Course description
Looking to become a qualified Product Designer? This is a challenging course, where you take part in an exciting and comprehensive programme of product design. You'll learn about new materials, CAD and how to use manufacturing processes, as well as developing 3D prototypes.
You'll work through all the stages of the design process through a number of projects, producing presentation boards for clients to review. The course gives you the skills required for employment in this high-demand industry sector (please see further information in the 'after the course' section). Delivered to you by our professional teaching staff who have significant product design experience.
The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
You'll study:
- New Materials.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
- Manufacturing processes, as well as developing 3D prototypes.
You'll develop the core skills of communication, problem-solving, information technology and working with others.
Entry requirements
- HNC 3D Design: Product Design; OR
- First year HND 3D Design: Product Design.
Progression
Upon graduating, you'll be able to seek employment as a qualified Product Designer, Solidworks 3D Modeller, or Digital Media Designer.
Continuing Study
After this course, you can continue on to first, second or third year of a variety of degree courses such as:
- BDes Hons Product Design at Edinburgh Napier University.
- BDes/MEDes Product Design at Glasgow School Of Art.
- BSc (Hons) Product Design and Innovation at Strathclyde University.
- BEng (Hons) Product Design & Development at University of the West of Scotland.
- BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design at Robert Gordon University.
- BA (Hons) Product Design at Edinburgh College Of Art.
- BA (Hons) Design for Industry at Northumberland University.
- BSc (Hons) Product Design at Duncan Of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
Course provider
City of Glasgow College
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow