BA (Hons) Product and Industrial Design
Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
This course provides an opportunity to experience and develop the skills and processes involved in the professional practice of product and industrial design. Approaches are centred around consumer goods, where issues covering everyday manufactured products are developed and explored. The degree investigates the cultural, technical and commercial factors which influence the development of innovative new products, and introduces the creative and professional strategies which underpin design.
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About this course
This Product and Industrial Design degree provides an opportunity to experience and develop the skills and processes involved in the professional practice of product and industrial design. Approaches are centred around consumer goods, where issues surrounding everyday manufactured products are developed and explored. The degree investigates the cultural, technical and commercial factors which influence the development of innovative new products, and introduces the creative and professional strategies which underpin design.
The study includes branding and methods of identifying consumer needs and aspirations as an approach to creating the right product. Industry partners include Ford, Xerox and Herman Miller, with strong working relationships with Imagination Ltd., Conran & Partners and London Associates. The staff team is drawn from nationally and internationally experienced designers who bring their research and professional interests directly into the student environment.
This Product and Industrial Design degree is industry focused which has excellent links to industry
This unique degree provides the depth of skills and knowledge needed to succeed in Product or Industrials Design as a career
As a student on the degree, you will learn the development process of taking a product to completion, not only in terms of the design but also in terms of the knowledge of influencing factors needed to make the product successful
This exciting degree fosters students to be experimental, explore and challenge their design ideas to push the boundaries on traditional Product Design
UCAS points 104
A Level BCC - Including formal or informal qualifications in Art or Design
Ranked 10th in the country in the design and crafts section of the Guardian's 2017 University League Tables.
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Subjects
- Design
- 3d training
- 3D
- Project
- Product designers
- 2D
- CAD
Course programme
Teaching on this programme is largely focused around project based work. All projects are supported by focused lectures, seminar discussions. At Year One and Year Two, there are a range of additional workshop sessions that are designed to address the broad range of design skills required by Product Designers, these include 3d workshop skills, 2d CAD, 3d modelling through to issues relating to the presentation and visualization of project ideas.
Students tackle a variety of briefs ranging in complexity and time scales, some that are directed and others in which students negotiate their direction of the brief. Some projects will take many weeks to complete whilst others will be solved within a matter of hours. There's also a huge variety to the pattern of learning experiences with some projects being team based and others are worked on individually. Tutorials and seminars include one-on-one, small group, medium sized groups for workshops and large groups for lectures. The project critique is a fundamental part of our design teaching. The critique is a forum in which students present and defend their project proposals in front of their peers; this mirrors the real life scenario when designers present their ideas to clients.
You will also take advantage of industry professionals who contribute to the programme including:
- Thomas Howcroft – 3D Artist
- Kate King – Design Researcher and Strategist
- Joshua Elgood – Industrial Designer
- Tom Portlock – Head of Creative Design, Careshield
- Chris Woodward – Principal Design Consultant. CWD Industrial Design
- Sam Costidell – Toy Designer/Modelmaker
- Sebastian Conran - Honorary Doctorate
Module
- Introduction to Core Design Skills
- Introduction to Design Principles
- Professional Design Studio (1)
- Design Theory (L4)
Module
- Core Design Skills (2)
- Professional Design Studio (2)
- Design Theory (L5)
- Design Principles (PID)
- Year Abroad
- Professional Work Experience 30: Design
Module
- Professional Design Studio (3)
- Major Degree Project (PID)
- The Degree Essay (L6)
- Year Abroad
- Sandwich Year (Creative Arts)
- Employment Experience (Creative Arts)
- Study Abroad (Creative Arts)
Additional information
EU Students Fee
Full time - £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic yearPart time - £1680 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students Fee
Full time - £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic yearPart time - £1680 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
BA (Hons) Product and Industrial Design