Dawson College

Industrial Design

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Program Information

School:Dawson College
Faculty:Creative & Applied Arts
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Industrial Design
Description:The Industrial Design Program focuses on product design development, sketching and 3D modelling. As a student, you will create your own designs and produce technical drawings followed by the building of actual models of consumer products. The program will encourage you to use your creativity and curiosity to develop new sustainable product designs to meet the needs of consumers. You will develop the skills necessary to work as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals in an exciting career that evolves constantly.
URL:Industrial Design at Dawson College
Length:3 Year(s)
Careers:Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and TechniciansIndustrial Designers

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must have a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or equivalent, including Secondary V Language of Instruction, Secondary V Second Language, Secondary IV Science, Secondary IV Mathematics (Cultural, Social & Technical option 563-404/414), Secondary IV History, and Sec IV Science & Technology or Applied Science & Technology 555-404/444 or 557-406/416. Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Portfolio
    An invitation to the in-person portfolio evaluation & drawing session will be sent by e-mail in mid-March. The invitation e-mail will include a questionnaire to be printed, filled in at home, and handed in at the in-person portfolio evaluation and drawing session. Please visit the website for complete details.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 21, 2022