About this Course

Have you ever wondered what it takes to design a computer, phone or any other electronic product?

In the Nitec in Product Design course, you will learn the fundamental skills in the creation and design of consumer goods  such as consumer electronics, furniture and lifestyle goods.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Conduct design research.
• Conduct material research and selection.
• Prepare presentation materials.
• Produce conceptual sketches of products.
• Fabricate mock ups and models.
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD models.
• Fabricate prototype model.
• Prepare design presentation.
• Co-ordinate and validate production and design integrity.

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

• Design Fundamentals

• Design Conceptualisation
  

• 2D Illustration
  

• 3D Modeling
  

• Design for Manufacturing
  

• Project
  

Specialisation Modules

Group A (Consumer Electronics)

• Consumer Electronics Production Technology
  
• Consumer Electronics Studio Design Practice
  

Or

Group B (Furniture)

• Furniture Production Technology
  
• Furniture Studio Design Practice
  

Or

Group C (Lifestyle)

• Lifestyle Production Technology and Methods
  
• Lifestyle Studio Design Practice
  

Life Skills Modules

• Personal and Professional Development I & II
  
• Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
  
• Sport and Wellness I & II
  

Electives (Course Specific)

• Packaging Design and Branding
  
• Electives (Inter-disciplinary)
  
• Pottery Fundamentals
  
• Small Business Management
  

Electives (Cross-Level)

• Photography Essentials
  
• Design Thinking
  
• Entrepreneurship for Innovation
  
• Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
  
• Creative Copy Production
  

Electives (General)

• Elementary Japanese
  
• Conversational Mandarin
  
• Understanding Foreign Cultures
  
• Industry Attachment
  
• Overseas Experiential Programme
  

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Product Design graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. 

Nitec in Product Design graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.

Career Prospects

Nitec in Product Design graduates are employed by companies in the creative industries. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Assistant Product Designer, Product Illustrator and CAD Modelers.  The strong foundation in creative skills, technical proficiency, social and environmental understanding and a keen insight into customers, supports a design professional with a wide choice of rewarding career options to look forward to.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. This challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Product Design course, you need to have:

Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level

*Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not have colour-appreciation deficiency and must attend an interview and pass a drawing test for admission.

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