Product Design
Product Design is everywhere. It’s exciting, creative and ever-changing. Every product you use has been designed, from your toothbrush to your tablet. Study Product Design at Otago Polytechnic and you’ll learn how to design objects and systems to improve the way we live.
In a rapidly expanding global media environment, a product design qualification will open doors. Learn how to present ideas and stories creatively and effectively, a skill highly sought after by employers. Our Product Design graduates work around the world creating incredible products in a variety of industries.
What you’ll appreciate most when you study with us is our real-world approach to learning. Working for clients on actual jobs as part of your studies will give you the skills to seamlessly transition to employment or promotion.
Product Design qualifications
Art, Design
Prepare for a junior-level role in a creative workplace or use this qualification to build a portfolio and get entry into a higher level creative. Study courses including art and design history, creative methods and visual arts studio, and complete a studio project of your choice which ends with you creating your own exhibition.
Duration
17 Weeks
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Entry-level roles, Further tertiary study , Junior Designer
Design
During this hands-on programme, you’ll learn how to approach the design of products, services and systems keeping human needs, use, and sustainability as your core focus. You’ll design, build and test prototypes to understand concepts and to gain skills in conceptualisation, drawing, modelmaking, Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, graphic design and production methods. You will graduate well-equipped for the workforce, with transferable skills in project management, communication, marketing and idea generation.
Duration
3 Years
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Design Consultant, Entrepreneur, Model Maker, Product Designer, Proto-Typer, Researcher, Social Innovator
Design
If you are looking to achieve an applied qualification in a specialist area to complement your existing design degree or experience, you can opt for this programme and specialise in either Communications, Fashion or Product Design. This diploma will help you gain an understanding of the professional and strategic requirements of your industry, and to extend your professional research techniques. The skills you develop will then be applied to your selected area-specific courses and showcased in your final project.
Duration
1 Year
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Brand Designer, Fashion Designer, Product Designer
Design
Perfect if you're returning to study after a long break or if you desire personalised guidance and support. This qualification introduces you to postgraduate study in a guided learning environment. You will have to option to focus on one discipline or take up a cross-disciplinary approach.
Duration
1 Semester
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Curator, Design Consultant, Design Lead, Design Manager, Design Researcher, Entrepreneur, Practising artist
Design
This is an advanced programme with an emphasis on design research. You can choose to conclude the degree by either completing a Thesis or developing an Integrated Body of Creative Work.
Duration
1 Year
Delivery
Blended learning
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Art Educator, Curator, Design Lead, Design Manager, Design Researcher, Doctoral study, Practising artist
Design
Learn how to enhance user experiences through design. You will develop skills to use design as a strategic tool by undertaking applied research tailored to suit your needs. You will explore ways to create new products and systems that contribute to satisfying human interactions. Multi-disciplinary design interaction, criticism and debate will be encouraged throughout the programme.
Duration
18 Months
Delivery
Blended learning
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Curator, Design Consultant, Design Lead, Design Researcher, Entrepreneur, Practising artist
Contact us
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