# Industrial Design Engineering (AS Degree)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Industrial Design Engineering

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/industrial-design-engineering/industrial-design-engineering-degree/

**Technology and Health Division  
Architecture, IDE & Manufacturing Department**  
The Industrial Design Engineering program prepares students to work in industrial design, mechanical design, fabrication and manufacturing areas as entry level designers, fabricators, mold-makers, prototype model-makers or Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technicians.  
The program provides three progressive certificates (IDE Level 1, 2 and 3). Combined with the general education requirements, students can earn the Associate of Science Degree in Industrial Design Engineering, as well as providing a transfer pathway to baccalaureate programs in Industrial Design. The program emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning using industry-representative content and explores the intersection of virtual technologies such as CAD/CAM, advanced manufacturing equipment and fabrication skills. Graduating students are prepared for a diverse range of job descriptions from aerospace and medical manufacturers to packaging and entertainment companies.  
Students may need to pay a $20 materials fee for courses in this program.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IDE 110 | Design Foundation-Visual Literacy | 3 |
| IDE 120 | Introduction to CAD | 4 |
| IDE 130 | Introduction to Shop Processes | 3 |
| IDE 150 | Design Foundation II | 3 |
| IDE 160 | Intermediate CAD | 4 |
| IDE 170 | Introduction to Prototyping | 3 |
| IDE 210 | Advanced Media | 3 |
| IDE 220 | Advanced CAD | 3 |
| IDE 230 | Introduction to Mechanical Principles | 3 |
| IDE 250 | Product Design and Viability | 6 |
| IDE 270 | Manufacturing Processes and Materials | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **38** |

**Recommended Electives**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ELEC 50A | Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC) | 4 |
| MATH 51 | Elementary Algebra | 4 |
| PHYS 1 | Physics | 4 |
| WELD 30 | Metal Sculpture | 2 |
| WELD 40 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |

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