Industrial Design Program

The industrial design program at GateWay Community College – Phoenix prepares students for careers in product, toy, and furniture design, as well as numerous design opportunities in the automotive industry. The program focuses on using artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audience using the creation of forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Program courses include: plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer industrial design program.

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GateWay Community College – Phoenix

108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Gateway Community College, located in Phoenix, Arizona, was founded in 1968 and began operations in a shoe department of a department store. Lectures were given in movie theaters, mannequins replaced by desks; until over time the school expanded and moved, growing into a highly respected institution that was first among Arizona's schools to, among other things, install a computer. Since its inception, Gateway Community College has sought to be on the cutting edge of education and technology. The school currently enrolls over 16,000 students.

Academics

Gateway Community College offers over 125 programs of study. As a public 2 year institution, the school provides vocational and career training alongside transfer programs and opportunities to four year institutions. The school maintains a high academic standard for all its students and assists these same students in achieving their personal, career, and educational goals.

Programs offered include:

• Archaeology
• Psychology
• Accounting
• Industrial Design Technology
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Registered Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at GCC must register for a MEID through the states my.maricopa.edu website. Once an account is opened, an email address will be given, and all business with the school including admissions and financial aid will operate through this service. Once the application process is completed, students will need to take a placement test and meet with an academic advisor to review programs and course enrollment.  A variety of financial aid options are available to students. TO determine eligibility and the right financial aid awards, speak to a financial aid counselor and apply.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. GateWay Community College – Phoenix has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Description

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, commercial and industrial designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $68980

Graphic Designers

Description

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $47020

Designers, All Other

Description

All designers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).