SCHOOL OF THE ARTS   |  UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

BFA Product Design with Honours

Where innovation meets aesthetics to shape your world.

PRODUCT DESIGN

Product Design blends design, science, and engineering to enhance product performance and appearance.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design with Honours program at the School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a comprehensive and rigorous course that prepares students for a career in product design. This four-year program focuses on developing students' design skills, creativity, and critical thinking abilities while equipping them with technical skills in various design tools and software.

The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in design theory, aesthetics, and human-centered design. Students will learn about various design methodologies, research techniques, and design history to help them understand the role of design in society and its impact on people's lives. The curriculum also emphasizes the importance of sustainable design practices and ethical considerations in product design.

Throughout the program, students will undertake a range of design projects that will challenge them to apply their learning to real-world scenarios. They will work on projects individually and in teams, collaborating with industry partners, and gaining valuable experience in problem-solving, prototyping, and production processes.

The program's faculty comprises experienced academics and industry professionals who bring their expertise to the classroom, providing students with insights into the latest trends and techniques in product design. The School of the Arts, USM has state-of-the-art facilities, including design studios, workshops, and computer labs, where students can work on their design projects and experiment with various materials and techniques.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design with Honours program will be well-prepared for a career in the product design industry. They will have a solid grounding in design theory and practice, as well as technical skills in design tools and software. They will also have the ability to work collaboratively and independently, using their creativity and critical thinking abilities to develop innovative and sustainable design solutions.

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COURSE OUTLINE

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Overview

The Product Design programme in the School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia explores the design processes through which a product is conceived, developed, fabricated, and marketed. Major emphasis allows the student to work towards acquiring control of the physical and visual constructs of a given concept allowing the desired content to be fully communicated. Ideations are developed through drawings and/or models, and then progress to full-size working pieces.

DURATIONS

4 YEARS / 8 SEMESTER

FEES
TYPE OF FEES AMOUNT (USD)

   Total Tuition Fees

 12,500.00

    Per semester

 1,562.50

    Per year

 3,125.00

   Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)

 112.50

   Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)

 1,330.00

** Fees are subject to change 

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS REQUIREMENT
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INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENT
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Job Opportunities

Corporate Product Designer, Corporate Furniture Designer, Space Planner, Ergonomist, Industrial Design, Consultant, Set Designer, R&D Design, Design Promoters, Design Educationist, Design Writer, Engineering Production Designer, CAD/CAM Designer, Mould Designer, Draftsmen, Production Engineering, Project Planning, Technical Sales, Interior Designer, Exhibition Designer, Advertising Designer, Display Designer, Marketing, Management and Business Field.

Admission Requirements

Minimum entry requirements to all programmes are Malaysian Higher School Certificate of Education and Malaysian Certificate of Education with a credit pass in Bahasa Malaysia. Applicants with previous professional / industrial experience may be accepted in lieu of some, or all, of the formal academic requirements.

 

As for the international students, academic qualifications which are considered to be equivalent will be placed into consideration. Applicants will be advised on the matter.

  • STPM with PNGK 2.00, MUET-band 2, interview & audition, art & design portfolio (to be reviewed during interview)

  • Matriculation with PNGK 2.00 (for applicants from matriculation programme only)

  • Diplomas with PNGK 2.00 that are recognized by the university senate (for applicants from diploma programme only) AND pass the USM interview.

For further information, please visit: USM's Admission Department 

Semester Fees

RM780.00 per-semester (recurring fees). The duration of all programmes are 6 semester. 

For details on non-recurring fees please visit: USM's Admission Department

AWARDS ACHIEVEMENT

TOP 20 INTERNATIONAL FINALISTS JAMES DYSON AWARD 2021

GOLD AWARD-6TH INTERNATIONAL INVENTION INNOVATION COMPETITION IN CANADA (ICAN 2021)

NATIONAL WINNER FOR THE JAMES DYSON AWARD 2022

Sara as National Winner JDA 2019

2Sara as National Winner JDA 2019

BRONZE MEDAL-4TH DIGITALIZED INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, INNOVATION & DESIGN JOHOR (DIIID2021)

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For further information please contact:
Ts. Dr. Siti Suhaily Surip
Chairperson
Product Design
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04-653 3624

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