Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design (Product Design) (Beacon International College)
Course Information
Description
Beacon International College is a BTEC Approved Centre for the above programme.
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Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement
Diploma
- Chinese Senior Secondary Year 3
- GCE ‘A’ Levels – at least two (2) Grade E
- ITE Higher NITEC 2.5
- STPM – 2 passes
- Vietnam Grade 12
- Any other equivalent qualification
English Entry Requirement
Students with equivalent foreign qualifications may be admitted provided they are proficient in the English Language, and possess
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent qualifications OR
- a Pass in English Placement Test determined by the College
Those who fail the English Placement Test will be required to successfully complete the EAP/ESL (Lower Intermediate) course conducted by college
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to develop their careers in the creative industries sector through:
- Entering employment
- Continuing existing employment
- Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates
- Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Progressing to university
Modules
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Art and Design (Product Design) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits. This 240-credit qualification consists of mandatory core units, specialist units and optional units determined by the college that provide for a combined total of 240 credits.
The Higher National Diploma course comprises of subject units of study determined by the college from the following list:
Level 4 Mandatory Core / Specialist Units
- Professional Development
- Contextual Studies
- Individual Project (Pearson-set)
- Techniques & Processes
- 3D Practices
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Level 4 Optional Units
- Materials & Structures
- Packaging Design
- Visual Merchandising
- Communication in Art & Design
- Visual Narratives
- Principles of Lifedrawing
Level 5 Mandatory Core / Specialist Units
- Professional Practice
- Applied Practice - Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)
- Advanced Product Design Studies
Level 5 Optional Units
- Web Design
- Technical Drawing
- Branding & Identity
- Art Direction
- Material Selection & Specification
- Professional Modelmaking
- Jewellery Design
- 3D Modelling & Rendering
- User-Testing for Design
- Digital Animation
- Creative Entrepreneurship
- Trend Forecasting