | 3 |
MATH 1551 Differential Calculus | 2 | MATH 1552 Integral Calculus | 4 |
Social Science Elective | 3 | Wellness Requirement | 2 |
16 | 17 |
Year 2 - Fall | Hours | Year 2 - Spring | Hours |
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ID 2023 Industrial Design Studio I | 3 | ID 2024 Industrial Design Studio I | 3 |
ID 2101 Digital Design Methods | 3 | ID 2102 3D Modeling | 2 |
ID 2325 User-Centered Design Methods | 3 | ID 2320 Human Factors in Design | 3 |
MATH 1553 Linear Algebra | 2 | ID 2510 Intro to Smart Products | 3 |
PHYS 2211 Physics I | 4 | ID 2242 Art History II | 3 |
Lab Science Requirement | 4 | ||
15 | 18 |
Year 3 - Fall | Hours | Year 3 - Spring | Hours |
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ID 30-- Junior Design Studio I | 4 | ID 30-- Junior Design Studio II | 4 |
ID 3302 Materials & Processes II | 3 | ID 3301 Materials I | 3 |
Industrial Design Elective | 3 | ID 4206 Culture of Objects | 3 |
Industrial Design Elective | 3 | Industrial Design Elective | 3 |
Social Science Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
16 | 16 |
Year 4 - Fall | Hours | Year 4 - Spring | Hours |
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ID 40-- Senior Design Studio | 4 | ID 40-- Senior Design Studio | 4 |
Industrial Design Elective | 3 | Industrial Design Elective | 3 |
Social Science Elective | 3 | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Humanities Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
16 | 16 |