PUPD
3073
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Spring 2012
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Faculty:
Matthew Hoey,
William Niemeier
This course is the final class in the Materials Curriculum three-part sequence. Information taught in this class will build upon information imparted in the previous two semesters. It will continue the exploration about the specific qualities of materials and manufacturing processes that product designers typically use in industry now, and could potentially use in the future. This class will also cover the topics of how to source materials from manufacturers, and how to determine manufacturing costs of projects. In addition, there will be a focus on examining the ?future usages? of materials: exploring cutting-edge materials that are being developed now, for use in the future. This course will examine both prototyping and production techniques, though the emphasis will be on processes for mass manufacturing. In the same format as the second class in this sequence, this class will consist of a combination of lectures, fieldtrips to manufacturing sites, and projects. This course is required for all students in the product design department.Open to: PRD Juniors only
