Product Design with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.****Course Summary**- Learn the creative, practical and digital skills needed to become a professional product or service designer- Put learning into practice with leading product design brands and the opportunity to take a placement year- Collaborate with practising designers with a diverse range of experience and professional networks- Challenge convention as you learn how to contribute to a more sustainable futureBy studying this course with a foundation year, you’ll begin by developing the creative, practical and academic skills needed for degree level study within the Creative Industries. You’ll learn alongside other foundation year students from across the Creative Industries Institute, becoming part of a vibrant creative community with access to specialist facilities, technical expertise and industry focused teaching. The foundation year prepares you to progress directly onto the Product Design degree, while also giving you the flexibility to transfer to another Creative Industries course without needing to reapply.Our Product Design course prepares you for an exciting career as a globally minded product or service designer. Through real-world projects and the exploration of new materials, processes and systems, you’ll learn to identify and respond empathetically, sustainably and collaboratively to creative opportunities and challenges. You’ll develop the creative, practical and digital skills needed for professional practice while applying your learning through collaborations with leading product design brands and the opportunity to take a placement year. Alongside working with practising designers and their professional networks, you’ll challenge convention and explore how design can contribute to a more sustainable future.**For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website:https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/art-and-design/ba-honours-product-design-with-foundation-year/full-time/**

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