BA Product Design

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De Montfort University

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• Objectives
  * An award-winning programme that develops creative thinking and consistently produces innovative Product Designers * Leads to exciting careers in companies such as Lego, Swatch, Audi and Adidas * A challenging programme which develops innovative products in an energetic design environment.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements Students should normally have a good portfolio, plus one of the following: * Successful completion of an Art and Design Foundation Course * National Diploma merit profile in a relevant subject * 240 points, to include two GCE/VCE A Levels with grade C in at least one art or design subject Applications from mature students (21+) with alternative qualifications and/or work experience are welcomed.
• Academic title
  BA Product Design
• Course description
  BA Product Design
  
  Programme
  
  Students design in a wide variety of disciplines including consumer, toys and games, transport, sports equipment and packaging, requiring an understanding of materials, elementary mechanics and electronics. The programme considers the sustainability of conventional product design, developing socially conscious products that reduce waste and conserve energy.
  
  Lecturing and tutorials develop visual communication skills in freehand sketching, rendering and CAD. Students have access to industry standard software and high quality interactive drawing sheets in a dedicated computer aided design suite. Excellent prototyping facilities allow students to work manually in plastic, wood, fabric and metal. Students work within a professionally active department where staff are involved in commercial projects with companies such as Berghaus, BAA and Adidas.

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