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Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
Learn how to convert the ideas in your head or on paper into three dimensional items by using traditional hand-on skills and modern technology using a variety of materials. We can help you develop skills using that bring your hands, brain, and common sense together. We explain how to break down a project into manageable steps and processes so that it can be conquered in a reasonable time. You do not need to have had any hands-on experience, we provide you with skills for many industries.
We can help you develop skills using that bring your hands, brain, and common sense together. DMP students work with the following environments: automotive design, product development, medical device design, 3D printing environments, toy design, movie and stage special effects and set design, prop making, manufacturing, and packaging design. We can explain the skills to get in with exciting companies.
Program Length
On average, students can complete their certificate in 5 semesters or less, explaining how to bridge your current knowledge with where you want to go.
Transfer Options
For the course 100 level DMP course work, IVC has a transfer agreement with all universities in the CSU and UC systems.
Program Specific Support
There are several times each week you can work in studios and complete or exceed the projects provided.
Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
Semester 1
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | 1C | 3-5 |
| DMP 20 | Basic Model Making | Major | 3 |
| DMP 200 | Introduction to Model Making and Design | Major | 1.5 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| DMP 21 | Advanced Model Making I | Major | 3 |
| DMP 210 | Rapid Visualization | Major | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMP 22 | Advanced Model Making II | Major | 3 |
| DMP 130 | Solidworks | Major | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMP 40 | 3D Rapid Model Making and Prototype Development I | Major | 3 |
| DMP 260 | Modeling and Prototyping Methods and Materials | Major | 2 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 1.5 |
Semester 5
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMP 41 | 3D Rapid Model Making and Prototype Development II | Major | 3 |
Semester 1
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DMP 20 | Basic Model Making | 3 |
| DMP 200 | Introduction to Model Making and Design | 1.5 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DMP 21 | Advanced Model Making I | 3 |
| DMP 210 | Rapid Visualization | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DMP 22 | Advanced Model Making II | 3 |
| DMP 130 | Solidworks | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DMP 40 | 3D Rapid Model Making and Prototype Development I | 3 |
| DMP 260 | Modeling and Prototyping Methods and Materials | 2 |
Semester 5
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DMP 41 | 3D Rapid Model Making and Prototype Development II | 3 |
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COP = Certificate of Proficiency | = Fast Track Career Path
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Exploratory Interest Area
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Talk with a Counselor
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