AUT - Product Design major: Bachelor of Design
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Product Design major: Bachelor of Design
At AUT a great product is defined as the end result of a design process that explores, challenges and/or meets and exceeds a clearly defined set of parameters. In this sense the term ‘product’ covers a broad range of outcomes. Products can be tangible, three-dimensional manufactured objects such as consumer products, furniture, packaging, sports equipment, or they can be product interfaces and product-related systems and services. Products can also be great solutions to real world problems and opportunities.
Bachelor of Design: degree outline
Entry requirements
- University Entrance
- Portfolio of art work
- Interview may be required
Structure
The product design major is delivered using a framework of practical and conceptual skills and processes which you use to explore and develop work. Key learning themes include research, critical and creative thinking, risk management and the development of strong design values. Ethical practices, along with environmental and social responsibility underpin all aspects of the major.
Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree). In each year you will study core (compulsory) papers, and select other papers from a range of options.
Year one papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 5:
115024 Creative Process (15)
115100 Core Studio Art and Design (30)
115101 Core Theory Art and Design (15)
115162 Product Design Studio II (30)
115163 Human-Centred Design I (15)
115164 Technology (15)
Year two papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 6:
116022 Product Design Studio III (30)
116023 Product Design Theory and Context (15)
116024 Computer Aided Design (CAD) (15)
116025 Product Design Studio IV (30)
116026 Production Technology (15)
116200 Elective Project (15)
Year three papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 7:
117214 Product Design Studio V (30)
117215 Human-Centred Design II (15)
117216 Business and Innovation (15)
117217 Product Design Studio VI (45)
117301 Professional Practice (15)
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting requisite requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- Product and industrial design
- Computer aided design
- Design research
- Furniture design
- Medical, sport or performance wear design
- Packaging design
- Technology teaching (Secondary School)*
Honeycomb Surfboard
Video of Michael Grobelny, surfer and AUT product design student designing, making and testing his very own eco-friendly wooden surfboard.