Welcome to the College of Design!

Everything you see around you,

every minute of every day,

is potentially the product of disciplines

that, at Iowa State University, live

together and work together “under one

roof,” in the College of Design.

Luis Rico-Gutierrez, Dean

College of Design

Who’s Who – Student Services and Programs

Michelle Rasmussen Student Services Director

Shellie Hosch Program Assistant

Tiffany Atilano Career Services Alumni Coordinator

Jen Hogan Director International Programs

Jennifer Anderson Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator

Audrey Kennis Multicultural Liaison Officer

Who’s Who – Academic Advisors

Malinda Cooper Landscape Architecture Community and Regional Planning

Jenny Parr Architecture Honors Program

Allison Ringholz Art & Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Integrated Studio Arts, Design Open

Meredith Foley Bachelor of Design Graduate Recruitment Coordinator

Student Programs

•  Architecture •  Art and Design •  Bachelor of Design •  Community and Regional

Planning •  Graphic Design •  Industrial Design •  Integrated Studio Arts •  Interior Design •  Landscape Architecture

NOTE: Biological & Pre-Medical Illustration is shared with Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) and housed in LAS)

Undergraduate Majors

Programs

Architecture – 90

Art and Design

Community and Regional Planning

Graphic Design – 76

Industrial Design – 64

Integrated Studio Arts – 60

Interdisciplinary Design

Interior Design – 60

Landscape Architecture – 36

Undergraduate Majors & Enrollment Management

Programs

Architecture

•  Architects design buildings and communities

•  They are also concerned with: o  Function o  Safety o  Environment o  Economics

•  5-year accredited Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree program o  National Architectural Accreditation

Board (NAAB)

Programs

Art & Design

•  Concentrations in: o  Art and Culture o  Visual Culture Studies

•  Both concentrations require study in a

related or supporting area by means of a second major, minor or approved individual program.

•  4-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree

program

Programs

Community & Regional Planning

•  Planners develop long- and short-term plans for the growth and revitalization of: o  Urban o  Suburban o  Rural Communities

•  4-year accredited Bachelor of Science (BS)

degree program o  American Institute of Certified Planners o  Assoc. of Collegiate Schools of Planning

Programs

Graphic Design

•  Graphic Designers: o  Plan o  Analyze and o  Create visual solutions to

communications problems. •  The solutions require creativity,

research, and communication skills. •  4-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

degree program

Programs

Industrial Design

•  Industrial Designers: o  Develop popular products and services

for famous companies o  Design products with content from

business and engineering

•  The program offers: o  High-tech work environment: design

studio, fabrication lab, 3D printing o  Internship opportunities o  International study opportunities o  Sponsored projects

•  4-year Bachelor of Industrial Design (BID) degree program

Programs

Integrated Studio Arts

•  Artists create to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.

•  Designed for students:

o  intending to become professional artists

o  planning to continue their studies in a graduate program

•  4-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

degree program with in-depth studio work

Programs

Interdisciplinary Design

•  Designers with an interdisciplinary degree have many choices for careers and future study.

•  Studio-based flexible curriculum that integrates transfer credits.

•  Opportunity to pursue a double major or minor and graduate in 4-5 years.

•  Provides strong foundation for graduate programs at ISU or other schools.

Programs

Interior Design

•  Interior designers draw upon many disciplines to enhance the: o  Function o  Safety, and o  Aesthetics of interior spaces.

•  4-year accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts

(BFA) degree program o  Council for Interior Design

Accreditation (CIDA)

Programs

Landscape Architecture

•  Landscape Architects: o  Analyze o  Plan o  Design o  Manage and steward the natural and

built environments. •  Develop an understanding of how natural,

social, and cultural systems influence design. •  5-year accredited Bachelor of Landscape

Architecture (BLA) degree program o  Landscape Architecture Accreditation

Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects

Programs

First-Year Goals

•  Exploration of the various design disciplines

•  Preparation for any degree

curricula •  Participation in the Core

curriculum •  Definition of professional

goals

Programs

Studio Culture

•  Small Classes – 15-20 students •  Communicate and connect with

instructors and fellow students •  Personal attention and creative input •  Strong sense of community •  Collaborative and dynamic projects •  Hands-on learning •  Present, critique, and discuss projects

Programs

Studio Culture - Project Critiques

•  Critiques are frequent discussions that occur through the semester and during final reviews with the instructor and classmates. o  Build strong communication skills o  Get to know faculty and upper-level students

Programs

Field Trips

•  They are an unique feature of design instruction

•  Can be day-trips or a weekend trip

•  Locations in Iowa or across the United Sates.

•  Offer exposure to different places, scales, cultures, current and past design trends, and professionals in various fields

•  They help students understand the context for a project or design

Programs

International Engagement •  College of Design Rome Program

has operated for over 20 years

with more than 2,000 participants!

•  Each major gets to participate in

the Rome experience!

•  2014-2015 academic year:

o  Seven study abroad

programs

o  Six exchanges programs

o  Nine countries

o  Three continents

•  Nearly $65,000 in study abroad

scholarships awarded during 2014

•  The goal is 100% participation for

international exposure!!

