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Industrial Design BA (Hons)

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What are the benefits of this course?

Design projects

You will undertake a series of integrated and applied design projects, throughout the duration of the industrial design programme.

Computer Design Tools

The programme develops exceptional design communication and presentation skills, through the application of design visualisation computer tools and digital media.

Commercial Design

The programme develops design for commercial appeal, understanding design markets and business, developing design trends and aesthetic styles.

User Centred Design

The programme develops design for the needs and requirements of people, designing for both aesthetic appeal and design interaction.

Industry

The programme includes an appreciation of design for industrial manufacture, the utilisation of materials in design and industrial production processes.

Placement

The programme has the option for a sandwich mode of study, through undertaking an industrial work placement during the third year. Full time mode of study is also available.

Benefits of the Industrial Design programme

In summary, the key benefits of the programme are: - design projects throughout - computer design tools - commercial design - user centred design - design for industrial manufacture - optional industrial placement - broad career range

Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)

School:
School of Design, Engineering & Computing,

Accreditations:
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).

Duration:
3 years (or 4 years with a 40 week placement).

Delivery method:
Full-time

Entry requirements:
For 2012 entry: 300 tariff points. Typically from 3 A-Levels or equivalent.
For 2013 entry: 300 tariff points, from 3 A-level, to include 100 from one relevant A-level (e.g.B) or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM.
Further details about entry requirements

Relevant subjects:
Design, Technology, Art, Graphics, Psychology, Business Studies, Media Studies

Recommended GCSEs:
This course requires a minimum of GCSEs or equivalent at grades A* to C, including English and Maths.

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

UCAS code:
W242

Course reference:
BAINDS

Related courses:
Design

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