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TOYD 200/201: Toy Design I/II
3.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
In these courses, students develop an understanding of the creative process of toy design. Emphasis is placed on developing toys which engage children in what is referred to in the toy industry as a "play patterns." Students applyskills in drawing, model making, and fabrication to create original toys which engage children in imaginative play and shape developmental skills and decision-making, socialization and creativity. The students learn to conduct market research and analysis to insure that their designs are appropriate for the category of toys they are designing. Using various fabrication techniques, students will translate their idea into 3D models, and present the final products to faculty and visiting toy industry professionals. Lab Fee - Toy Design I/II - $50.00
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TOYD 220: Drawing I
2.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
The purpose of this class is for students to become fully articulate in a new drawing language called Visual Communication. To communicate effectively, a designer needs to have at their disposal a broad range of drawing tools with perspective being the foundation. Students spend the semester becoming familiar with the principals of perspective and more importantly, they learn the useful particulars and shortcuts pertaining to sketching.
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TOYD 221: Drawing II
2.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
This second semester course is an introduction to the theory and practice of sketching, drawing, and rendering techniques as applied to toy product. Focus is on rapid vis sketching as well as marker rendering, which enable the designer to convey information about surface characteristics such as color, texture and material.
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TOYD 230: 2D Visualization
2.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
In this course students acquire the skills necessary to take a concept from a rough sketch to a refined set of technical illustrations. Students will learn to produce illustrations accurately that will convey their design intent and serve as a blueprint when creating a prototype model. The students are introduced to the basic drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator. The skills learned during this course will continue to be utilized throughout the remainder of the Toy Design studio courses.
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TOYD 231: 3D Visualization I
2.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
This class examines the computer as a means to construct and render an idea via 3D-modeling, and then to output that information for computer aided rapid prototyping. It introduces Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs as toy design tools. Students start with Rhino, a 3D-modeling program that emphasizes the 3D construction and surface rendering of ideas and output to the rapid prototyping machine.
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TOYD 240: Model Making I
2.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
This course teaches the basics of sculpting licensed characters from 2-D turnaround drawings. Students then learn to make molds of the sculpted figures, to cast them in resin, and then to paint the cast figures. Lab Fee - $245.00
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TOYD 241: Model Making II
2.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
This course introduces students to plastic fabrication and prototyping concepts through the use of various machines, including vacuum forming, milling, and the lathe. Lab Fee - $100.00
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TOYD 250: Methods and Materials of Production I
2.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
Materials used for manufacturing within the industry are important because they determine the durability and safety of toys, toy use by consumers, and the methods and costs of production. Each of these issues must be considered in order to successfully design and market a toy. This course focuses on different manufacturing processes as well as the understanding and use of materials used in toy design.
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TOYD 251: Methods and Materials of Production II
2.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
This second-semester course explores more advanced manufacturing processes and materials. Discussion focuses on the fundamentals of plastic components and on design, exploring the possibilities and limitations associated with plastic toy components.
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TOYD 261: Conceptual Problem Solving and Brainstorming
2.00 Credits
Otis College of Art and Design
Brainstorming is an essential part of the toy design process; therefore, this class emphasizes creativity through brainstorming techniques. Additional focus is on cobbling up quick toy ideas, given a specific design category.
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