Overview
Before entering the Product Design major, students at Maryland Institute College of Art start in the First Year Experience (FYE) program. The Product Design program offers an elective for FYE students or students in other majors looking to get hands-on studio courses.
Second Year (200 Level)
The second year courses set the fundamental skills and ways of thinking for product design students. The core skills and concepts included in this year are; fabrication skills for making prototypes and thinking in 3D, hand sketching new concepts in 2D, the first steps into CAD modeling, understanding the aesthetic, emotive and physical properties of materials, thinking about manufacturing process in a sustainable way and ergonomics and accessible design.
These classes are also suitable for non-product design majors looking to augment their studies in other majors.
Third Year (300 Level)
In the third year students engage with increasing complex inputs into the design process including; user-centered research, projects with feedback from industry partners, high levels of CAD modeling and rendering to communicate design intent to clients, projects with an entrepreneurial mindset to develop new ventures, or create profitable products from concept to fabrication.
In these courses students build on and refine their abilities from the previous two semesters.
Between the third and fourth year students are encouraged to intern during the summer break. Internships may be granted course credit.
Fourth Year (400 Level)
In the final year of the program students are the author of their own thesis project. Starting in the spring semester students define an area of research that will propel their success in the fall semester thesis project. In addition to working on their thesis project, students tackle advanced design issues such as socially responsible design and future-focused concept development for more new markets.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Design Studio Fundamentals
- Design Studio: Materials and Production
- Material Matters
- Universal Design
- Design Ethics and Sustainability
- Design Lab
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
Prepare for Your English Test
AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.
- Trusted by 300k learners
- 98 accuracy using real exam data
- 4.9/5 student rating
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Baltimore, United States
Disciplines
Industrial Design View 89 other Bachelors in Industrial Design in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Prepare for Your English Test
AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.
- Trusted by 300k learners
- 98 accuracy using real exam data
- 4.9/5 student rating
Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply using the Common Application. The application fee is $70 total ($60 application fee; $10 portfolio submission fee).
- Applicants must submit a portfolio of 12-20 pieces of artwork.
- All applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- Choose one of the writing prompts listed on the Common Application and write an essay (250-word minimum).
- At least one letter of recommendation is required for your application.
- Compile a list of activities, interests, and honors as explained on the Common Application.
- Applicants must provide official transcripts of all secondary academic work. Your guidance or college counselor may submit your transcript through the Common Application, Parchment, mail or email to records@mica.edu. Your transcripts must be translated into English by an approved translator.
- Visa
Tuition Fees
-
International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents56500 USD / year≈ 56500 USD / year - Out-of-State56500 USD / year≈ 56500 USD / year
-
Domestic
Applies to youIn-State56500 USD / year≈ 56500 USD / year
Living costs
Baltimore
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Need help with your student visa?
Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.
- Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
- Know exactly what documents you need
- Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation
In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Product Design.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility