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The Entrance Exam
Undergraduate Application
Department of Industrial, Interior and Visual Communication Design
The Ohio State University
Winter 2010
products
messages
spaces
Bachelor of Science in Design degree program
with professional majors in
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Visual Communication Design
visit us on the web:
www.design.osu.edu
Undergraduate program ranked #3 in a recent
survey of Deans of Schools of Art and Design
380 Hopkins Hall, 128 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, oh 43210 usa
t: 614.292.6746
e: design@osu.edu
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The Entrance Exam
The Entrance Exam is a document that must be submitted by any
student applying for enrollment in the undergraduate program in the
Department of Industrial, Interior and Visual Communication Design.
Admission to The Ohio State University does not imply admission to
the Design Department. Application to the Design Department does
not guarantee admission to the program.
Majors offered in the program are:
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Visual Communication Design
Contents
A Instructions for completion of the Entrance Exam
B Enrollment in the Department of Industrial, Interior and Visual
Communication Design
C Student background questionnaire
D OSU student advising record and transcript
E Extracurricular information
F Visual test material
G Personal essays
H Student agreement
I Optional supplementary visual material instructions
J Checklist for submission of Entrance Exam
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A Instructions for completion of the Entrance Exam
The Entrance Exam is designed to assess the skills and abilities of
students applying for enrollment in the Department of Industrial, Interior,
and Visual Communication Design.
The Entrance Exam must be completed during a five-week period
beginning in December, after which it is submitted to the Department of
Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design for evaluation by
the Department’s faculty members.
Exam materials will be kept on file for the current academic year, and are
then destroyed. No exam materials will be returned. STUDENTS SHOULD
MAKE COPIES OF ORIGINAL MATERIALS FOR THEIR OWN RECORDS
BEFORE SUBMITTING. Original, hand-drawn images ONLY will be accepted
for the exam problems. Digitally rendered or photocopied images will not be
accepted, except where explicitly allowed in the instructions.
Please see Part J, the checklist for submission, for details on the format
for submission of materials. Applicants from outside Columbus may mail
their Entrance Exam to the Design Department on the condition that it is
postmarked by noon of the due date.
The schedule for application during Winter Quarter 2010 follows:
Friday, December 4, 2009
Entrance Exam materials available at: www.design.osu.edu
Monday, January 11, 2010
Completed Exams must be returned no later than 12:00 noon to the
main office of the OSU Department of Industrial, Interior and Visual
Communication Design, 380 Hopkins Hall, 128 N. Oval Mall,
Columbus, Ohio 43210 USA
A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE MUST BE
INCLUDED FOR COMMUNICATING YOUR RESULTS.
All applicants that include an envelope will be notified by mail, usually
3-4 weeks after the submission date. Those candidates identified as
finalists may be contacted to arrange an interview session with faculty.
If you are offered acceptance to a major, please contact Karen Dimmick
at (614) 292-2637 or dimmick.9@osu.edu to schedule an advising
appointment.
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B Enrollment in the Department of Industrial, Interior and
Visual Communication Design
The application process for the design program is highly competitive.
Acceptance by The Ohio State University is not an automatic guarantee
of enrollment in the Department of Industrial, Interior and Visual
Communication Design. Previous academic records and response to
problem statements will be evaluated in reference to the best work
submitted by all applicants.
Enrollment is limited: no more than 18 students per major are accepted
each year.
If an applicant fails to gain enrollment on the first attempt, he or she may
apply again the following year. No more than a total of two applications
are permitted.
Prospective students are advised to have another major other than
design in mind as an alternative, due to limited enrollment.
Criteria for admission include:
• high academic achievement,
• quality of drawing skills,
• evidence of problem-solving skills,
• the ability to express ideas clearly in writing, and
• satisfactory completion of all parts of the Entrance Exam.
In order to prepare for application it is recommended that students:
• obtain the highest possible cumulative grade point average,
• complete Design 200, Introduction to Design,
• complete Design 201, Visual Thinking & Problem Solving,
• complete as many General Education courses as possible.
The design program has as its core a sequence of design courses.
The first courses are Design 251, Basic Design I, and Design 253,
Design History, scheduled in Autumn Quarter after admission.
Students accepted for enrollment should satisfy the following prerequisites
before entering Design 251 and Design 253:
• complete Math 116 or equivalent, and English 110 or 111.
• complete Design 200, 201, 202, 203 and 310.
Students accepted for enrollment must maintenance of a minimum 2.0
cumulative grade point average to continue in any Design major.
Graduates receive the Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD) degree
from The Ohio State University.
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C Student background questionnaire
Note: the following information is collected for administrative use only.
Date
Name as it appears on
transcripts
Last four digits of social
security number + email
Current address (street
address, city, and zip code)
Telephone number
If you are presently Place of employment Hours per week
employed, please indicate:
For college students —
College of enrollment
Credit hours completed at
OSU or other university
Date of first application to
Design program
Proposed major in
Design ____ Industrial Design
____ Interior Design
____ Visual Communication Design
It is suggested you apply to only one major, but students have the option to apply for consideration for two
majors. Please make sure to indicate your selection(s) with a check mark. If you select two majors, please
indicate your first choice by marking #1 after that major and your second choice by marking #2 after that
major. If you are applying to two majors you must complete both major-specific problems.
Indicate the number of
courses completed at ____ Art or Design
the high school or ____ Industrial Arts/Technology
college level in each ____ Mechanical Drawing or Drafting
category: ____ Computer-aided Drafting
____ Computer-based Page Layout
____ Computer-based Interactive Programs
____ Photography or Video
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D OSU student advising record and transcripts
Note: Applicants must submit a grade record or transcript listing
the cumulative grade point average from the last institution
attended. This may be a high school transcript.
OSU applicants must submit the most recent copy of the OSU Advising
Record. This can be obtained by the applicant from the web site:
http://buckeyelink.osu.edu/. The OSU Advising Record should be
inserted into the exam binder along with other material. High school
students should submit a high school transcript.
E Extracurricular information
Using no more than one sheet of 8.5” x 11” paper, list your present and
past extracurricular activities. This can include but is not limited to:
excellent academic achievement awards, artistic awards, memberships to
organizations, leadership roles, contest participation, sports participation,
volunteer work, etc. Writing should be clear and concise and may be
typed or printed neatly.
F Visual test material
Visual test material consists of a set of drawings and descriptions in
response to specific problem statements. General instructions for
completion of the visual test material follows.
• Drawings should be submitted on good quality 8.5” x 11” white paper.
• Standard lead or mechanical pencils (no color pencils), pen and ink, or
markers should be used.
• A straight-edge and/or T-square may be used when appropriate.
• On each drawing the applicant’s name should appear at the top.
• Hand-drawn images only are accepted for the problem statements, except
where explicitly allowed in the instructions. Scanned, photocopied and
computer-generated materials are acceptable for supplementary work only.
Criteria for the evaluation of test material includes:
• drawing skills,
• creativity,
• problem solving skills,
• ability to express one’s thoughts visually and verbally with clarity and logic,
• correct grammar and spelling,
• organization and presentation quality of the Entrance Exam,
• ability to follow directions.
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F Drawings to be completed by all applicants
Objects specified in problem statements #1 + #2 should be drawn from
observation. Evaluation is based primarily on drawing skills. Computer
generated, scanned or photocopied images are not acceptable for the
problem statements of the exam except when explicitly allowed in the
instructions — only original hand drawn images will be accepted.
1. Two drawings of simple objects
Set up a composition with two objects. One object is a kitchen utensil
(fork, corkscrew, potato peeler, egg beater, etc.), and the other object is a
piece of fruit or a vegetable. Draw the composition from two different
viewing angles on two 8.5” x 11” sheets of paper. Your drawings need to
clearly communicate information about both objects such as texture,
material characteristics, light, shadows, surface, edges, etc.
For the following project, use 8.5”x11” paper; no more than 6 total pages.
Evaluation is based on documentation and communication of process,
drawing skills and creativity. Remember to pay attention to composition,
idea clarity and creative use of materials and techniques.
2. Visual narrative drawings
You have been given the task of communicating the process of changing
a tire on an automobile through a visual narrative (no text). Focus should
be given to the process of changing the tire, tools, actions and sequence
of events. Demonstration of the ability to communicate process will be
shown via the quality of the details in the process pages. Demonstration
of the design process will be accomplished through the actual narrative
design. Document the process from ideation to completion. For the final
visual narrative you can use, but are not limited to, sketches, diagrams
and/or renderings. The visual narrative must fit onto two 8.5” x 11”
pages. Be sure to include up to 4 additional pages documenting the
development, with notes on research, observation and sketches leading
to the final narrative design.
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F Major-related problem statements
Select one of the following problem statements in relation to your
chosen major(s).
If you wish to be considered for more than one major (maximum of two),
complete both of those major-related problem statements. Please
indicate your first choice on Page 4 by marking #1, and your second
choice by marking #2, next to the major names.
3. Industrial Design problem statement
Please observe and record (take notes, pictures or sketch) the experience of
different shoppers and employees at a grocery store. We are interested in their
experience surrounding the shopping cart. How is it used or misused, how
does it support or deters the experience of shopping for various types of users
such as handicapped, elderly, families with small children, cashiers, baggers, etc.?
Key issues to observe:
• Environments: traffic in and out of the store, store layout, parking.
• Users: shoppers, children, employees.
• Shopping activities: finding merchandise, collecting merchandise, checking out
and loading in car.
Part 1
Document your observations and illustrate how current products in the market
work, describing how effectively or poorly they address some of these issues.
Some stores may not let you take photographs inside, so sketch the problem
when needed. Please keep the narrative limited to 250 words, and no more than
three 8.5” x 11” pages for this section.
