ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PRODUCT DESIGN

Provided by Raffles College of Higher Education


Course introduction

Introduction


The course aim specifically to equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding, as well as the contacts and networking experience, to establish themselves as design professionals. Through strong industry links and professionally relevant projects, briefs and simulated working practices, these courses will offer students the best possible advantages for fostering a career in the product design industries. Apart from international case studies, students are exposed to Asian culture and will integrate their own identity which will reflect their choice of design solutions.

Changes in technology, communications and commerce since that time have redefined product design, development and manufacture the world over. Research and design are now commonly carried out at a remote distance from engineering and manufacture. Marketing may be implemented in a third location. The introduction of almost unlimited variability within manufacturing now offers the possibility of a large number of one-off or small batches of designs being offered for sale. Issues of sustainability, environmental and social impacts have also developed quickly and strongly over the period since the last review. The course is taught through a portfolio approach to the preparation and selection of design project work for assessment, the introduction of specialist product design skills modules, 3D printing and milling technologies and explicit study in the concepts of sustainability. Most modules will include opportunities to experience a range of starting points and outcomes; this choice-element permits students to experiment with and encounter a varied ‘diet’ of possibilities adding to their professional portfolios.

Students will be able to draw from wide source of projects in Asia, participate in competitions and collaborative projects and work in multidisciplinary teams. This will increase their global employability and prepare them to launch their own business.


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Areas of employment include:

  • Product Designer
  • Furniture Designer
  • Toy Designer
  • Lighting Designer
  • Environmental/Spatial Designer
  • Design Consultant
  • Model Maker for Commercial Studios
  • Design Educationalist
  • 3D Rendering Designer



Curriculum Overview


Programme Structure


COURSE MODULES

  • 3D Conceptualization
  • 3D Manipulation (3D Studio Max)
  • Academic Research & Communication Skills
  • Colour Analysis in 3D Design
  • Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)
  • Computer Rendering (Rhinoceros)
  • Cultural Studies
  • Design Drafting - Technical Drawing
  • Design Management
  • Design Rendering
  • Design Theory
  • Digital Presentation
  • Human Factors
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Major Design Project - Product Design
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Model Making
  • Observational Drawing Skills
  • Retail Visual Merchandising
  • Solid Modeling - Rapid Prototyping
  • Studio Practice I: Sustainable Product Design
  • Studio Practice II: Lighting Design
  • Studio Practice III: Furniture Design - Recycling
  • Studio Practice IV: Electrical Product Design
  • Studio Practice V: Modular Design Systems
  • Studio Practice VI: Packaging Design



Entry Requirements


AGE REQUIREMENTS
The minimum age requirement is 16-years of age.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Students whose native language is not English must submit evidence of proficiency in the language. Students must meet the minimum English Standard as stipulated below to commence their registered Advanced Diploma/Bachelor/Master courses with Raffles College of Higher Education.



Duration & Intake


Programme Duration


Intakes: January, April, July and October
Duration: 2 Years (Full-time)



Fees & Funding

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