Product Design
Product Design
Product Design
The design based course will equip learners with the prerequisite skills and knowledge to progress to undergraduate courses in Product Design and other STEM disciplines.
This course will help learners develop key transferable skills such as critical thinking and creative problem solving through a focus on design as a fundamental process.
In addition, this course will allow learners to explore new materials, technologies and methods of product realisation through the use of 3D modelling, printing and assembly.
Course Content
Combined Materials (5N0764); Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929); Design Skills (5N0784); Drawing (5N1862); Personal Effectiveness (5N1390); Parametric CAD (5N5765); Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design (5N0755); Work Experience (5N1356); Maths for STEM* (5N0556).
*Elective module
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Design (5M2208)
Duration
1 year – September to May (full-time)
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent exam, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.
Third Level Links/Progression
This is recognised by TU Dublin, and NCAD for alternative entry qualification to Product Design (TU Dublin, TU811), Product Design (NCAD, AD212) and other Third Level Institutions for design based courses.
Course Charges
€50 registration fee.
Please note that course fees are subject to change.