Special Features:
- Studio-based course that nurtures a culture of investigation and creativity. Each year group have their own studio space with access to workshops and computer facilities.
- Facilities for students include: design studios; 3D modelling studio; traditional workshop; suite of rapid prototyping equipment; testing room and equipment; model finishing room; design research centre and printing/plotter facilities.
- On-going collaboration with industry across all years of the course to allow students to experience the design process in action.
- One semester work placement or study abroad option in Year 2.
- Students are encouraged to enter national and international design competitions and have a strong record of success including the Dyson Awards, FP7 Marie Curie Awards, Universal Design Awards and Student Graduate Awards.
- Annual design exhibition to allow students to present their work and demonstrate their skills to industry and community.
- The designCORE Research Centre provides cutting-edge research and is directly linked with the undergraduate course enabling knowledge transfer.
- Exit award – Higher Certificate in Arts in Industrial Design (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.
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