Why you should study this course
- Opportunity to practise form development using wax-based styling clay.
- High levels of student satisfaction for this course – 91% overall in the National Student Survey (NSS 2019)
- Links with universities in Europe, Asia, China, North and South America provide opportunities to study abroad and gain an international perspective (subject to application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional costs)
- Specialist design studios feature presentation AV equipment, wi-fi, and supported by a dedicated print bureau and art shop
- Our extensive making facilities include laser cutting, rapid prototyping, CNC/robotic milling, 3D printing, 3D scanning, large workshops, spray painting facilities and dedicated styling clay workshops
- Computing suites offer industry standard modelling, rendering, graphics, animation and video-editing software including Rhino, Solidworks, Illustrator, InDesign and Alias. Visualisation is supported with software such as Photoshop and Keyshot
- Our regular speaker programme makes use of our extensive links with specialists and current practitioners – with past presentations from Ian McCallum (Jaguar Land Rover), Daniel Simon, Zoe Laughlin (Institute of Making), John Tree (Jasper Morrison) and Map Project Office
- This studio-based course will allow you to explore, create and develop the skills to design innovative products that deliver a rich experience to the user
- It gives you the opportunity to create innovative product design solutions in a range of styles and media, appropriate to the specific audience and purpose
- You will take account of critical factors such as usability, materials, sustainability, desirability, technological feasibility and professional constraints
- You will have access to our specialist facilities and guidance from our experienced practitioners.
What you'll study
Year one
The first year introduces you to the fundamentals of product design. You will learn both 2D and 3D design skills to represent your design intentions, including drawing for design and modelling in different materials.
We consider the impact of human factors, branding, design in context, design analysis and manufacturing. Sustainability is a theme throughout the course, we start by examining the impact of social, environmental and commercial issues around product design, and the possibilities presented by new technologies and future concepts.
Modules
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Materials and Processes - 20 credits
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Drawing and Visualisation - 20 credits
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Model Making and Prototyping - 20 credits
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Professional Development 1 - 10 credits
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Human-centred Design - 20 credits
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Brand Identity - 20 credits
Year two
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During the second year, you will focus your practice and address more nuanced and sophisticated design opportunities.
We will consider current issues in product design, design research, branding and ideation. Industry-standard digital modelling and rendering is practised alongside 3D printing and wax-based clay modelling. You will build a portfolio of work to evidence your skills and experience to potential employers.
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Digital Visualisation - 20 credits
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Research Informed Design - 20 credits
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Creative Processes - 20 credits
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Visual Brand Language - 20 credits
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Design for Manufacture - 20 credits
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Professional Development 2 - 20 credits
Final year
The final year aims to brings together your skills, knowledge and understanding to initiate and undertake a major design project in the product area of your choice. You will have the opportunity to exhibit in our annual Degree Show. Past students have used placement experience with Adidas to design sports footwear, and experience with Vax to develop new concepts in air conditioning.
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Professional Development 3 - 10 credits
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Final Major Project Enquiry - 20 credits
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Final Major Project Ideation - 20 credits
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Final Major Project Development - 30 credits
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Final Major Project Delivery - 30 credits
