3D Design (SP)

3D Design (SP)

(SCQF level 5)

Part-time, Design

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Overview

This is a school-college partnership course.  We can only accept online applications from Glasgow City school students (S4-S6).  If you attend a different school please use the Contact Us button to get in touch.

On this practical, hands-on course, students will gain a foundation in the creative, research, technical and analytical skills required for the specialist areas of Product Design and Modelmaking.

You will learn to analyse a problem and use your conclusions to create sketch ideas before developing these into physical 3D design concepts and prototypes.

Working with a broad range of materials and equipment including modelling foam, vacuum formers and laser cutters you will develop an understanding of 3D methods.

You will develop strong communication skills and learn how to produce professional presentations for your design concepts and 3D models.

By the end of the course, you will have created a portfolio of work that can be used to apply for courses in this field or others in the creative industries.

Minimum entry requirements

This course is suitable for students who are interested in design and model making and who have an artistic, creative, or technical skillset. 

Applicants should hold three National 4 Qualifications, including English and Art & Design.

What you study
  • Art and Design: Personal Project.
  • Art and Design: Software Skills.
  • Art and Design: Analytical Drawing.

After the course

Completion of this course could be your first step towards a career in product design.  With further study you could work in a range of fields including Model Making for TV and Film, Product Design and Furniture Design.

Continuing Study

Graduates of this course will have developed an understanding of the design process and could progress into courses across the design department including Model Making for TV & Film, Product Design and Furniture Design.

Explore the Full Course Progression Pathway.

How the course is taught

This is a hands-on and practical course.  Staff will demonstrate how to use a variety of materials and equipment which you will learn. You will be taught using examples and get to see how other students have produced a professional portfolio of work. You will also be taught using technology and learn how to follow the design process. 

Dress code

Students should wear what they feel comfortable in. Football tops are not permitted.

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