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US6214002 - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design with Honours program at the School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a comprehensive and rigorous course that prepares students for a career in product design. This four-year program focuses on developing students' design skills, creativity, and critical thinking abilities while equipping them with technical skills in various design tools and software.

    The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in design theory, aesthetics, and human-centered design. Students will learn about various design methodologies, research techniques, and design history to help them understand the role of design in society and its impact on people's lives. The curriculum also emphasizes the importance of sustainable design practices and ethical considerations in product design.

    Throughout the program, students will undertake a range of design projects that will challenge them to apply their learning to real-world scenarios. They will work on projects individually and in teams, collaborating with industry partners, and gaining valuable experience in problem-solving, prototyping, and production processes.

    The program's faculty comprises experienced academics and industry professionals who bring their expertise to the classroom, providing students with insights into the latest trends and techniques in product design. The School of the Arts, USM has state-of-the-art facilities, including design studios, workshops, and computer labs, where students can work on their design projects and experiment with various materials and techniques.

    Graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design with Honours program will be well-prepared for a career in the product design industry. They will have a solid grounding in design theory and practice, as well as technical skills in design tools and software. They will also have the ability to work collaboratively and independently, using their creativity and critical thinking abilities to develop innovative and sustainable design solutions.

    School of the Arts
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang Malaysia
    https://art.usm.my/index.php/programmes/undergraduate/bfa-hons-product-design

    Duration : Minimum 8 semesters (4 years) / Maximum 14 semesters (7 years)
    Medium Instruction : Lectures will be mainly delivered in both Bahasa Malaysia & English
    Examination : Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

      ACADEMIC 

      • Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and
      • Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate ) or
      • Diploma in related field

      ENGLISH 

      • IELTS/IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0 or
      • TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or
      • TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 7.5 or
      • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
      • PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or
      • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
      • Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5 

      Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issue with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements.
       

      INTERVIEW

      Candidates must undergo an interview session before being accepted by the respective faculty

      Note: Candidates do not have visual impairment (color blind) and do not have physical disability making it difficult for practical work.

      Candidates do not have visual, hearing and speech impairment (for specializing in Acting & Directing only
    • HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATESDIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS
      HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES:

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67 

      And 

      Minimum grade C in any 2 subjects 

      Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications
      DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS:

      Obtained Diploma in related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.67 

      And 

      Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution. 

      And 

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67 

      And

      Minimum grade C in any 2 subjects

      ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES
      (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives)

      • ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip and certificates
      • Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of  9 and minimum grade C in any 2 subjects
         

      AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

      Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of C in any 2 subjects
       

      INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

      • Passed IB diploma with 26 points
      • Minimum of 4 score at High Level (HL) in any 2 subjects 1 subject at Standard Level (SL)

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (USD)
      TYPE of fees: Total Tuition Fees
      Amount (USD):

      12,500.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (USD):

      1,562.50
      TYPE of fees: Per year
      Amount (USD):

      3,125.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (USD):

      112.50
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (USD):

      1,325.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Year 1: Visual Presentation Technique, Model Making Techniques, Computer Modelling 1, Technical Drawing 1, Elements and Principles of Design, Theory and Practice of Visual Communication, Visual Studio Practice 1, Introductions to Computer Graphic, History of Art and Design, Heritage Design, Visual Studio Practice 2 and Interactive Media 1.

    • Year 2: Material and Processes, Computer Modelling 2, Technical Drawing 2, Ergonomic in Design, Product Design 1, Furniture Design 1 and Industrial Training (Industrial Design).

    • Year 3: Industrial Design Management, Product Design 2, Furniture Design 2 and Design Research Methodology.

    • Year 4: Design Project 1 (Industrial Design) and Design Project 2 (Industrial Design).

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    • Corporate Product Designer,
    • Corporate Furniture Designer,
    • Space Planner,
    • Ergonomist,
    • Industrial Design,
    • Consultant,
    • Set Designer,
    • R&D Design,
    • Design Promoters,
    • Design Educationist,
    • Design Writer,
    • Engineering Production Designer,
    • CAD/CAM Designer,
    • Mould Designer,
    • Draftsmen,
    • Production Engineering,
    • Project Planning,
    • Technical Sales,
    • Interior Designer,
    • Exhibition Designer,
    • Advertising Designer,
    • Display Designer,
    • Marketing,
    • Management and Business Field.

    Related Industries:

    • Furniture and Homeware Industry
    • Consumer Electronics and Gadgets
    • Automotive and Transportation Design
    • Packaging and Industrial Design Companies
    • Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Product Design

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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