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DIT

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Course Code:
DT001
Title:
Product Design
College:
DIT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
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Product design is the practice of developing an idea into a finished product. This involves deciding the size, shape, and materials to be used to best fit the function of the item.

This course combines engineering with design, innovation and marketing.



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Career as product designers for consumer goods or for industry in engineering/ manufacturing. Design managers in manufacturing industry and design consultancy. Entrepreneurial Graduates should be capable of establishing their own manufacturing or consultancy businesses.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 395
History:


2011 - 370
2010 - 380
2009 - 375
2008 - 360
2007 - 360
2006 - 365
2005 - 380
2004 - 385
2003 - 375

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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:

ADESX 5M2208
AGDXX 5M1995
ACADX 5M1940
AFURX 5M2012
AIDXX 5M5054
CCONT 5M5010
CCTXX
CELTX
CENGT 5M2061
CITXX
CMTXX 5M2145 5M2162


Module Requirements:

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Notes
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