Certificate in Product Design

Aim
The certificate in Product Design course aims at preparing students to participate effectively in designing new products required by consumers each year.

Objectives

• To develop creative, conceptual, visualization and communication skills.
• To impart Modern Technical knowledge as a means of investigating new forms and solutions.
• To explore the development of art and design across the years.

Course Structure
Course work emphasizes the following:

• Design Process
• Form and Function
• Economic, Socio-cultural and Technological issues.
• References are also made to historical developments of the design practice.

By understanding how historical and cultural issues influence design, students begin to develop designs relevant and appropriate to their society.

In response to modern manufacturing processes, the Product Design program
focuses on preparing students through extensive use of computer aided design.

The local manufacturers provide nearby workshop situations and opportunities for collaboration on product design for actual markets. The product maintains contact with the professional designers through field trips to manufacturers and design firms as well as seminars, lectures and critics by leading designers. Product Design graduates may find a broad array of career opportunities in fields ranging from staff designer for manufacturers and design companies to entrepreneurship.

Common Programme

• Introduction to design
• Draughtsmanship and Aesthetics
• Business Studies
• Communication Skills
• Introduction to Computers
• Socio-Cultural Studies

Major Programme

• Research, Historical and Contextual Referencing
• Materials
• Tools and Machines
• Processes
• Technology
• Product Design and Development
• Computer Aided Design
• Manufacturing, Team Design, Universal Design
• Major Project

Entry Requirements

• KCSE aggregate C-,Crafts and fabrication skills an added advantage

Duration

• Nine months

Mode of Study

• Full time

Fee: Ksh 27,000 per term