**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.****Course Summary**- Learn the skills you need to become a professional product or service designer.- Create visually compelling and innovative products and engaging service experiences.- Develop real-world experience working on live projects with global brands.- Benefit from exceptional connections with relevant industry and professional networksDuring the foundation year, you will be part of a vibrant cross-disciplinary community of students with access to a dedicated studio space.This course prepares you for an exciting career as a globally-minded designer, equipped to identify and respond empathetically, sustainably and collaboratively to creative opportunities.**How you learn**All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.Through studio-based learning and working on live projects, you'll gain a deep understanding of design culture and practice. You'll learn how to take creative risks and create innovative, viable, user-centred and sustainable designs – while also developing your own personal approach and career aspirations. You'll develop collaborative skills through interdisciplinary projects, as well as engage globally with our established partner institutions in Hong Kong and Taiwan.You’ll learn through:- studio-based design projects- technical workshops- lectures and seminars- authentic work experiences and placements- live design projects- field trips- presentations and feedback sessions- studio-based design projects- Blackboard online learning portal- self-directed studyApplied learning:- Work placements- Live projects- Field trips- Networking opportunities- CompetitionsFor more details, please see the Sheffield Hallam University course page.

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