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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