School of Interactive Media and Technology

BTEC Higher Nationals Diploma in 3D Design (September 2012)

This 2 year HND course consists of a series of 3D design projects which serve to provide you with an introduction to the various issues and factors affecting the design of products. These can include looking at the changes in the way that people live, fashion and the media, developing technology, new materials and manufacturing processes .

Over the two years you will experience and develop skills used by the product design profession which will include:

• Prototyping and modelmaking using manual techniques and rapid prototyping technology.
• Undertaking research.
• Developing traditional drawing techniques.
• Using professional 2D and 3D graphic software required for design development and presentation work.

As part of the course study vocational trainings are arranged with television channels and other design businesses.

As product design practices tend to require fully qualified degree graduates, students after completing their course, have been able to go onto study at (final year) degree at various universities located throughout the country.

On completion of year 1 of the HND student may be awarded HNC (subject to credits obtained).

On completion of 2 years HND Students can use the pathway for a progression to final year for the degree BA/BSc or alternatively proceed to post graduate diploma Level 7.

Level QCF 5
Duration 2 Years
Mode: Full-Time (36 – 40 weeks per academic year) /Part Time/Distance/E Learning 2 to 3 years Fees:

• UK Students: £ 2950 per annum.
• Part Time/ Distance Learning (E Learning) £1950 per annum
• International Students: £4950 per academic year and registration or examination fees of the awarding body

Entry Requirement:

• 4 GCSEs with 2 GCE A Level
• Level 3/4 Qualification or any associate diplomas in engineering or IT
• Overseas qualification Higher School leaving certificate (intermediate)
• Mature students over the age of 21 with no formal qualification but experience and another qualifications may be admitted at the digression of the admission tutor

English Language requirement

• B2 in each of the four disciplines is the appropriate level for those coming to study at level 6 (undergraduate) and above.
• B1 is the appropriate level for lower courses, including the Pathways.
• In order to get a visa, those outside of universities will have to present a test certificate form
• MCHEMT is an independent test provider, please refer to ESOL qualifications page on our website.
• UK Border Agency Officers will be able to refuse a migrant who cannot speak without an interpreter.

Core units: All five units must be taken

1. Visual Communication in Art and Design
2. Ideas Generation and Development in Art and Design
3. Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design
4. Professional Practice in Art and Design
5. Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Optional units —

1. 3D Technology and Processes
2. 2D Technology and Processes
3. Computer Applications
4. Product Design
5. Graphics Design and Function
6. Animation Techniques for Interactivity in Artand Design

1. Digital Image Creation and Development
2. Ideas in Context
3. Research Project
4. Personal and Professional Development
5. Work-based Experience

This BTEC HND/HNC course is at a foundation degree level and designed to enable students to explore and develop creative and practical skills for 3 dimensional (3D) design. It provides training in the use of technology related to 3D design, while exploring ideas across a range of specialist subjects. Students are encouraged to develop individual, creative solutions, together with practical knowledge and skills. Minimum 16 hours a week plus practical work experience.