Jen Hogan Director International Programs jenhogan@iastate.edu

Programs

College of Design Rome Program Fall and Spring semesters

(depending on major)

Programs

Other Opportunities…

For Study Abroad include:

Short-term Faculty-led Programs

Venice, Italy ~ Paris, France ~ Lima and

Cuzco, Peru ~ Berlin, Germany ~ Rwanda ~

Ghana

Reciprocal Exchange Programs

Segovia, Spain ~ Perth, Australia ~

Shanghai, China

Programs

Student Services and Support

Design Career Services Design Career Services provides connections to employers and career development support for all College of Design students and alumni. Resources include:

Individual meetings •  Career paths •  Job and internship searches •  Resume and portfolio development and reviews •  Professional communication assistance (cover letters, emails,

phone calls) •  Interviewing assistance and mock interviews •  Salary information and navigating offers

CyHire •  University-wide, online system for students and alumni •  Approximately 600 design jobs and internships posted annually •  On-campus interviews, information sessions, career fairs,

employer profiles

Services and

Support

Tiffany Atilano Career Services Alumni Coordinator tiffany@iastate.edu

Design Career Services

Annual Design Career Fair •  More than 70 employers recruiting for positions in 20

states (Feb 2016) •  Internships and full-time opportunities •  Next-day interviews •  Sessions to help students prepare for and navigate the fair

Services and

Support

Services and

Support

Professional Outcomes

Design Career Services tracks and reports the professional activity of College of Design six months following graduation.

Highlights from 2014-2015

•  96% of College of Design bachelor’s degree recipients were employed, continuing their education, or were not seeking employment.

•  97% of master’s degree recipient were employed or continuing their education.

•  College of Design graduates have gone to work in 42 U.S. states and 11 countries in the past five years. 

Multicultural Student Programs

The College of Design's Multicultural Liaison Officer (MLO), Audrey Kennis, provides assistance to students in navigating the university system.

The MLO offers programs to help multicultural students achieve their academic and personal best, and serves as a liaison between the college and resources on campus. Contact kennis@iastate.edu.

Programming:

•  BUILD Mentorship Program

•  Multicultural Portfolio Workshops

•  Hometown Design

Services and

Support

Services and

Support

Honors Programs

•  First Year Honors Program (FHP) –  Specifically offered to a limited number of first-year students

–  First year classes: HON 121H, ENGL 250 H, LIB 160

•  University Honors Program (UHP) –  Involves students from the second year through graduation

–  Can join after FHP, as a current student, or as a transfer student

–  Curriculum determined by the College; HON 321 seminars

Honors Program Coordinator: Mikesch Muecke

Associate Professor, Architecture and Design majors

mikesch@iastate.edu

Honors Program Academic Advisor:

Jenny Parr Academic Advisor Architecture

jlparr@iastate.edu

Core Program

Core Design Program

CORE

Core Design Program GOALS AND OUTCOMES

WHAT a common set of studio and lecture classes for all students entering the College of Design

WHY to create a shared language, experience, and community that exposes you to all disciplines in the College of Design, and provides equal opportunity to all skill levels

THROUGH THIS COMMON CORE, YOU WILL: •  Develop a rich, rigorous base for a future in any of the professional degree programs; •  Learn about many art and design disciplines so that you may make more informed degree choices and apply to multiple programs at the end of your first year; •  Experiment with interdisciplinary work at the earliest stage of your college education; •  Build a foundation for lifelong learning, no matter your eventual educational and career paths.

CORE

Core Design Program CURRICULUM

Inside College Outside College (students will place into ENGL 150 or ENGL 250 based on ACT-E or SAT -V scores)

TOTAL 29.5 credit hours

*Note: Students who intend to apply to the Architecture program need MATH 145 and PHYS 111, Landscape Architecture program need MATH 145, and Industrial Design program are advised to take PHYS 101 and a math course during their Core year.

CORE

DSN S 102 Design Studio 4.0 credit hours

DSN S 131 Design Representation 4.0 credit hours

DSN S 183 Design Cultures 3.0 credit hours

DSN S 115 Design Orientation 0.5 credit hour

Soc. Sci./Hum. Electives 6.0 credit hours

Math/Science Electives* 6.0 credit hours

English/Open Electives 6.0 credit hours

Core Design Program DSN S 115: DESIGN ORIENTATION

- Transfer Students take this Spring term

Objectives: •  Understand the resources of

the College of Design, its programs of study, degree requirements, and advising system.

•  Begin to develop academic and career goals.

•  Be introduced to diverse groups throughout the university.

CORE

Core Design Program

DSN S 102: DESIGN STUDIO I

This is a studio course that explores the interaction of two-and three-dimensional design. Emphasis is on fundamental skills and ideas shared across design disciplines, including investigation of creative process, visual order and materials, and development of critical thinking through studio projects and lectures.

CORE

Core Design Program

DSN S 131: DESIGN REPRESENTATION

This is a studio course that introduces students to drawing through lecture and studio experiences. Emphasis is on perceptual, conceptual, and evaluative abilities through experiences that build eye, brain, and hand coordination.

CORE

Core Design Program

DSN S 183: DESIGN CULTURES

This is a broad-based exploration of the dynamic relationship between design and culture, employing case study method to investigate particular examples of cultural production in contemporary society.

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CORE

CORE

APPLICATION – Gateway to the Professional Programs

Architecture – 80

Art and Design

Community and Regional Planning

Graphic Design – 76

Industrial Design – 64

Integrated Studio Arts – 60

Interdisciplinary Design

Interior Design – 60

Landscape Architecture – 36

Undergraduate Majors & Enrollment Management

CORE

Application Process

After completion of the Core Design Program:

1. Application Form •  The application process begins with completion of the online application form. •  This must be completed prior to submitting your portfolio. •  You may elect to apply to more than one program. 2. Completing the Essay •  Applicants must go to one of the Testing Centers on campus to write the

required essay  3. Submitting Your Portfolio •  The online application form must be filled out before submitting your portfolio. •  Portfolios must be submitted on Friday of finals week during the Spring term 4. Other considerations: •  GPA of the Core courses

o  This includes the top 26 credits of the core except for Architecture, which take only the four DSN S courses plus MATH 145 or PHYS 111

•  High School information o  Architecture and Interior Design use this information when making

decisions

CORE

Student Perspective on the Core

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGdiwccRiig&feature=youtu.be

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