Part 2
Through a series of sketches, illustrate three possible solutions to a problem that
you have identified from your observations. Your sketches should show enough
detail for a viewer to understand the product and its function. Your work will be
judged on your ability to communicate your ideas, your creative approach, and
the quality of your insights. Please present only one concept per each 8.5” x 11”
page, for a total of three pages.
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F Major-related problem statements
4. Interior Design problem statement
Visit a public library.
Part 1
Draw a map (floor plan, overhead view) not necessarily to scale, but
proportional. Indicate on this drawing the entrance and main
pathways for patrons, and identify different area uses and attributes.
For large libraries select the main floor only and indicate where stairs or
hallways lead with a note.
Part 2
Draw in detail two pieces of furniture or equipment.
Draw in detail two types of lighting features.
Graphically identify floor and ceiling elements (two or three each) that
help define the different use areas within the library.
Aspects of evaluation:
• analytical abilities,
• visualization skills,
• creativity,
• representation skills,
• composition of graphic information and text.
Note for parts 1 & 2: Your complete sketches and final analysis must be on
8.5” x 11” paper and must be generated by hand, minimum of 6 pages.
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F Major-related problem statements
5. Visual Communication Design problem statement
Select from any source:
One identification device (a logotype, visual mark, or signature —
see definitions below) that you think is a successful design, and
one identification device that you think is an unsuccessful design.
Part 1
• Make a photocopy of the identifier that you consider to be a successful
design. The copy, or paper on which it is mounted, should be 8.5”x11”.
• Analyze the identification device, stating why you think it is a successful
design. Your written analysis must be on a separate 8.5” x 11” sheet of
paper, and should appear in either legible typewriter, computer-generated,
or hand-written print.
Part 2
• Make a photocopy of the identifier that you consider to be an unsuccessful
design. The copy, or paper on which it is mounted, should be 8.5” x 11”.
• Analyze the identification device, stating why you think it is an unsuccessful
design. Your written analysis must be on a separate 8.5” x 11” sheet of
paper, and should appear in either legible typewriter, computer-generated,
or hand-written print.
• Design an improved version of this identifier, and visually render it on a
separate 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper. You may use any medium or process,
but you may not change the name of the company or organization, though
you may shorten its name for use in the new identifier. You are limited to
the use of two colors (black is considered one color).
Aspects of evaluation:
• analytical abilities,
• writing skills,
• creativity,
• visualization skills.
Definitions:
A “logotype” is made of uniquely-treated letters which create a customized
word-form. IBM’s trademark is a well-known example of a logotype.
A visual “mark” is an abstracted visual device that has no letter-forms.
The CBS “eye” trademark is a well-known example of a visual mark.
A “signature” is the combination of a visual mark and an organization’s
name in an established configuration. The American Red Cross trademark
(where the cross visual mark appears in red, and the organization’s name in
black) is a well-known example of a signature.
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G Personal essays
In narrative form, and on no more than one 8.5” x 11” page for both
questions, please describe:
• In your view, who can be considered an influential designer?
Name and justify your choice.
• Why is a career in your chosen field of design important to you?
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H Student agreement
I, ____________________________________ , certify that all work
Print first and last name
submitted with the Entrance Exam is my own work. I further understand
submission of work other than my own shall be valid grounds upon
which The Ohio State University may deny acceptance or revoke
acceptance to the program of design.
_________________________________________________________
Student’s signature Date
Please return this student agreement form with other Entrance Exam
materials.
I Optional supplementary visual materials
Submission of supplementary visual material is optional. Extra consideration
will be given if work is of exceptional quality. Up to 20 slide duplicates,
photographs, prints, or photo copies (black and white or color) of original
works may be submitted. Examples of supplementary material include
mechanical or freehand drawings, computer-genterated images, photo-
graphs or slides of three-dimensional models, and professional design work.
All supplementary visual material must be no larger than 8.5” x 11.”
Exam materials will be kept on file for the current academic year, then
destroyed. No exam materials will be returned. (Students should make
copies of materials submitted for their own records before submitting.)
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J Checklist for submission of Entrance Exam materials
All materials submitted should be within some type of plastic report binder
with clear sleeves that can accommodate multiple 8.5” x 11” pages.
Applicant name and the intended major(s) should appear on the front cover
and spine of the binder, to assist in the organizing and filing of exams.
The checklist below may be used to ensure that all required materials are
submitted in the binder.
Student background questionnaire (part C)
OSU student advising record and transcript (part D)
Extracurricular information (part E)
Visual test material (part F)
Personal essays (part G)
Student agreement (part H)
Optional supplementary visual material (part I)
Self-addressed, stamped envelope for decision letter
Submit all materials by 12:00 noon,
Monday, January 11, 2010
Department of Industrial, Interior and Visual Communication Design
The Ohio State University
380 Hopkins Hall
128 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Applicants from outside Columbus may mail their Entrance Exam to the
Department on the condition that it is postmarked by noon of the above
due date.
For further information contact the Department of Industrial, Interior and
Visual Communication Design at (614) 292-6746 or design@osu.edu.
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