TY 000TOY DESIGN1-3
1 lab hour
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
Fashion Institute of Technology · Courses
TY
18 courses with the subject TY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TY 101Introduction to Toy Design1.5
3 lab hours This introductory course is designed for students interested in exploring the area of toy design. Students learn the design and invention process, as well as effective ways to visually communicate concepts for toy products. Some drawing skills are needed.
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 1.5
- Credits (max)
- 1.5
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 299Independent Study Toy Design1-3
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 313Soft Toy and Doll Design3
6 lab hours Designing plush toys and dolls from research and development, concept creation, sketching, and patternmaking, to prototype construction and presentation. The study of materials, manufacturing techniques, packaging, and industry requirements, as related to toy design, is stressed. Prerequisite(s): TY 326.
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 314Professional Practices in Toy Design1.5
3 lab hours This course combines studio work, discussion of trends, consultation with industry professionals, and presentation practice in order to strengthen students' design and marketing skills and develop portfolios to address the needs of the job market. Work focuses on specific design categories according to individual needs. Prerequisite(s): TY 326, TY 327, TY 352, and SS 232.
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 1.5
- Credits (max)
- 1.5
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 326Toy Design I and Product Rendering3
6 lab hours This introductory course explores the design of toys in multiple categories. Students' broaden their ability to visually communicate age-appropriate play patterns, safety requirements, and category expectations. From researching to hand-rendering, they develop original, professional quality toy concepts that use various tools and techniques. Corequisite(s): TY 327 and TY 352. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog 503
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 327Drafting and Technical Drawing3
6 lab hours This course covers a wide range of industry-relevant drafting and drawing techniques. Students depict objects with a high degree of precision and realism to communicate clearly as design professionals. Industry standard tools for 2D/3D environments are applied to the principles of orthographic projection, isometrics, perspective, scale, light and shadow. Co-Requisite(s): TY 326 and TY 352.
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 332Model Making and 3D Prototyping3.5
7 lab hours This introductory course teaches practical skills and methodologies for translating 2D renderings into finished 3D prototypes. Students utilize digital and physical techniques to create 3D virtual models and actual physical prototypes with functioning mechanisms. Industry concerns such as molding parameters, manufacturing material properties, and child safety are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): TY 326 & TY 327.
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 3.5
- Credits (max)
- 3.5
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 342Computer Graphics in Toy Design2
RELATED AREA MK 301 - Marketing for the Toy Industry 3 LIBERAL ARTS HE 301 - Motor Learning: A Developmental Approach 3
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 352The Toy Industry: Methods and Materials3
RELATED AREA FA 301 - Anatomy for Toy Designers 1.5 LIBERAL ARTS PY 232 - Developmental Psychology 3 Semester 6 Credits MAJOR AREA TY 313 - Soft Toy and Doll Design 3
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 411Toy Design II and Product Update2
4 lab hours Advanced methods for generation of toy design ideas. Emphasizes areas of new toy creation, line extension, and licensing. Prerequisite(s): TY 332.
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 414Games1.5
3 lab hours Game theory and logic are studied and applied to the design of games with special regard to such factors as age, play pattern, three-dimensional skills, action, strategy, and psychology. Emphasizes the successful execution and presentation of game concepts. Prerequisite(s): TY 411 and TY 421.
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 1.5
- Credits (max)
- 1.5
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 421Advanced Hard Toy: Design & Engineering5
10 lab hours Students design, engineer and fabricate fully functioning 3-dimensional plastic toy prototypes including functioning mechanisms. Focusing on product with highly demonstratable features, students create toys from among the major categories, considering product development issues, finishing techniques and presentation. They complete digital representation including 3D assemblies and photo-realistic renderings and engineering drawings. Prerequisite(s): TY 332 and TY 352. 504 Courses and Departments
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 5
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 442Advanced Computer Graphics in Toy Design2
1 lecture and 2 lab hours Offered in conjunction with GD 407, this course introduces the principles of three-dimensional computer graphics and digital book design. Students build a three-dimensional model based on their soft toy designs and the character in preparation for inclusion in their digital books. Prerequisite(s): TY 313 and TY 332 and TY 342.
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 461Business Practices for the Toy Industry2
2 lecture hours Addresses the legal, ethical, and practical considerations involved in selling or licensing a toy design. Topics include patent, trademark, and copyright law; disclosure and licensing agreements; corporate and agency structure. Prerequisite(s): TY 352 and TY 411.
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 463Storybook Design and Licensed Product3
LIBERAL ARTS MA 041 - Geometry and Probability Skills 1
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 467Professional Portfolio4.5
RELATED AREA PK 403 - Packaging for the Toy Designer 2 LIBERAL ARTS choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts/Art History 3 choice - see Requirements*: Liberal Arts Elective(s) 3
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 4.5
- Credits (max)
- 4.5
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
TY 491Summer Internship: Toy Design4
A summer internship in industry, scheduled individually for a minimum of 168 hours at the worksite and 12 hours on campus. Includes a pre- and post-internship seminar. Completion of a daily journal, a written and oral report on the experience, and a portfolio of work is required. Applications must be submitted in spring semester prior to acceptance into the program. Prerequisite(s): TY 313 and TY 332. VP: Spatial Experience Design
- Subject
- TY
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.fitnyc.edu
Source: Fashion Institute of Technology's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61