Toy Design is a specialized major that requires skills from many disciplines, including design, engineering, illustration, graphic, and digital design. Students gain knowledge in child psychology, storytelling, business practices, pitching and presenting. They’ll learn about product safety, sustainability, packaging, materials, and manufacturing, and will ultimately gain an understanding of the evolution of a toy from concept to consumer.
Program Learning Outcomes
Toy Design graduates will:
Demonstrate individual expression and an imaginative approach in the creation of unique, innovative concepts and designs. CREATIVITY AND ENTREPRENEURISM
Express ideas clearly and effectively through conceptual drawings, prototypes, and written and verbal presentations. VISUAL AND ORAL COMMUNICATION
Use critical thinking skills and technical knowledge to manipulate art and design media in executing work. SKILL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Recognize when information is needed and be able to locate, evaluate, and effectively utilize information from multiple sources. RESOURCE LITERACY
Develop professional etiquette through individual project management, collaborative assessment, and by strengthening emotional intelligence. PROFESSIONALISM
Make ethical decisions with consideration of social and environmental factors in the design of toys and be aware of the impact they have on society. SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS