Art and Design BA (Hons) Product Design
What’s it about?
Product designers are responsible for giving form, function and meaning to a range of products that furnish our everyday lives. Their creative and practical input provides the essential link between the consumer and the manufacturer.
We will encourage you to be creative and innovative, to integrate design with manufacturing and to develop business and marketing skills. We have strong links with numerous national and international companies and you will develop practical skills through placements and collaborative projects.
Our specialist visiting lecturers add a ‘real-world’ focus to the programme so that you gain an understanding of design in a commercial environment.
What will I learn?
Year 1 introduces you to the range of core design skills that you will need by undertaking studio-based design projects. This is supported by study of materials and manufacturing technology, product visualisation, business and marketing.
In year 2 you will undertake a number of in-depth projects, exploring product design from user, cultural and manufacturing perspectives. You will study interface design, human factors, research strategies and production processes within the context of industry linked projects. All students are actively encouraged to undertake a period of placements in year 2.
In year 3 you will complete a dissertation and two major design projects, one of which will be self-directed and tailored to the career you want to follow. You will have the opportunity to participate in the prestigious New Designers exhibition in London.
Modules include: • Design Communication • Materials and Manufacturing • Interface Design • Design for Industry • Product Design Issues
PLACEMENT YEAR PART TIME
How will I learn? Teaching is delivered primarily via studio- based design projects supported by theoretical input from staff and visiting designers. Peer group learning, lectures and tutorials support design projects.
Can I get work experience? All students are encouraged to undertake work experience during year 2 and we provide guidance on portfolio and CV preparation.
There is also the option to study overseas in Finland, France or Spain. Teaching is in English and all EU exchanges are supported by an Erasmus grant.
Where can I get a job?
Our graduates go on to take a variety of influential positions including in-house designers, design consultants, freelance designers, digital designers, design managers and researchers for companies such as BT, Constar International, PDD, Mitre, Philips, Siemens, Adidas and Jaguar. Many graduates also go on to study at postgraduate level.
3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
• Rigorous programme with strong industry links
• CNC technology embedded in the curriculum with access to Rapid Prototyping
• Excellent employment record with cutting-edge design companies
Typical entry requirements 260 UCAS points
Specific requirements: Including an A2 in an Art and Design Technology subject at grade C minimum, excluding general studies
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time Four years full-time with International Foundation Year
Average teaching contact time: Contact hours are variable depending on the nature and type of module being delivered – can average between 12 and 18 hours per teaching week
Assessment: Coursework only. Your final degree classification will be based on your work in years 2 and 3
Programme code/s: W240 W240I with IFY
Employment and/or further study
77% of Art and Design graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
Further details from Course Enquiries Service +44 (0)161 295 4545
course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
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