Abstract:
The objective of this research is to study the trends of product design curriculum at diploma vocational level by using Delphi techniques. The population are 20 experts in area of instruction, product design and vocational administrators. The research instrument in the first round is non-directive open-ended semi-structured interview. In the second round and third round are the 5 levels rating scale questionnaires. The information are analyzed by using median and interquatile range. The result of this research will be following; 1. The curriculum philosophy: To improve the skill to settle their own business and comply with the need of standard entrepreneur and lifelong learning. The educational goal is the ability to think and develop designs; to be able to analyze and The capable of break-even working, with multi skill and group working skill. 2. The curriculum structure: The overall estimated 80-85 credits, consisting with general education courses, professional education courses and elective education course. 3. The content of the curriculum: The important subject would be English, Science, Interpersonal Psychology, and the supported activities of art and culture and Thai-local wisdom, in addition to social skills and expression. 4. The teaching and learning: The lecture should be provided in the school while the practice will be provided in outside manufactures. There should be the advisor system to improve teaching method. The studying media should be local teaching tools and instructional module. 5. The measurement and evaluation tools: There should be evaluation form, art portfolio, and national organization of education media for vocational education. 6. The curriculum management: There should be education media center. There should be to central organization to control the vocational standard.