Overview
Design is the creation of a plan for the construction of an object or system, and it portrays different meanings in different fields. The word design is referring to the field of industrial design where physical products are created through a series of design process and principles. Industrial designers not only focus on the appearance of a product, but also on how it functions, how it is manufactured and ultimately the value and experience it provides to users.
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Industrial Design is a three (3) years programme developed for students who are passionate in arts and design. This programme allows student to choose elective courses from three different specialization, namely furniture design, product design and transport design, that makes this program different from the current programs in the market. Throughout three years students will be encouraged to explore design and development process in relation to scales of manufacture with a focus on usability, ergonomics, aesthetics, materials, manufacturing, and production. This programme is offered to fulfil both the present and future industry needs where the graduates will be able to:
- Incorporating technical skills from integration of ergonomic, aesthetics, technology, and marketing values
- Demonstrating innovative and creative use of digital technology and numerical techniques
- Exhibiting entrepreneurial skills
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- PEO1Â UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent and innovative in Industrial Design industry and other related industry.
- PEO2Â UniKL graduates with effective leadership and teamwork skills as well as verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in industry.
- PEO3Â UniKL graduates who are committed to the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement
- PEO4Â UniKL graduates who practice professionalism with ethics and social responsibility.
- PEO5Â UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- PLO 1
Interpret and apply knowledge and skills including the use of numeracy techniques in relevant areas in Industrial Design effectively for innovative practices - PLO 2
Critically analyse historical, contextual, conceptual theories, and ethical judgement in Industrial Design practice. - PLO 3
Create and conceive ideation and innovation for the practise areas of Industrial Design. - PLO 4
Articulate and communicate ideas and concepts comprehensively in visual, written, and oral engagements. - PLO 5
Execute design concepts and cost analysis through the use of digital and other technologies for effective delivery. - PLO 6
Construct a portfolio for Industrial Design field, through reflectivity, reviews, and evaluations. - PLO 7
Communicate and interact with experts, peers, clients, superiors, and society under work and organisational related environment for the development of Industrial Design. - PLO 8
Demonstrate leadership and accountability with a commitment to professional and ethical practices including adherence to legal requirements in executing instructions related to the job and organisational functions. - PLO 9
Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning for academic and career development and entrepreneurial mindset in the applications of Industrial Design.
Career Path
Career Information
- Industrial Designer
- Consumer Product Designer
- Transport Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Technical Designer
- Model maker
- Furniture Designer
- Computer Aided Designers (CAD)
- Display and Exhibition Designer
- Interior Designer
- 3D Printer Specialist
Subject
- Design Fundamental and Visual Communication
- Industrial Design Sketching
- Fundamental English
- Mathematics for Design
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim di Malaysia/Culture and Lifestyle in Malaysia 2
- Professional English 1
- Technical Drawing
- Professional English 2
- Solid Modeling
- History And Theory Of Industrial Design
- Design Thinking
- Model Making Technique
- Product Design
- Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban
- Philosophy And Current Issues / Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban
- Digital Technology
- Safety, Health And Environment
- Surface Modelling
- Design Studio One
- (Majoring: Furniture, Transport Or Product Design)
- Ergonomics
- 2d Computer Aided Design
- Design Research And Method
- Foreign Language 1
- Advanced Product Design
- Co-curriculum (Community Service 2)
- Cae Driven Design
- Design Studio Two (Majoring: Furniture, Transport OrProduct Design)
- Technopreneurship
- Foreign Language 2
- Sustainability In Design (Envo, Social,Economic)
- Aesthetics And Product Language
- Design Business And Marketing
- Material And Technology For Designer
- Innovation Management
- Final Design Project
- Furniture Materials: Wood and Non-Wood
- Elective
- Elective
- Industrial Training
- Design for Manufacture and Assembly
- Electrical and Electronics Fundamental
- Lean for Product Design Development
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Fundamentals of Transport Design and Packaging
- Transport Styling and Design
Mode of Study: Part Time
- Design Fundamental And Visual Communication
- Industrial Design Sketching
- Fundamental English
- Professional English 1
- Mathematics For Design
- Falsafah Dan Isu Semasa
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim Di Malaysia
- Culture And Lifestyle In Malaysia 2
- History And Theory Of IndustrialDesign
- Professional English 2
- Model Making Technique
- Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban
- Philosophy And Current Issues / Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban
- Solid Modeling
- Digital Technology
- Technical Drawing
- Design Thinking
- Product Design
- Surface Modelling
- Safety, Health And Environment
- Ergonomics
- Design Research And Method
- Foreign Language 1
- Design Studio One (Majoring: Furniture, Transport Or Product Design)
- Technopreneurship
- 2d Computer Aided Design
- Design Studio Two (Majoring: Furniture, Transport Or Product Design)
- Foreign Language 2
- Advanced Product Design
- Sustainability In Design (Envo,Social, Economic)
- Design Business And Marketing
- Aesthetics And Product Language
- Cae Driven Design
- Co-curriculum (Community Service 2)
- Material And Technology For Designer
- Furniture Materials: Wood And Non Wood
- Innovation Management
- Final Design Project
- Elective
- Elective
- Industrial Training
- Design For Manufacture And Assembly
- Electrical And Electronics Fundamental
- Lean For Product Design Development
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Fundamentals Of Transport Design And Packaging
- Transport Styling And Design
