Product Design - BA/BSc (Hons) Degree
- Tution Fees : £16,000
- Course Duration : 3 Year
- Academic Course Level : Undergraduate
- Location : Llandaff Campus
- Scholarship : 1200
Available Options
| Course | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English |
| Undergraduate Courses | Applicants for undergraduate studies within school of management must apply through UCAS Students with good grades in their Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (3- to 4-years in duration). or students with good grades in their Indian Certificate of Education - awarded on completion of Standard X and who have completed a recognized Foundation Course. or students with good grades in their Higher Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University Course - awarded on completion of Standard XII |
| Postgraduate Courses | Students with the following qualifications from a recognized institution in India: Bachelor of Arts / Science (Honours / Special degree). or Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce. or Bachelor degree in professional subjects. or Bachelor of Science (Engineering). or Bachelor of Engineering / Technology. or Bachelor of Law (LLB). or Bachelor of Education (4 years integrated programme) Master of Engineering or Technology. or Master of Philosophy. or Master's degree. or Post-graduate Diploma in Management. or Master of Arts / Science / Commerce. or Postgraduate Diploma. or Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognized institution in the UK. |
| Course Level | IELTS |
|---|---|
| Foundation Course | 4.5 overall with no sub score lower than 4.0 |
| Undergraduate Course | 6.0 overall* with no sub score lower than 5.5 |
| Postgraduate Course | 6.0 overall* with no sub score lower than 5.5 |
| Conditional Offer | Unconditional Offer | CAS |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Weeks | 1 Week | 3 Days |
| Entry requirements | |
| Applicants should have a strong art and/or design portfolio and demonstrate a commitment to art and/or design, and preferably five GCSEs to include English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics* at grade C or above, at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. |
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| Course Modules | |
Year One: Subject: studio practice You’ll assess and evaluate how product designers have shaped relationships between humans and technology – and the key roles they play in addressing social, economic, cultural and environmental issues. Field one: collaborate Widen your horizons by joining students from other courses to collaborate on a project. You’ll take inspiration from other disciplines to build on your experience and expand your creativity – and use your skills and artistic insight to apply them to your work. Constellation: concept This module introduces you to the wider world of ideas, theory and contextual studies to help you develop your academic research skills and critical thinking. You’ll focus on particular areas of interest in study groups and you’ll become familiar with the exciting trans-disciplinary research and expertise in Cardiff School of Art & Design. Year Two: Subject – the practising product designer Choose a design project and use it to develop a creative approach to concept generation and development. You’ll explore research expertise in areas like usability, market focused design, advanced product methodology, technical conceptualisation and materialist systems. And you’ll begin to recognise your individual specialty – and how you can shape your practice. Field two: explore You’ll expand your experiences with challenging projects designed to encourage you to explore and experiment outside your immediate discipline. This transformative opportunity leads to new thinking and innovation – and opens up all kinds of future possibilities. You’ll take on exciting projects that challenge you in new ways. You can also choose to travel, take a work placement, start your own business or try something new. Constellation: critique (BA only) You’ll critique literature, journals and exhibitions – and sharpen your ability to put your design practice into context. You’ll also have opportunities to specialise in your areas of interest. Constellation: engineering science (BSc only) You’ll explore a number of topics in a series of lectures, seminars and laboratory and workshop sessions. Year Three: Subject – the product design professional This is the time to take your creative practice and professional ability further. You’ll take on a brief from a national or international product design competition – or work to solve a market need that either you or your industry sponsor has identified. Field three: exposure Your final term is dedicated to a major project and an exhibition of your work. This is where you draw together everything you’ve learned during the course and is the launch pad to your future career. Constellation: contribution (BA only) Your practice is underpinned by your knowledge. Demonstrate your research and analysis skills with your final constellation submission, where you’ll explore ideas in both written and practical forms. Constellation: technical research report (BSc only) Demonstrate your knowledge and ability with a technical research report of between 8,000 and 10,000 words. |