Course summary
FdA Product Design will allow you to develop a range of design skills across many areas of Product Design including, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Computer Graphics, Branding Design, Set and Prop Design and Spatial Design. Central to the practice will be the study of materials and workshop processes to create models and prototypes, critical thinking, 3D computer modelling, visual communication and historical and contemporary design in context. The structure of the course also offers you the opportunity to gather strong business perspective and undertake a work placement within industry. The course is project-led and studio based with a mix of technical workshops, lectures, seminars and supervised studio practice. Assessment is continuous. Following the successful completion of the Foundation Degree, you will have the opportunity to progress directly onto the third year of the BA (Hons) Product Design within the School of Art and Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University, to top-up your qualification to an honours degree. This course is delivered at the Creative Arts Academy which is situated a short walk from City Centre campus.
Modules
Year 1: Subject One: The Twenty First Century Product Designer Constellation One - Concept Field One: The Entrepreneur Field One: Out in the Field Year 2: Subject Two: The Practicing Product Designer Constellation Two: Critique Field Two: Entrepreneurial Enterprise Field Two: Collaborative Working
Assessment method
A mix of practical, work-based and some written assessments, along with presentations and portfolios
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CR06
- Institution code:
- C16
- Campus name:
- Creative Arts Academy
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - BC
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A* - D
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Mature applicants (aged 21+) who do not have the standard entry requirements but have relevant work experience will be considered. A successful interview with the Course Leader or another member of the team may also be a requirement for entry onto the course
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/courses/foundation-degree-in-product-design
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 52 | No element lower than 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162) |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7500* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7500* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7500* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15000* | Year 1 |
| International | £15000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the College library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the College website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
EU students who have settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, may be eligible for student finance and be designated as a home student for fees purposes. Irish nationals are eligible for support under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
Sponsorship information
CAVC has a range of bursaries and scholarships that students on undergraduate, higher education programmes can apply for to support their studies. Applicants can find more information by visiting the college website
Provider information
Cardiff and Vale College
City Centre Campus
Dumballs Road
Cardiff
CF10 5FE