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Welcome to: BA (Hons) Design for Industry at Northumbria University Ian Hewit Senior Lecturer
Welcome What makesto: a great designer? BA (Hons) Design for Industry at Northumbria University Amazing design skills Social & cultural awareness Creative confidence
Ian Hewit Senior Lecturer
What makes a great designer? Amazing design skills Social & cultural awareness Creative confidence
How do we deliver this? Unique experience Focus on the individual
How do we deliver this? Unique experience Focus on the individual
Two Placement opportunities Large network of providers Competitive & portfolio based Industry links; including British Airways, Mars, Unilever, Black & Decker, Hallmark, Nike, Lego, Kenwood, Draeger
Two Placement opportunities Large network of providers Competitive & portfolio based Industry links; including British Airways, Mars, Unilever, Black & Decker, Hallmark, Nike, Lego, Kenwood, Draeger
If you are joining us in September 2020 Your health and wellbeing are our priority – but so is your education, and we will work tirelessly to deliver our quality learning experience safely. If you can travel safely to us, we will welcome you from 21 st September 2020 for your induction programmes; teaching will start from 28th September. If you can’t travel to us safely, you will start online and join us when you can. Learn on campus with fellow students, as appropriate, through small group teaching, with access to digital hubs, classrooms, laboratories, studios and clinics, and with full access to the University Library – one of the best academic libraries in the UK. On-campus learning will be combined with flexible online study; with online lectures (both live and pre-recorded), interactive activities, webcasts, seminars, workshops, discussion groups and more. You will experience a truly blended learning experience. Online learning will be collaborative and engaging – designed for a virtual experience and tailored to you and your subject and delivered through our user friendly learning environment – Blackboard Ultra – providing access to virtual classrooms, laboratories, studios, clinics and our library online. Taught, directed and independent learning activities will be clearly communicated week by week, developing your critical thinking and enabling you to challenge yourself and each other, and apply your learning.
Introduction to the Course (Examples of Current Modules) If you are joining us in September 2020 Your health and wellbeing are our priority – but so is your education, and we will work tirelessly to deliver our quality learning experience safely. If you can travel safely to us, we will welcome you from 21 st September 2020 for your induction programmes; teaching will start from 28th September. If you can’t travel to us safely, you will start online and join us when you can. Learn on campus with fellow students, as appropriate, through small group teaching, with access to digital hubs, classrooms, laboratories, studios and clinics, and with full access to the University Library – one of the best academic libraries in the UK. On-campus learning will be combined with flexible online study; with online lectures (both live and pre-recorded), interactive activities, webcasts, seminars, workshops, discussion groups and more. You will experience a truly blended learning experience. Online learning will be collaborative and engaging – designed for a virtual experience and tailored to you and your subject and delivered through our user friendly learning environment – Blackboard Ultra – providing access to virtual classrooms, laboratories, studios, clinics and our library online. Taught, directed and independent learning activities will be clearly communicated week by week, developing your critical thinking and enabling you to challenge yourself and each other, and apply your learning.
Introduction to the Course (Examples of Current Modules) Year 1 – Level 4
Year 2 – Level 5
Industrial Design Foundation (Key Skills) Design History, Theory & Context Communicating Design
Industrial Design Practice (Skills & Techniques, Live Projects & National Competitions) Contemporary Design Context (Theory, Skills) Industrial Placement or Personal Live Project (Opportunity to study abroad)* (* subject to government guidance on COVID-19)
Year 3 – Level 5
Year 4 – Level 6
Professional Design Practice (Design Projects) Professional Design Context (Theory, Skills, Critical Writing) Industrial Placement or Personal Live Project
Critical & Contextual Design Report Design Competition / Collaboration Project Final Major Project Pt 1 & Pt 2 (Self Directed)
Introduction to the Course (Examples of Current Modules) Year 1 – Level 4
Year 2 – Level 5
Industrial Design Foundation (Key Skills) Design History, Theory & Context Communicating Design
Industrial Design Practice (Skills & Techniques, Live Projects & National Competitions) Contemporary Design Context (Theory, Skills) Industrial Placement or Personal Live Project (Opportunity to study abroad)* (* subject to government guidance on COVID-19)
Year 3 – Level 5
Year 4 – Level 6
Professional Design Practice (Design Projects) Professional Design Context (Theory, Skills, Critical Writing) Industrial Placement or Personal Live Project
Critical & Contextual Design Report Design Competition / Collaboration Project Final Major Project Pt 1 & Pt 2 (Self Directed)
Teaching & Assessment Each year split into modules worth 20 or 40 credits. Mixture of core, mandatory modules. You study for 120 credits per year. (60 credits each semester). Lectures (large group teaching), seminars (small group discussions) and workshop practical sessions.
