Outdoor Product Design and Development Major

All Outdoor Product Design and Development students must matriculate (be accepted) to the design, development, or product line management program. Matriculation is based on completion of required core courses along with a portfolio of work. Matriculation portfolios will be submitted spring of the student’s sophomore year.

Students must have the following to submit a portfolio to be matriculated into the Outdoor Product Design and Development andDevelopment major:

• Overall 2.67 GPA
• Overall 3.0 GPA in required OPDD core courses

Minimum grade of C or better in the following OPDD core courses: OPDD 1000 , OPDD 1050 , OPDD 1100 , OPDD 1700 , OPDD 1750 , OPDD 2420 , OPDD 2430 , TEE 1010 , TEE 1200 /TESY 1200  

Two of the lower level OPDD elective courses: FCSE 1040 , FCSE 2040 , TEE 1030 /TESY 1030 , TEE 2030 .

Students will receive additional information about the portfolio process in OPDD 1700 .
 

*** PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS: All design, development, and product line management students MUST apply to matriculate into the Professional Program (final two years). To apply to matriculate a student must have a 2.67 overall GPA, a 3.0 minimum OPDD GPA, with a C or better in the following OPDD core courses: OPDD 1000, OPDD 1050, OPDD 1100, OPDD 1700, OPDD 1750, OPDD 2420, OPDD 2430, and two of the following lower-level OPDD technical elective courses FCSE 1040, FCSE 2040, TEE 1030 or TESY 1030, TEE 2030. Student’s must apply to submit portfolio 5 PM MST the last day of Fall classes. Students submission of portfolio is due by 5 pm MST the Friday before Spring Break.

For more information, please visit https://opdd.usu.edu.

• Minimum grades of C are required in all Major required courses.
• Only two retakes allowed in OPDD core course and Major required courses.
• Due to the sequence of the required OPDD studio courses, students are admitted only for the fall semester and are expected to take the studio courses in the designated timeline as depicted in the 4-year program of study. Students who choose to not take the studio courses in sequential order will need to reapply for consideration to complete the studio sequence. Due to the sequence of the required OPDD studio courses, students are admitted only for the fall semester and are expected to take the studio courses in the designated timeline as depicted in the 4-year program of study. Students who choose to not take the studio courses in sequential order will need to reapply for consideration to complete the studio sequence.

Advising: Appointments can be made at https://caas.usu.edu/advising or by calling (435) 797-2282.

Other Requirements:

Students will need access to the following software programs by either purchasing their own or using a campus computer lab. It is strongly suggested that they meet with faculty before purchases are made as changes could occur.

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Solidworks
• Keyshot
• Rhinoceros 3-D

OPDD Quantitative Literacy (QL) and Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) Requirements

The Quantitative Literacy (QL) course requires a grade of C- or better.

• The OPDD Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement depends on the chosen emphasis:
   

  • Design Emphasis - STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL)  or STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL)  is highly recommended, but any Quantitative Literacy (QL)  designation will fulfill emphasis requirements.
  • Development Emphasis - STAT 2000: Statistical Methods (QI)  
  • Product Line Management Emphasis - STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL)  or STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL)  

• Students should select one of the following courses to fulfill the BPS requirement:

• CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry (BPS) 3 credit(s)
• PHYS 1010 - Elementary Physics (BPS) 3 credit(s)
• PHYS 1200 - Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration (BPS) 4 credit(s)
• PHYS 1800 - Physics of Technology (BPS) 4 credit(s)

OPDD Required Core Courses

Students will need the following courses with a C or better to submit a portfolio:

• Choose two lower-level OPDD Technical Electives from the following courses: FCSE 1040 or FCSE 2040 or TEE 1030/TESY 1030 (these two courses are the same course and either will be accepted) or TEE 2030.

• FCSE 1040 - Introductory Sewing for Outdoor Products 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 2040 - Intermediate Clothing Construction Skills, Principles and Alterations 3 credit(s)
• TEE 1030 - Material Processing Systems 3 credit(s) or TESY 1030 - Material Processing Systems   3  
• TEE 2030 - Wood-Based Manufacturing Systems 3 credit(s)

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• Outdoor Product Design and Development Core Courses

• OPDD 1000 - Product Concept Sketching 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 1100 - Introduction to Product Creation 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 1700 - Outdoor Product Design & Development Professional Seminar 1 credit(s)
• OPDD 1750 - History of Outdoor Products 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 2420 - Digital Technologies for 2-D Design 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 2430 - Digital Technologies for 3-D Design 3 credit(s)
• TEE 1010 - Graphic Communication Technologies 3 credit(s)
• TEE 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 3 credit(s) or TESY 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design  3  

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  Undergraduate students must matriculate (be accepted) to the program. Matriculation is based on required core courses along with a portfolio of work. Matriculation portfolios will be submitted spring of the student’s sophomore year.

