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• OPDD 1750: History of Outdoor Products (BHU)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course examines the historical progression of outdoor products, including apparel, tools, and other equipment. Investigations include the context of the industry's past to present while considering the environment, ethics, consumer behavior, and the change in product design.
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• OPDD 2050: Intermediate Soft Goods Gear Construction & Development

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This soft goods gear construction and development course examines properties, techniques, and materials used in gear design. Students apply sewing techniques, pattern development, sustainable material sourcing, field testing, and problem-solving in course projects and design challenges.
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• OPDD 2420: Digital Technologies for 2-D Design

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Using industry-standard software, students apply creative and innovative problem-solving skills to outdoor product design. Students create and develop design ideas using 2-D modeling software within the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop).
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• OPDD 2430: Digital Technologies for 3-D Design

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Using industry-standard software, students apply creative and innovative problem-solving and visualization skills to product design. Students create and develop product ideas using 3-D modeling and rendering software.
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• OPDD 2710: Outdoor Product Design& Development Professional Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Orientation to outdoor industry. Exploration of careers and professional opportunities in industry are identified and discussed. Participation of industry leaders is integrated into seminar to expose students to current issues and topics in industry.
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• OPDD 3030: Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials (CI)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This is an in-depth exploration of the properties, language, and function of materials used for outdoor product design. Application of design thinking methodologies guides the exploration of how materials function when different design methods are used in outdoor product development.
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• OPDD 3400: Color Theory & Design

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students analyze social, cultural, and psychological implications of color in everyday life. They explore emotional responses to color, its anomalies, symbolism, and trends. Color interactions and science are applied through a series of industry-driven design projects.
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• OPDD 3500: Applied Material Science

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students are exposed to the different materials for product design and development. The design parameters are used to make proper metal, plastic, composite, and/or ceramic material selections. Mechanical properties, finishes, and service life are also explored.
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• OPDD 3600: Sustainable Design and Operations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students are exposed to the concepts of sustainability as they relate to product design and development. Students learn to identify the main certifications for sustainability in the manufacturing of products and best practices as they relate to the creation of new products.
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• OPDD 3700: Outdoor Product Design & Development Professional Seminar II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course expands on general concepts specific to the outdoor industry. Students identify and discuss the exploration of careers and professional opportunities in the industry. Industry leaders participate in the seminar to expose students to current issues and topics.
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