Summer Study Abroad - Product and Industrial Design

Dates and fees

Entry requirements

English requirements

You should be proficient in written and spoken English and be able to participate in group discussions and presentations. As a guideline we would expect you to have an English language level equivalent to IELTS score of 6.0. A certificate is not required.

Academic requirements

This course does not require any prior subject experience and is open to all levels. Students must be over 18 wanting an undergraduate-level of study.

Application requirements

When applying you will be required to provide us with:

• A copy of your in-date passport. Your passport needs to cover the whole length of the course;

• A 200-300 word personal statement. The personal statement should indicate why you plan to Study Abroad in London at UAL. You should also indicate why you would like to join the course for which you are applying.

Course details

Product and industrial design is an act for change by creating objects that possess the ability to achieve a desired outcome for individuals, local communities and society at large. Industrial design as a discipline is ever developing in line with technological and social changes. The industrial design student of today is just as comfortable designing for public discourse and services as well as the traditional object based foundations of the discipline. At Central Saint Martins students are expected to show a willingness to engage in practice through a unique range of processes and technical skills.

As a designer you can navigate the design process working on projects that span many fields and disciplines with varied objectives and results. These may include new product systems for a more sustainable future, speculative design objects for public discourse and critical narratives for design activism.

Studying at Central Saint Martins you will use design as a platform to experiment with new theories, processes and technologies to engage and interact with the world around you.

During this 3-week intensive design course, students will strengthen their core design skills including research methods, sketching, prototyping and implementation.

Throughout the course you will explore your own personal design urgency and you are encouraged to reflect on your design practice, the design discipline and your aspirations within the field.

Credits

• This course is the equivalent to 4 US / 16 UK / 8 ECTS style credits. For more information check our credits and assessments page.
• If you’re planning to claim credit towards your degree, be sure to check with your home institution before you apply. Please note that some institutions may have a different credit equivalence, please check this with your home institution.

Post-course

Study Abroad students receive a Record of Study 6-8 weeks after completion of their course. They will also receive a digital badge and downloadable certificate from Accredible after their Record of Study is issued. Badges can be shared in digital portfolios, used on CVs and added to social media profiles such as LinkedIn.

Why choose this course?

• experience a taster of the Product and Industrial Design degree programme at Central Saint Martins.
• learn from tutors who are practicing artists, designers and communicators.
• meet like-minded individuals from around the world!
• get involved in UAL life through social events and activities.
• All courses are assessed and you'll receive a record of study at the end of the programme if you wish to request credit from your home institution.

Materials

You will be provided with a basic set of drawing paper, pens/pencils, and a sketchbook.

Please ensure you bring:

• Laptop
• Rhino 8 software installed
• Camera or smartphone

Summer Study Abroad Award

We offer two Summer Study Abroad Award for for two students on one of our 3-week Summer Study Abroad courses.

To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older, hold an offer to join one of our 3 week Summer Study Abroad courses, and be enrolled on an undergraduate degree programme outside the UK.

• The award covers the tuition-fee only and depends on you successfully enrolling for the course. Our cancellation policy still applies.
• Award winners will be asked to take part in promotional activities to promote Summer Study Abroad and the award scheme.

Find out how to apply