Product Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£525
- Start Date(s): 29 July 2024, 5 August 2024
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, one week
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
This course is a series of practical workshops that'll introduce you to product design and innovation, from idea to manufacture. You'll develop your design and interpersonal skills and consider new ways of thinking and better team building – essential tools for successful product design.
Several small projects will be completed as individuals and in teams throughout the week, developing your skills as a designer in a variety of different fields.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your portfolio. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
Here's what our previous attendees said:
'I enjoyed the variety of projects, the freedom to be creative and the sessions on drawing.'
'I particularly enjoyed the group work which allowed me to come up with designs rather than just drawing in silence which I do at home!'
'I have developed my 3D Sketching skills and now know how to use a 3D printer from scratch. I really enjoyed the projects as we had more freedom to create what we wanted to do'
'I enjoyed that we could be so hands-on and creative. All of the sessions were well organised and very fun.'
'I enjoyed making things out of weird materials'
'This course allowed me to learn new sketching techniques and also allowed me to come up with new ideas faster'
'This course has given me an insight in to what career I might want to pursue, the tutors were great'
What you’ll study
This course is for you if you plan on becoming a product designer in the future.
It's ideal if you are interested in working on projects that will strengthen your portfolio and which demonstrates new approaches in your work.
- explore how to develop your innovation skills and provide solutions to design problems
- investigate how to create new concepts that appeal to audiences that might have differing needs and abilities
- undertake quick and practical workshops in sketching and presentation techniques
- identify ways in which new products can best be positioned in the busy market place, and how you can develop an effective branding and marketing strategy
- model development using everyday materials to convey simple design ideas
- build team spirit and refresh your creative thinking skills.
- sketching and rendering
- CAD design and model making
- design and manufacture using obscure materials
- presentation techniques
- design futures (conceptual design and future design technologies)
- design theory, design analysis and deconstruction, and real world applications
- design processes and product analysis.
Further information on what you'll study
Social events
We appoint NTU Student Ambassadors who host social events on Monday and Wednesday evening to help you make friends across the whole of our summer school programme for 15 – 17 year olds, which are free to attend.
How you’re taught
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.
You will receive 25 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.
96% of previous course attendees were satisfied with the course, received the attention they needed and would consider doing another short course at NTU.
Careers and employability
The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests and develop your portfolio so that ultimately, you can make an informed decision about your future.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment on the City Campus.
You’ll find collaborative working spaces where you develop your sketches and concepts, and IT suites equipped with industry standard software including Adobe Creative Cloud and AutoCAD.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for design, making and materials, and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills.
You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for design, making and materials, and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills.
You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £525.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- Pens and notepad
- Pencils, 30 cm ruler and sketchpad
- Camera - your phone will be fine
- Laptop and memory stick if you have one – useful but not essential.
If you would like to do any pre-course research, you can look at:
- Abstract series on Netflix
- The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
- How It’s Made series on Youtube
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation?
If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.
To support safeguarding, all guests aged 16 and 17 will be accommodated together in the same halls of residence.
The reception and security team are available 24 hours, and there will be a dedicated supervisor(s) during the evenings and mornings, outside of class times.
Guests will be provided with a mobile number for the supervisor(s) during their stay.
If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?
If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.
The fee for this course is £525.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- Pens and notepad
- Pencils, 30 cm ruler and sketchpad
- Camera - your phone will be fine
- Laptop and memory stick if you have one – useful but not essential.
If you would like to do any pre-course research, you can look at:
- Abstract series on Netflix
- The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
- How It’s Made series on Youtube
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation?
If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.
To support safeguarding, all guests aged 16 and 17 will be accommodated together in the same halls of residence.
The reception and security team are available 24 hours, and there will be a dedicated supervisor(s) during the evenings and mornings, outside of class times.
Guests will be provided with a mobile number for the supervisor(s) during their stay.
If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?
If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.