Industrial Design Curriculum

Application Process

Applications for our 3D courses should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).  Please remember to use the institution code for University of Northumbria, NORTH N77 and the relevant course code which are shown below.

- Design for Industry: W240 BA/DI
- Interior Design: W250 BA/IntDes
- 3D Design: W260 BA/3DDFP
- Transportation Design: WJ29 BA/TD

The close date for applications to these courses is 15th January 2012.

For more information and advice about the UCAS application procedure go www.ucas.com.  For questions or information about this course contact our Admissions Office on (0191) 227 4444, email: ar.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk

Interviews

Successful candidates will be invited for interview and asked to bring their portfolios with them.  We also want to find out as much as we can about who you are and what makes you tick, so we would like you to prepare a Visual CV as well.

:: Design for Industry - interviews will be held at the School of Design between 14th - 22nd February 2012. The interviews will take place over a half day period between 10am - 5pm. The first part of the interview will consist of a mini tour of the building with staff, a University tour with students and a Design for Industry presentation, during the second half, candidates will work on a set project in preparation for their individual interviews.

:: Interior Design - interviews will be held at the School of Design between 6th February - 22nd March 2012. The structure of these sessions will include a 30 minute presention covering information on the course, staff, modules, student projects and a question and answer session. Candidates and parents will also be taken on a mini tour of the School where you can see the studios, workshops and an exhibition of student work. Candidates will also be interviewed (with their portfolios) by Interior Design staff.

:: 3D Design - interviews will be held at the School of Design between 6th February - 9th March 2012. The structure of these sessions will include a  presention covering information on the course, staff, modules, student projects and a question and answer session. Cadidates and parents will also be taken on a mini tour of the School where you can see the studios, workshops and an exhibition of student work. Candidates will also be interviewed (with their portfolios) by 3D Design staff.

:: Transportation Design - interviews will be held at the School of Design between 14th - 22nd February 2012. The interviews will take place over a half day period between 10am - 5pm. The first part of the interview will consist of a mini tour of the building with staff, a University tour with students and a Design for Industry presentation, during the second half, candidates will work on a set project in preparation for their individual interviews.

• For an overview of what to expect when you come for your interview have a look at the ‘3D Design – Your Interview Day at Northumbria’ document – see related links to the right of this page. 
• For tips on what to include in your portfolio go to our Good Portfolio Guide 
• To find out more about Visual CVs see the explanation below.

What is a Visual CV?

It is a creative personal profile made up of images that you feel communicate who you are, what inspires you and what you are most interested in particularly in the areas of culture, design and the wider world. The purpose of the visual CV is to help us to find out more about you and to allow you the opportunity to express your creativity. This is not about your favourite designer, though we do want to know what areas of design interest you. It is a Curriculum Vitae in a visual form that explains who you are. Think about, your favourite novel, film, band and current affairs that have affected you.
 
Use imagery from newspapers or magazines, photographs, original artwork etc. Add headlines or key word - anything that you feel communicates your message.

It is important to think about your whole presentation including layout, your visual CV should be presented on an A3 board.