Teaching & Assessment Each year split into modules worth 20 or 40 credits. Mixture of core, mandatory modules. You study for 120 credits per year. (60 credits each semester). Lectures (large group teaching), seminars (small group discussions) and workshop practical sessions.
Design Foundation Year Dual offer scheme – automatically offer change if grades are lower than predicted. Four/five year route for our Design programmes that includes a preparatory Foundation Year alongside the standard programme and a placement/study abroad year. Opportunity to develop subject knowledge, experience and skills to prepare you for progression to an honours degree. Alternative route for candidates without the required entrance profile for an honours degree.
Design Foundation Year Dual offer scheme – automatically offer change if grades are lower than predicted. Four/five year route for our Design programmes that includes a preparatory Foundation Year alongside the standard programme and a placement/study abroad year. Opportunity to develop subject knowledge, experience and skills to prepare you for progression to an honours degree. Alternative route for candidates without the required entrance profile for an honours degree.
Entry Requirements Level 4 (BA) entrance requirements are 120 UCAS tariff points, will also require GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade 4 or C, or equivalent. Foundation Year entrance requirements are 80 UCAS tariff points., will also require GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade 4 or C, or equivalent. Dual offer scheme – All candidates that are made a BA offer are automatically reserved a place on the four/five year route, which includes the Foundation Year, should you miss our entrance requirements. We accept a combination of Level 3 qualifications, including A Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using at the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariffcalculator
Entry Requirements Level 4 (BA) entrance requirements are 120 UCAS tariff points, will also require GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade 4 or C, or equivalent. Foundation Year entrance requirements are 80 UCAS tariff points., will also require GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade 4 or C, or equivalent. Dual offer scheme – All candidates that are made a BA offer are automatically reserved a place on the four/five year route, which includes the Foundation Year, should you miss our entrance requirements. We accept a combination of Level 3 qualifications, including A Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using at the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariffcalculator
Facilities
Northumbria are 11th in the UK for Facilities. * Major campus investment in recent years. Sports Central, Student Central, Digital Commons, Architecture Studios and Information Sciences Building. One of the best academic libraries in the UK, held Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2010, and with 24/7 access. ** Our IT, Library and course resources are all ahead of sector for satisfaction. *** * Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018. ** Digital library is currently 24/7, access to library learning spaces reviewed in line with Covid-19 guidance. *** National Student Survey 2019.
Facilities
Northumbria are 11th in the UK for Facilities. * Major campus investment in recent years. Sports Central, Student Central, Digital Commons, Architecture Studios and Information Sciences Building. One of the best academic libraries in the UK, held Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2010, and with 24/7 access. ** Our IT, Library and course resources are all ahead of sector for satisfaction. *** * Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018. ** Digital library is currently 24/7, access to library learning spaces reviewed in line with Covid-19 guidance. *** National Student Survey 2019.
Model Making & Design Iteration
Model Making & Design Iteration Products, Services & Systems
Products, & Systems Aesthetics,Services Materials & Interaction
Aesthetics, & Interaction Conceptual Materials Interactions
Conceptual Interactions
ConceptualOpportunities Interactions Placement
Or optional study abroad year is available, allows students to put their theoretical and academic knowledge into practice.
Placement Opportunities Competition Winners
Or optional study abroad year is available, allows students to put their theoretical and academic knowledge into practice.
Competition Winners
Broad programme Experienced, Professional academic team Track record with Live projects 4 Year thin sandwich course Placements and links with industry 40+ Year heritage and reputation
Broad programme Experienced, Professional academic team Track record with Live projects 4 Year thin sandwich course Placements and links with industry 40+ Year heritage and reputation
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Email bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk if you have any questions about entry requirements or your application. For course queries email rose.wong@northumbria.ac.uk or anthony.forsyth@northumbria.ac.uk BATCH 40 : 2019 final year’s major projects completed over twelve weeks during the end of their study on the Design for Industry course.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. The University continues to monitor guidance in relation to Covid-19 to ensure compliance with government requirements and to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.