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Diploma in Product Design & Innovation (N68)Diploma in Product Design & Innovation (N68)

School of Design & EnvironmentSchool of Design & EnvironmentSchool of Design & Environment

N68 - Diploma in Product Design & Innovation (PDI)

• Student profile

• Course features

• Course structure

• Teaching & Learning initiatives

• Progression paths (further studies & employment)

Student Profile

Academic Year

FCAPlanned intake

COPTotal

Enrolment

2010/11 37 60 18 197

2011/12 42 45 17 168

2012/13 32 45 17 152

Course Features

Arts(Aesthetics)

Science(function)

Business(marketing)

PDi

Course Features

Course StructureLevel Emphasis Option

1 Fundamental training

Basic knowledge and skills in design thinking, design communication, engineering, design sketching and model making.

2 Specialised training

Build upon the fundamentals to improve students’ know how in 3D form, colour, human factor, engineering design, prototyping and basic business.

3 Integrated training

Develop and integrate in greater depth students’ skills in 3D product design, prototype development and business.

• 3 month internship• 3 month Full Time

Project

Course Structure

Course Structure

First-Year Modules Second-Year Modules Final-Year Modules

Level 1.1 (28 CUs)- Visual Thinking & Design Sketching- History & Priinciples of Design - Engineering Mathematics 1- Manufacturing Processes- Materials & Design Applications 1 Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules- Idea Jumpstart - Sports & Wellness

Level 1.2 (28 CUs)- Design Specification & Conceptual Design- Design Presentation & Methods- Engineering Mathematics 2- Engineering Sciences for Design 1- Computer Aided Design & Drawing 1 Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules- Communication & Contemporary Issues

Level 2.1 (25 CUs)- Product Form & Aesthetics

- Materials & Design Applications 2 - Computer-Aided Design & Drawing 2- Engineering Sciences for Design 2Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules- Idea Blueprint^- Elective Module^Level 2.2 (24 CUs) - Ergonomics & User-Centred Design - Product Design Project 2- Component Design & DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules- Idea Launchpad - Elective Module^

Level 3.1 (23 CUs) - Product Innovation Project- Design for Manufacturability - Entrepreneurship & Business Plan - Business & Project ManagementInterdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules

- Product Design Project 1

- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective - Elective Module^

Level 3.2 (22 CUs)- Three-month Internship- Product Design & Development Project

Please refer to the IS website http://www.np.edu.sg/is for details of the IS modules.Note: Candidates with severe vision deficiency should not apply for the course.

T&L Initiatives

• Guest Lectures by Practitioners

• Off-campus Learning

• Experiential Learning

• Project Showcase

• Competitions

• Overseas Immersion Programme

• Study trips

Guest Lectures by Practitioners

Environmental Design (Oct 2011)

Hitachi (Engineering Design)

(Jan 2012)

Inclusive Design (Christ Lim)(Apr 2012)

Off-campus Learning

Tong Tar Bus Company (Dec 2011)

Japan Creative Centre(Sep 2011)

Reddot Design Museum(Annual)

EUCD Lesson (Annual)

PFA Lesson (Annual)

Experiential Learning

James Dyson WorkshopMay 2012

Egg Carrier - Apr 2012 ION Orchard - May 2012

Project Showcase

Reddot Design Museum Mar 2008

National Library April 2009

HortPark March 2010

Ngee Ann Polytechnic May 2011 & 2012

Competitions

YDA/DAS (Gold & Silver)(Jun 2010)

James Dyson Award(Aug 2009 & 2011)

Museum R US (Silver)(Feb 2010)

Vertical Green N’Park(Feb 2010)

Overseas Immersion Programme

Jiangnan University, Wuxi,

China

Mar/Apr 2010 Mar/Apr 2011

Study Trips

Sep 2007 Sep 2008

Mar 2012

Jiangnan University, China

SCUT, Guangzhou, ChinaChaoYang University, Taiwan

Sep 2010

Progression Path – Further Studies

LOGO UNIVERSITY DEGREE

Nanyang Technological University, S’pore

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design, Digital Animation, Digital Filmmaking, Interactive Media, Photography and Digital Imaging, or Visual CommunicationBachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

National University of Singapore, S’pore

Bachelor of Arts in Industrial DesignBachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

University of Strathclyde, UK (*)

Bachelor of Science in Product Design & Innovation Bachelor of Engineering in Product Design Engineering

University of NSW, Aus (*)

Bachelor of Industrial Design

University of Canberra, Aus (*)

Bachelor of Industrial Design

Monash University, Aus (*)

Bachelor of Industrial Design

Exemption/Advanced StandingDepending on the universities, you can enjoy up to two years of exemption or gain advanced standing from many of their basic degree programmes.

Progression Path – Employment

Exciting job prospects are on offer in the creative and innovation industries, both locally and around the world.

• Product designers• Industrial designers• Furniture designers • Engineering designers• Packaging designers• Design project coordinators• Design consultants• Product merchandisers• Design managers

Graduates employed at CPRVision, Vetco, Magnum SuvSea, NiMiC, H&M, YAMP, Glass Form, Singapore Mint, etc.

Thank you