The Open University
Certificate of Higher Education in Design and Innovation
The Certificate of Higher Education in Design and Innovation in Design is offered by The Open University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Description
This general design certificate focuses on developing creative design thinking to address problems in every aspect of life. The design module features an online design studio, social networking and inspiring study materials alongside a practical component. As well as design, you’ll choose a complementary subject to gain skills and knowledge in an area that fits your needs and interests.Key features of the course
- Develops your design thinking
- Focuses on the process and application of design and innovation in real-world contexts
- Puts your learning into practice, building a small portfolio of design work to show your ideas and skills
Course details
This qualification has one stage, comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll study a 60-credit design module and 60 credits from a choice of modules in complementary subjects.
Themes
We’ve created nine routes to guide you through the qualification and help you with your module choices.
- Culture and aesthetics
- Energy
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health and wellbeing
- Interfaces and interaction
- Management
- Society
- Sustainability
Accessibility
The Open University make all their qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. The Certificate of Higher Educations in Design and Innovation uses a variety of study materials and has the following elements:
- studying a mixture of printed and online material – online learning resources may include websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes
- using mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques or working with specialist reading material such as works of art and musical manuscripts
- working in a group with other students
- using and producing drawings and screenshots
- undertaking practical work
- finding external/third-party material online
- using specialist software and interfaces
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills