Foundation Studies - Art, Design and Architecture (FS022ADA) (108492M) + Diploma - Product Design (C5382) (097301G)

Foundation Studies - Art, Design and Architecture (FS022ADA) (108492M):Foundation Studies is delivered by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training, a fully owned entity of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University. Foundation Studies provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future academic success.

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Melbourne, close to cafés, shops, arts and entertainment precincts, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training’s Foundation Studies specialist staff support students every step of the way. The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology provides opportunities to develop students' global and social network, setting them up for success at the university and into the future.

To ensure students get the best start to their studies, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has invested in careers counselling, academic and welfare support for international students to access when and where it suits them.

Foundation Studies gives students the opportunity to study the subjects that align with their interests and study goals. Students can choose from streams in: • Art, Design and Architecture • Business • Communication and Social Context • Engineering and Science • Health • Information Technology (IT)

Diploma - Product Design (C5382) (097301G): The Product Design program allows students to imagine, explore and create objects that people will manufacture, buy, use and appreciate. Students will gain the skills and experience they need to work in small or large design companies or as an independent designer.

Through students' studies they will learn to create designs for consumer products, experiences and systems. Students will present their ideas through a combination of skills in visual and verbal communication, 3D models and computer software.

The curriculum looks at all aspects of design, including: • aesthetics • technology • ergonomics • usability • sustainability • materials

Students will learn cutting-edge product development techniques, starting from a project brief, and find solutions to design problems using the latest industry tools and practices. They will become familiar with new consumer product development processes for a variety of products, resolving practical, manufacturing and sustainability/environmental issues.

Please note that applicants from some countries will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee will go towards the tuition deposit for any students who enrol.