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Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design Honours

Programme Overview

Industrial Design is a methodology responsible for creating products that can be both practical and aesthetically pleasing. It focuses on the design of products by using knowledge from applied science as well as applied arts and various engineering disciplines, supported with state of the art equipment and software. The aim of an industrial designer is to create a product which fulfils aesthetical, ergonomic as well as usability standards. This programme teaches students how to combine the theoretical concepts of materials and process with the practicality of design and patterns, and it is the type of discipline that adapts to the country it is taught in. During their academic courses, students will participate in computer labs, design studios, theoretical courses, and classroom projects. Students will learn how to develop design concepts, taking into account social, environmental, functional, financial, and aesthetic aspects. Students will also develop computer and IT skills including CAD, 3D modelling, graphics modelling, multimedia, and web-design. All of these are made to help students develop their problem-solving skills, aesthetic ability, and creativity levels. Studying Industrial Design can open the way for many career opportunities as it teaches students how to develop and design any kind of products, from mobile phones, vehicles, furnitures and even fashions or videos games. The opportunities are limitless whether one wants to become a product designer, researcher, or entrepreneur.

Programme Aims

To produce Industrial Designers with broad technical, innovative and creative knowledges, associated hands-on and entrepreneurship skills to fulfil their professional demands in the highly competitive global market with confidence, outstanding ethical and moral values.

Programme Education Objectives (PEOs)

  • Graduates will apply the latest knowledge and techniques of Industrial Design to creatively and innovatively solve design problems with high level of competency and entrepreneurship.
  • Graduates will demonstrate leadership, management and teamwork skills, and able to communicate effectively in diverse teams.
  • Graduates will pursue lifelong learning in order to contribute to the advancement of the industrial design and technology professions and related contemporary issues.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of this programme, students be able to:

  1. Acquire and apply fundamental knowledge of industrial design and technology appropriate to the discipline.
  2. Identify, formulate, and solve industrial design and technology problems.
  3. Design and conduct experiments with data interpretation, and able to design systems or process to meet desired needs.
  4. Use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for industrial design and technology practice.
  5. Function in multi-disciplinary teams, able to write and communicate effectively with individuals.
  6. Understand and commit themselves to professional and ethical responsibilities, and impact industrial design and technology solutions in a social context.
  7. Identify fundamental entrepreneurship skills as applied in industrial design and technology profession.
  8. Recognise the need for and engage in life-long learning.
  9. Demonstrate an awareness of and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and their consequent responsibilities.
  10. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of art and design technology practices.
  11. Appreciate the impact of sustainable development in art and design, and technology practice.
  12. Recognise the need for professional development and engage in independent learning.

Entry Requirements

Upon completion of this programme, students be able to:

  1. Acquire and apply fundamental knowledge of industrial design and technology appropriate to the discipline.
  2. Identify, formulate, and solve industrial design and technology problems.
  3. Design and conduct experiments with data interpretation, and able to design systems or process to meet desired needs.
  4. Use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for industrial design and technology practice.
  5. Function in multi-disciplinary teams, able to write and communicate effectively with individuals.
  6. Understand and commit themselves to professional and ethical responsibilities, and impact industrial design and technology solutions in a social context.
  7. Identify fundamental entrepreneurship skills as applied in industrial design and technology profession.
  8. Recognise the need for and engage in life-long learning.
  9. Demonstrate an awareness of and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and their consequent responsibilities.
  10. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of art and design technology practices.
  11. Appreciate the impact of sustainable development in art and design, and technology practice.
  12. Recognise the need for professional development and engage in independent learning.

Tuition Fees

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