Studying Product Design provides a clear sequence of skill and knowledge that will allow students to become independent and creative learners. Three-dimensional design is defined here as the design, prototyping and modelling or making of primarily functional and aesthetic products, objects, and environments, drawing upon intellectual, creative and practical skills. Students are required to work in one or more areas of three-dimensional design therefore Silverstone UTC students focus their studies in product design and architectural design. This provides students with the opportunity to experience and understand materials and processes associated with the High Performance Engineering industry.
The opportunity to think creatively and problem solve, both as individuals and as members of a team will develop student skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. The study of Product Design seeks to develop creativity and imagination, to design, develop and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts. Students will learn to develop technical accuracy when using different tools and materials, enabling them to make high quality prototypes. Understanding how to critically reflect on the work of other designs (and designers) throughout history, will support them to reflect on and improve their own work. An understanding of Product Design gives other learning purpose and relevance by linking work to other disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art.
Students studying Product Design will be well equipped with a broad range of designing skills to enable them to become the High Performance Design Engineers of the future and to develop careers where creativity, problem solving and reflection are key qualities sought by employers and universities.
