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Turn ideas into reality through creativity and precision. This program blends design, engineering, and digital tools to prepare you for careers in product design, drafting, 3D modeling, and manufacturing. Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and technologies.
The Design Technology program prepares students for careers in innovative fields that shape and improve everyday life. Through hands-on training and technical instruction, students will develop the skills needed to create and improve products, draw blueprints, operate 3D printers, and design residential and commercial structures. This program offers flexible learning options, including certificates starting at 18 credit hours and both an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and an Associate of Science transfer degree. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to enhance your current skills, Design Technology provides a solid foundation for a wide range of opportunities in design and manufacturing industries.
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Faculty Advisors:
Faculty Advisors:
April Bledsoe abledsoe29@ivytech.edu
General Registration Questions: bl-info@ivytech.edu 812-330-6160
credentials
credentials
Ivy Tech Certificates in Design Technology: Our stackable certificate options allow students to build skills progressively, providing the flexibility to enter the workforce while continuing their education toward advanced credentials. These certificates are designed to prepare students for immediate employment in high-demand design and manufacturing roles.
Ivy Tech Certificates in Design Technology: Our stackable certificate options allow students to build skills progressively, providing the flexibility to enter the workforce while continuing their education toward advanced credentials. These certificates are designed to prepare students for immediate employment in high-demand design and manufacturing roles.
· Computer Aided Design Certificate
· Mechanical Design Certificate
· Technical Certificate in Design Technology
Each certificate serves as a valuable step toward the Associate of Applied Science degree and offers hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies.
Associate of Applied Science in Design Technology The AAS degree builds upon the certificate programs, adding advanced technical training and professional development courses. Graduates will be prepared for a wide range of careers in design, drafting, and product development. Additionally, some credits from this program may be transferable to select four-year institutions toward a bachelor's degree in related fields.
Associate of Applied Science in Design Technology The AAS degree builds upon the certificate programs, adding advanced technical training and professional development courses. Graduates will be prepared for a wide range of careers in design, drafting, and product development. Additionally, some credits from this program may be transferable to select four-year institutions toward a bachelor's degree in related fields.
Associate of Science in Design Technology The AS degree is designed to prepare students to transfer. The degree includes the Indiana College Core, a 30 credit general education certificate guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Indiana as a full year of classes. The other half of this 60 credit degree is focused on transferable courses focused on Design Technology skills and knowledge.
Associate of Science in Design Technology The AS degree is designed to prepare students to transfer. The degree includes the Indiana College Core, a 30 credit general education certificate guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Indiana as a full year of classes. The other half of this 60 credit degree is focused on transferable courses focused on Design Technology skills and knowledge.
Careers
Careers
Students go on to pursue careers as
Computer Aided Designers Product Designers
Drafting Technicians Architectural Drafters
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