Description
Two year course
at North Hanover Street Campus
The design of successful consumer products is an activity that is dependant on the individual being able to respond to and accommodate the needs brought on by changes in the way that people live. This response requires an awareness of the social, cultural and technological factors which affect the design of products.
This full time 3D design, two year HND, course will allow students to study Product Design to a nationally recognised qualification. Product Design projects are developed from research to idea stage to sketch design then product model making and finally to the completion of presentation boards for client viewing.
As part of the course students have been taken on industrial visits and international design excursions to cities such as New York, Milan, London and Berlin. In addition to design projects students will learn about new materials, CAD and use manufacturing processes such as Laser Cutting to produce product prototypes in house.
Emphasis is placed on developing the core skills of Communication, Problem solving, Information Technology and Working with Others. The aim of the course is to deliver a variety of skills, knowledge and experience which can prepare you for employment or further study in an area of your choice. Students who have previously studied on the course have gone onto study Product Design, Sports Design, Transport Design, 3D Animation or a more specialised nature.
A portfolio is required for HNC/D applications. See the School of Design - Portfolio Guidance Notes for more information.
Download the HND 3D Design: Product Design Course Leaflet.
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Progression Opportunities
Career
Successful HND students may be taken on as a trainee by a design firm. Although this is a new course, fully qualified degree graduates with experience in modern visualisations computer software are required by current product design practices.
Study
On completion of the HND, further articulation may be possible to the third year of the Degree course offered by Glasgow Caledonian University in Product Design.
Entry Requirements
(a) NC Product Design or related discipline.
OR
(b) One Higher from Product Design, Graphic
Communication or Art and Design and English at
minimum Intermediate 2
OR
(c) Other equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
A portfolio is required for HNC/D applications.
Apply Information
Fill in an application form and return it as soon as possible to the College’s Student Services Section. Your application will be acknowledged within ten working days of receipt.
It is important that you complete the application form as accurately and clearly as possible. You may also wish to include additional information to support your application.
Your completed application form will be passed to a course tutor who will consider your application and you may be asked to attend an interview.
If you are successful you will be made a formal offer of a place. An unconditional offer means that you fulfil all the immediate course entry requirements and have been accepted. A conditional offer means that you must obtain certain qualifications or examination grades before you are accepted. Guidance on how to accept or decline a place is contained in the offer letter.
If you decide to withdraw your application or if you are accepted on to more than one course, please inform the Student Services Section immediately. This will enable us to offer the places held open for you to other applicants.
Applicants who are unsuccessful will be given the opportunity to consider other options available to them and, if required, to seek advice from Student Services Staff.
If you have any questions about how to apply or wish to check on the progress of your application please contact the Student Services Section on 0141 566 6224 or email studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Applications are welcomed throughout the year. However, the earlier you apply the better your chance of a place on the course of your choice.
You may want some guidance before applying for a place on a College course. Help and support is freely available by contacting the College’s Student Services Section.
For entry onto some of our full time courses students should provide a portfolio which includes recent work relevant to their choice of course Portfolio Guidance Notes
Enrolment
Enrolment dates vary according to course requirements. If you have accepted a definite offer of a place, the Student Services Section will provide you with joining instructions giving details on when to enrol and first day attendance. These are usually sent at the beginning of August.
Induction
During your first few days at the College you will obtain more information on your course of study and the facilities on offer at College. Usually there is a Welcome Event at the beginning of each academic session. Details will be provided with joining instructions.