FdA Product Design will allow you to develop a range of design skills across many areas of Product Design including, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Computer Graphics, Branding Design, Set and Prop Design and Spatial Design.
Central to the practice will be the study of materials and workshop processes to create models and prototypes, critical thinking, 3D computer modelling, visual communication and historical and contemporary design in context.
The structure of the course also offers you the opportunity to gather strong business perspective and undertake a wo...
FdA Product Design will allow you to develop a range of design skills across many areas of Product Design including, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Computer Graphics, Branding Design, Set and Prop Design and Spatial Design.<br/><br/>Central to the practice will be the study of materials and workshop processes to create models and prototypes, critical thinking, 3D computer modelling, visual communication and historical and contemporary design in context.<br/><br/>The structure of the course also offers you the opportunity to gather strong business perspective and undertake a work placement within industry. The course is project-led and studio based with a mix of technical workshops, lectures, seminars and supervised studio practice. Assessment is continuous.<br/><br/>Following the successful completion of the Foundation Degree, you will have the opportunity to progress directly onto the third year of the BA (Hons) Product Design within the School of Art and Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University, to top-up your qualification to an honours degree.<br/><br/>This course is delivered at the Creative Arts Academy which is situated a short walk from City Centre campus.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Creative Arts Academy
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CR06
Institution Code
C16
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelD,D Other grade combinations totaling 48 points considered with a minimum of two A levels UCAS Tariff48 Scottish HigherB,C Equivalent to a minimum of 48 tariff points Access to HE DiplomaP:45 Pass Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 in a related subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP in a related subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3 Equivalent to a minimum of 48 tariff points GCSE/National 4/National 5Applicants will require GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language. Equivalent qualifications are considered. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A* D CAVC welcomes the Welsh Baccalaureate as a valuable qualification in its own right. The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |