Diploma in Industrial Design
Who should apply?
- Do you like to think about and solve practical problems?
- Can you think creatively and logically?
- Do you have creative or artistic ability?
- Can you see your sketched ideas as finished products that you can hold and use?
- Do you like to find out how things work and how they are made?
- Would you enjoy working in a manufacturing environment?
- Do you like to make things with your hands?
If you can answer yes to ALL the above questions then Industrial Design may be a career worth considering.
How do I apply?
In order to be considered to study you must complete all four of these steps by the set deadlines:
Academic requirements:
In order to be considered for admission to this qualification, you must, in the first place, meet the minimum academic requirements. If you are currently in Grade 12, use your mid-year results to calculate the academic points score (APS). Remember that your final Grade 12 results must meet the minimum academic requirements.
Requirements for students who obtained a Senior Certificate before 2008:
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with a D symbol (50 – 59%) at the Higher Grade for English or a C symbol (60 – 69%) at the Standard Grade for English.
Requirements for students who obtained a National Senior Certificate in or after 2008:
A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with at least a (4) for English first or additional language and a total APS of 21 (Based on 5 subjects excluding Life Orientation).
Alternative and international qualifications will be assessed on the equivalent issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates may also apply for recognition of prior learning at the Office of the Registrar. The relevant documentation will be requested from these applicants, and such cases will be handled on an ad hoc basis.
In addition to being meeting the academic requirements, a candidate must submit a portfolio of his or her own work, as explained below.
APS calculation:
The calculation of the APS is based on a candidate’s achievements in any six recognised 20-credit subjects by using the National Senior Certificate seven-point rating scale of achievement. Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
Minimum APS requirements for the Diploma in Industrial Design:
English | Five other subjects, excluding Life Orientation | APS total |
4 (50%–59%) | 17 | 21 |
Other recommended subjects: | Design, Physical Science, Engineering Graphics and Design, Computer Application Technology, Visual Arts, Consumer Studies |
Presentation: | This programme is presented on a day-class basis only. |
Intake for the course: | January only. |
Duration | Three years, presented as formal academic training at the Tshwane University of Technology. |
Selection criteria: | Prospective students who meet the above academic requirements are eligible for selection. |
Prepare and submit a portfolio
Please take note that all the
work in the portfolio must be your work. No copying of information or work will
be allowed. Evidence of copying will lead to disqualification of your portfolio
and application.
PORTFOLIO
CONTENTS (all pages must be in A4 format):
Page 1
This is the cover page that
must contain your surname and first name, cell phone numbers, age, school
results, other studies, and work experience. State if this field of study is
your first or second choice. Declare that the portfolio is your work.
Page 2
Using
typed or neatly hand-written responses do the following:
– Using
10 to 20 words, describe how you learned about Industrial Design.
– Identify
and look carefully at an outdoor bench or outdoor seating. Look at the overall
design and the detailed design. What is good about the design, and what is not
so good about the design? Write your comments in a paragraph, including photographs
with labels and notes (40 to 100 words).
– Write
a paragraph (40 to 100 words) explaining why you have chosen to apply for
studies in this field.
– Write
a paragraph (40 to 100 words) explaining anything you have done as a statement
of your maturity.
Page 3
Using only a pen or pencil on
one A4 page, produce freehand drawings showing a new product you have designed
to solve a problem linked to cooking at home. Include neatly written
explanatory notes with your drawings.
(Do not use engineering drawings or other constructed drawings. You may
not use a ruler, set squares, compass, or any other drawing equipment).
Page 4
Using one A4 sheet of paper,
provide a set of detailed sketches and written instructions on how to make
cardboard packaging for only 3 eggs (use any thickness card). The design should
use recycled cardboard (old box). The information on your page must aim to
instruct someone sufficiently to make up your design from a recycled cardboard
box. Please make and photograph your egg packaging then submit at least one photo
of this with your instructions in your portfolio.
Page 5
Design and make a tea bag bin
from an A4 page. The design of the bin/box may not use glue or staples to be
held together. The bin design must be capable of storing three tea bags before
being picked up and disposed of in a larger bin. (Make sure you submit your
finished tea-bag bin with your name neatly printed/written on the prototype
with your portfolio).
Page 6
Two photos of something you made (not school projects).
Annexure
Any other supporting
information must be in A4 format.
Submission of portfolio
The deadline for portfolio submission is the last working day of September. You can
submit your portfolio in person, by secure postal mail, or submit it online.
In-person:
Submit the portfolio at the
Pretoria Campus, Department of Architecture and Industrial Design, Room 340,
Building 2.
Postal address:
(Make sure that your posted
mail has ample time to reach us before the deadline, which is the last working
day of September, as no late portfolios will be considered).
Attention: Industrial Design Selection Panel
Tshwane University of Technology
Department of Architecture and Industrial Design
Building 2, Room 340
Private Bag X680
Pretoria
0001
Online:
Create a single PDF document of all the required pages
(scanned documents and drawings, photographs, etc.) and send it to industrialdesign@tut.ac.za with
the subject: NDip Application
Outcome of application
Outcome of portfolio assessment
All portfolios submitted on time will receive a response.
The response will be one of the following:
Accepted
Waiting list
Try again next year
Not suited to field.