Inspire, Spring 2010

student stats GREECE (1 student) IRELAND (22 students) MIDDLE EAST (7 students) ROMANIA (2 students) UGANDA (2 students) SPAIN (12 students) UNITED KINGDOM (17 students) campus news Where did students study abroad during the 2009–10 school year? CHINA (3 students) Behind every building, object, and product stands an artist. Though they often go unnoticed, they are responsible for designing everything from toys and toothbrushes to cell phones and sports cars. To meet a growing demand for these designers, Cedarville will launch its newest academic major — industrial and innovative design * — in fall 2010. The University is partnering with the International Center for Creativity (ICC) in Columbus, Ohio, to offer this new collaborative program. Students will spend their first two years on Cedarville’s campus and then head to Columbus to gain hands-on, “craft-centric” experience at the ICC studio classrooms. Over the five- year vetting process, Cedarville made sure the two organizations were compatible, not only spiritually but also in their goals and values. All of the ICC instructors affirmed the doctrinal statement, and students will fulfill Cedarville’s spiritual requirements, including obtaining a Bible minor and committing to regular church involvement. With the ICC’s connection to major corporations, students will gain real-world feedback, exposure to industry leaders, and once-in-a-lifetime networking opportunities. Four study tracks are currently available — consumer product design, transportation design, interior space design, and architectural and exterior space design — all of which provide numerous branches of career potential. “Best of all, visual design is a global language,” said Terry Chamberlain, associate professor of art. “Our graduates will be able to look for a job anywhere in the world.” To learn more about this new major, visit www.cedarville.edu/industrialdesign . * Pending approval by the Ohio Board of Regents ( www.regents.ohio.gov ) A new major will give students the opportunity to design everything from appliances to sports cars. The Hands of Design 6 SPRING 2010