Additional Required Courses

These courses will be taken after admission into the OPDD program. Courses require a grade of C or better.

• FCSE 3030 - Textile Science (DSC/QI) 4 credit(s)
• OPDD 2700 - Applied Material Science 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 2800 - Sustainable Design and Operations 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials (CI) 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 3700 - Outdoor Product Design & Development Professional Seminar II 1 credit(s) (2 credits required)

Design Emphasis

Courses require a grade of C or better.

• The Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement may be met with one of the following STAT courses (or by another Quantitative Literacy  of the student’s choice):

• STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s) or
• STAT 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) 5 credit(s)

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• Design Emphasis Required Courses:

• OPDD 3400 - Color Theory & Design 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 3760 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Studio I 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 4440 - Aesthetics, Human Factors, and Brand Image 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 4750 - Senior Design Studio I 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 4760 - Senior Design Studio II 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 4770 - Senior Exhibit 1 credit(s)
• OPDD Technical Electives (6 credits required)

Development Emphasis

Courses require a grade of C or better.

• Students must take STAT 2000  (which will also fulfill the Quantitative Literacy requirement):

• STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) 4 credit(s)

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• Development Emphasis Required Courses:

• DATA 1100 - Excel for Business Analysis 1 credit(s)
• FIN 3200 - Fundamentals of Finance I 3 credit(s)
• MGT 3600 - Project Management 2 credit(s)
• MGT 3700 - Operations Management 2-3 credit(s) (2 credits; grade of B- or better required)
• MGT 4600 - Negotiations 2 credit(s)
• MGT 4720 - Sales and Operations Planning 2 credit(s)
• MGT 4790 - Managing Global Value Chains 2 credit(s)
• MGT 5730 - Lean Continuous Improvement 3 credit(s)
• OPDD Technical Electives (6 credits required)

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• OPDD 4250 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Industry Experience 1-6 credit(s) (3 credits required)

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• OPDD 4900 - Senior Project Research and Creative Opportunity 3 credit(s)

Product Line Management Emphasis

Courses require a grade of C or better.

• Students must take one of the following STAT courses (which will also fulfill the Quantitative Literacy requirement):

• STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s)

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• STAT 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) 5 credit(s)

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• DATA 1100 - Excel for Business Analysis 1 credit(s)
• FIN 3200 - Fundamentals of Finance I 3 credit(s)
• MSLE 3500 - Fundamentals of Marketing 3 credit(s) (grade of B or better required)
• MSLE 3855 - Sustainability Marketing 2 credit(s)
• MSLE 4510 - Consumer Behavior 2 credit(s)
• MSLE 4532 - Data-Driven Decision Making 2 credit(s)
• MSLE 4533 - Big Market Insights from Big Data 2 credit(s)
• MSLE 4590 - Marketing Strategy 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 3400 - Color Theory & Design 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 4440 - Aesthetics, Human Factors, and Brand Image 3 credit(s)
• OPDD Technical Electives (3 credits required)

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• OPDD 4250 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Industry Experience 1-6 credit(s) (3 credits required)

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• OPDD 4900 - Senior Project Research and Creative Opportunity 3 credit(s)

Technical Elective Courses

See specific emphasis requirements to determine the number of technical elective credits needed.

• ASTE 3030 - Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 2040 - Intermediate Clothing Construction Skills, Principles and Alterations 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 3040 - Advanced Clothing Studies: Patternmaking 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 3080 - Dress and Humanity (DHA) 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 3140 - Digital Pattern Rendering 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 4030 - Textiles and Technology 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 4040 - Advanced Apparel Studies 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 4140 - Advanced Apparel Design 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 4240 - Advanced Gear Design 3 credit(s)
• FCSE 4510 - Footwear Concepts 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 3900 - Special Problems in Outdoor Product Design and Development 1-6 credit(s)
• OPDD 4040 - Outdoor Product Testing & Research 3 credit(s)
• OPDD 4440 - Aesthetics, Human Factors, and Brand Image 3 credit(s)
• TEE 2030 - Wood-Based Manufacturing Systems 3 credit(s)
• TEE 2300 - Electronic Fundamentals (QI) 4 credit(s)
• TEE 3030 - Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems 3 credit(s) or TESY 3030 - Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems  3  
• TEE 3270 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting 3 credit(s) or TESY 3270 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting  3  
• TEE 4230 - Advanced Materials and Processing Systems 3 credit(s) or TESY 4230 - Advanced Materials and Processing Systems  3  
• TESY 4330 - Product Innovation Processes, Tools, and Strategies 3 credit(s)

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• OPDD 4250 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Industry Experience 1-6 credit(s) (3 credits required)

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• OPDD 4900 - Senior Project Research and Creative Opportunity 3 credit(s)