Product Design BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

Design stimulates the development of an enquiring, analytical and creative approach, and progresses enterprising and entrepreneurial capabilities. It encourages the acquisition of independent judgement and critical self awareness. Students normally pursue a programme of staged development progressing to increasingly independent and personally focused learning during the course.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: 1. have a basic understanding of design elements; 2. be capable of presenting a 3D graphical image on a 2D surface; 3. be capable of presenting an orthographic drawing using appropriate software; 4. be capable of presenting a 3D model using relevant software; 5. have a basic understanding in the manufacture of a simple model using CAM (computer aided manufacture); 6. have a basic knowledge of relevant materials; 7. have demonstrated the use of the above concepts in a real design context.


Our wide range of modules will allow you to learn new topics, improve on current knowledge to allow you to develop into a skilled product designer. We have a well stocked workshop including an assortment of equipment comprising of traditional lathes, saws and drills to more modern gear such as a 3D printer, plasma cutter and laser cutter. All equipment and the vast majority of materials are free to use and are provided on a first come first served basis.

220 200 GCE/VCE points in relevant subjects
BTEC National Diploma with both Distinction and Merit credits in relevant subjects
Application as a mature student with relevant qualifications/experience on individual merit

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Design
  • IT Development
  • Product Design
  • Basic Electronics
  • Introduction to Photoshop | Basic Sketching
  • Drawing skills
  • Basic Electronics and circuitry
  • Manufacture project
  • Intermediate Electronics
  • Jewellery and Textiles Modules
  • Live Projects

Course programme

Year 1 Introduction to Photoshop and SoildWorks Basic Sketching and Drawing Skills 8 week company placement Basic Electronics and circuitry 2 simple manufacture projects with the chance of live projects One end of year summer exam Various Design Topic written assignments and presentations Year 2 Intermediate Photoshop, Rhino and SoildWorks 8 week company placement Manufacture project Intermediate Electronics and Coding Jewellery and Textiles Modules One end of year summer exam Various Design Topic written assignments and presentations Year 3 12 week company placement Third Year Final Project Business Plan and Dissertation One end of year summer exam Various Design Topic written assignments and presentations

Product Design BSc (Hons)

£ 11,750 VAT inc.