32 Industrial Design (B8ID1Q) Industrial designers use drawings, models and computer programmes to improve the aesthetics, ergonomics and functionality of a broad range of products, from once-off furniture items to mass-produced goods such as gaming consoles, kitchen appliances and mobile phones. The Department of Industrial Design offers a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design. The Department also offers a BA (Honours) Industrial Design Degree for those who have already successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design. The Department’s facilities include a comprehensive workshop that allows students to manufacture almost any prototype. Career Opportunities Graduates enter the following career paths: —Member of a design team at a design consultancy —Member of an in-house design team at a manufacturing company —Manufacturer of products —Designer/maker —Model maker — Illustrator Admission Requirements — BA in Industrial Design (B8ID1Q) — Senior certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum APS or M-score. Recommended school subjects: Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Design, Mechanical Technology, Consumer Studies and History. Please note: The estimated budget for materials, books, printing and other consumables is R18 000 and payable to various service providers outside of the university when required. This is a variable cost and dependent on the individual student’s ability to work within the constraints of specified projects. This cost is over and above the tuition fee which is a fixed cost and payable directly to the University of Johannesburg. BA Degree
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