Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Design
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose: The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Design is to prepare learners for research based Postgraduate study and entry into an Industrial Design career by enabling learners to produce creative solutions to complex problems in Industrial Design and to conduct and report on research under supervision. The qualification will also continue the work in design for social development, design for manufacture, design for the environment, and user-centred design. The research and development work in the qualification looks specifically at addressing issues encountered by the various communities of South Africa; the Industrial Designer's responsibility to the environment; the Industrial Designers responsibility to develop products that can be manufactured and can create employment and thereby improve the country's technology output and Industrial Designer's responsibility to place the end user at the centre of the creative process.
Rationale: The domain of Industrial Design covers mainly the areas of product design, furniture and transportation design. The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Design gives learners an opportunity to explore and meet the demands for innovation for a better living. This qualification aligns graduates with the challenges facing South Africa's manufacturing industry; the national requirements for design thinkers and the changing student needs for greater theory and design knowledge. The qualification also enables graduates to contribute and support the development of the Manufacturing Industry. Industrial Design learners develop their creative and technical skills by employing the current technology through a qualification supported by business studies, professional practice, consumer knowledge and ethics. Learners are introduced to the design process and get to learn studio practices through set projects. The Industrial Design profession has gradually evolved from being a tool only used to improve aesthetic design of manufactured products to becoming a source of design thinkers who are able to identify problems and solve them. Learners will conduct research, identify problems, propose solutions and convey final ideas through sketches, computer renderings and prototypes. They are also encouraged to engage in live projects for better understanding of actual industry practice. Such experiences are vital towards a seamless transition from a learning institution to a working environment.
Outcomes
- Produce creative solutions to complex industrial design problems.
- Conduct and report research under supervision.
- Act ethically and professionally.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Identification, analysis, and addressing of complex problems using knowledge and methods of industrial design
- Generation of multiple creative solutions using design thinking skills
- Prototyping appropriate design solutions using relevant design tools and technology
- Testing and evaluation of design solutions
- Demonstration of understanding of ethical issues and users' contexts
- Positive change resulting from design solutions
- Demonstration of knowledge of industrial design theory
- Production of creative solutions independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Preparation of a research proposal for a research essay
- Informed research using Industrial Design Theory
- Competent research conducted with appropriate methodologies
- Presentation and reporting of research findings according to academic conventions
- Creative insights and rigorous interpretations of industrial design problems in research findings
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Development of a business plan for a self-directed project
- Demonstration of ability to make ethical and professional decisions
- Adherence to professional standards of conduct in an industrial design context
Integrated Assessment:
- Use of both formative and summative assessments continuously throughout the learning experience
- Appointment of External Moderators based on qualifications and expertise
- Provision of feedback on assessments to learners
- Communication of feedback details in writing
- Methods of feedback include written reports, checklists, interviews, and verbal feedback
- Provision of constructive feedback tailored to the assessment's purpose
- Guidance on avoiding similar mistakes and improving performance
The Institution's Assessment Policy ensures thorough assessment of all modules for the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Design, with a focus on continuous improvement and development.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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