COURSE CURRICULUM

In the first year, the curriculum offers a broad introduction to design principles, skills, and tools, setting the foundation for specialization in subsequent years. Key modules include Design Exploration, where students engage with fundamental analog processes to develop and communicate design ideas, and Design Visualisation, which focuses on 2D and 3D digital skills used in design communication. Design Enquiry emphasizes research and critique of contemporary and historical design, while Design Reflection encourages students to critically assess their work and set personal development goals. Design Context challenges students to innovate within strict design parameters, considering the real-world impact of their decisions. The year culminates in Design Experience, where students work in teams to respond to a collective brief, developing collaborative and human-centered designsolutions.Inn the second year, the focus shifts to refining skills in design innovation, professional development, and collaboration. Modules like Professional Development help students build a career-focused portfolio, while Design Innovation encourages critical thinking about future transport systems and technologies. Design Futures explores global design challenges, particularly in mobility and sustainable transportation, and Design Investigations allows students to research industry-related issues. The Industrial Design module enables students to engage with industry-aligned design briefs, focusing on feasibility, branding, and user considerations. This year also emphasizes global awareness and professional skills through developmental actions and collaboration with industry partners.In the final year, students consolidate their learning with advanced modules such as Concept Creation, where they investigate global design challenges and create initial concepts. The Design Project module includes personal and industrial projects, while the Design Portfolio helps students reflect on their work and prepare for their final project. Design Presence supports professional development, guiding students in self-presentation for employment. Finally, Design Delivery involves completing a detailed transportation design project, integrating all the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course. These modules prepare students for successful careers in design.