Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design is a three-year program that equips students with a comprehensive understanding of industrial design principles and practices. It emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and sustainability, preparing graduates for careers in various industries, including product design, furniture design, and UX design. The program includes core modules in drawing, 3D modeling, ergonomics, and innovation, culminating in an internship and a final year project.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design is a three-year program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of industrial design. The program focuses on the design of products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, with an emphasis on sustainability.

Objectives:

The objectives of the program are to:

• Provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of industrial design.
• Develop students' creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Prepare students for careers in the industrial design industry.

Program Description:

The program is divided into three levels:

• Level 1: Students will focus on the fundamentals of industrial design, including drawing, creative thinking, project management, design process, and model making.
• Level 2: Students will focus on advanced 3D modeling skills, focusing on advanced form and conceptual design.
Students will also learn about ergonomics, digital design, sustainable design, creativity and innovation, and manufacturing processes.
• Level 3: Students will undertake a 16-week internship, and complete a final year project.

Outline:

Core Modules:

Level 1:

• Creative Project
• Presentation Techniques
• Introduction to Graphic Design
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Digital Illustration
• Design History and Context
• Material and Form
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Level 2:

• Ergonomics
• Digital Design Project
• Sustainable Design
• Creativity and Innovation
• Manufacturing Process
• Innovation Process

Level 3:

• Professional Project 1
• Professional Project 2
• Industry Project
• Research Project Report
• Design Analysis
• Venture Building
• Production Visualization
• Exhibition Design

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design will be prepared for careers in a variety of industries, including:

• Industrial design
• Product design
• Furniture design
• Transport design
• Toy design
• Jewelry design
• Sustainable design
• System design
• UX design
• Packaging design
• Shoe design
• Props design
• 3D design
• Surface design
• Model making
• Graphic design
• Interior design
• Color specialist
• Project manager
• Event designer/coordinator