Hauraki Plains College Hauraki Plains College

Unleashed Product Design - Makerspace

11PRD
Course Description

Students will explore principles of the design industry and new emerging technologies, use CAD software to build and create a product for market, and in some cases possible testing through VR. You will learn how to set up and use laser cutting, waterjet cutting and 3D printing. Products students can choose from will include: jewellery, digital products, sculptural metal designs, forged and cast metal designs, furniture.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Sound Technician, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Urban/Regional Planner, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Electronics Engineer


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Every endeavour has been made to keep costs to a minimum but please note that a subsidised course costs fee of $100 will be levied to cover costs of take home materials. However, some students might elect to spend more on their project work and in such cases, students will need to pay the full cost of any additional materials.