Material Science Minor

ArtCenter's Material Science Minor provides a fundamental knowledge of engineering and fabrication, allowing you to understand how a variety of industrial and design materials are used and applied. Additionally, you'll learn about cutting-edge materials changing the field, including nanomaterials, biomaterials and advanced composites.

Our Material Science Minor is ideal for industrial design majors, but is applicable to a variety of art and design practices — from prototyping to procurement.

Key Courses Include:

• Intro to Materials for ID
• Theory of Structure
• Properties of Artistic Materials
• Nanotechnology and Design
• Materials and Methods 1
• Science and Sustainability
• Design for Sustainability
• Light and Color
• Manufacturing Technology
• One capstone TDS or HSCI course with
• materials emphasis