EC 430 - Advanced Toy Product Design

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

A continuation of 2.00B that provides students with an opportunity for design projects in areas of entertainment and play, as well as opportunities in creative product design and community service. Students further develop ideas for new toys that serve clients in the community, and work independently with local sponsors and with experienced mentors on a themed toy design project. Provides opportunity for students to demonstrate creativity and obtain experience in advanced aspects of the product development process and experience advanced aspects of the product development process, including design aesthetics, detailed design, prototyping, user testing, and design for manufacture. Includes written, visual, and oral communication.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 2.00B or permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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