Industrial Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa
Design
A course by
AUT
Gain practical and creative skills to become an innovative industrial or product designer with AUT’s Industrial Design major, part of the Bachelor of Design, delivered in a collaborative studio environment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop fundamental industrial design skills
Build foundational knowledge in design practice, drawing, and communication within industrial design contexts.
Engage in practical, industry-connected projects
Work collaboratively on real-world projects with industry partners, applying creative skills to solve complex design challenges.
Master digital and manufacturing technologies
Utilize industry-standard digital modeling software and gain experience in manufacturing techniques and prototyping.
What You're Signing Up For
The Industrial Design Major at AUT is a three-year bachelor's program focusing on developing practical, creative, and solution-driven designers ready for the evolving industrial and product design profession. Students engage in hands-on design studio projects, work with industry partners, and access world-class technologies and workshops. The curriculum emphasizes design practice, design thinking, manufacturing technologies, digital modeling, prototyping, and human-centred design, culminating in a public exhibition of work.
Course Content
- Introduction to industrial design practice, design processes, and design thinking
- Design studio projects and collaborative hands-on work
- Key drawing and communication skills for design
- Workshops making and prototyping
- Industrial and product design projects with industry partners
- Digital modeling and manufacturing technologies
- Human-centred design approaches and theory
- Research and development through to prototyping and exhibition
- Optional minors or electives from across AUT
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Design
Manufacturing
Product Development
Future employment opportunities might be
Product and industrial designer
Furniture or packaging designer
Medical equipment designer