Overview
Combining the strengths of Centennial College 's School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design and the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, this innovative Product Design and Development program's courses bring together hands-on learning in product and industrial design, and product development with product lifecycle management (PLM). Through interdisciplinary, collaborative group projects, you develop creative design problem-solving abilities and innovative strategies by applying all stages of the visual design process.
You acquire a wide range of skills in this advanced diploma program, including idea generation, creative problem solving, drawing, model-making, the creative design process, 3D CAD advanced computer modelling, rapid prototyping, product development (CAE analysis, reverse engineering technology, materials selection, quality testing, product costing and optimization), product lifecycle management and cross-platform multimedia communications. You also develop a strong sense of the functional and aesthetic principles of design, as well as a solid understanding of the technical and business aspects of product development.
Centennial's Product Design and Development program meets the growing need for graduates with a strategic vision of interdisciplinary product design and an understanding of all stages of the product lifecycle, who are ready to work in a variety of exciting careers related to consumer product development, electronics, furniture, transportation and more.
Career Outlook
- Industrial Designer
- Furniture Designer
- Toy Designer
- Product Designer
- Design Strategist
- 3D CAD Modeller
- Model Maker
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Courses include:
- The Art of Technical Drawing
- Technology and Materials Science
- Visual Communications
- 3D Studio
- Costing and Product Optimization
- Product Development Processes
- Design Verification and Validation Process
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
- Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
- English language proficiency
You are required to attend a Product Design and Development program admission session where you must present a portfolio of your work.
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16649 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16649 CAD per year during 36 months. -
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4428 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4428 CAD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Toronto
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Funding
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