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Industrial Design is a creative activity whose aim is to determine the formal properties of industrially produced objects. For formal properties must understand not only the outside but, the structural and functional relationships that make an object (or system of objects) a coherent unit, in both the producer and the consumer.

The industrial design covers all aspects of human environment conditioned by industrial production.

With regard to the manufacturer, the design gives the product characteristics of technology and economy, through knowledge of basic technological processes, techniques of design and visual expression and the consequent financial costs involved in production.

With the merchant, the industrial design gives the product the characteristics of trade and economy, to the acceptance by the public that is intended, the quality of production by reducing costs and consequent increase in profitability.

With respect to the user, the design gives the product the characteristics of understanding, comfort (including the aesthetics and ergonomics) and utility (performance of duties).

The qualification is offered by UNIP Product Design, a course of 4 years duration, at night. The classes are developed in workshops to design, laboratory models, laboratory of the manufacturing process, from information technology, for photography, with the support of the core support.

Course Structure and Duration

The course shall comprise of:-
(i) Lectures, tutorials, practical (studio courses), design and research projects

(ii) Seven compulsory courses, six of which are taken at level one and one is taken at level three.

(iii) Five areas of specialization – Graphic, Textile and Fashion, Interior, Product, Appreciation; specialization starts at level two and continues to level four:

(iv) One design or research project, taken at level s three and four.

The course consists of three progressive units organised in two stages. The duration of each stage is three terms (one academic year). Units one and two run concurrently during stage one and followed by unit three during stage two. The course culminates in an exhibition.

Unit 1
Unit one addresses the Critical Interrogation of Practice. The unit is undertaken in collaboration with three courses across the College: MA Creative Practice for Narrative Environments; MA Textile Futures and MA Design: Ceramics, Jewellery and Furniture and offers the opportunity to meet and work on joint projects with peers from these related subject areas. This unit introduce selected issues and topics, research methodologies and techniques. It is delivered through a sequence of four individual projects scheduled across the first two terms of stage 1. These integrate lectures, seminars and debate on socio-cultural topics with highly focused design projects. Through these, students are encouraged to make connections between their own practice and the issues with which it is inextricably linked.

Unit 2
Unit two runs in parallel and complements the methods and techniques applied in Unit One, developing these through longer, discipline specific, design projects. These projects, which vary in length from one week to two months, are orientated towards the development of methodological, critical and analytical capacities, as well as research, conceptualisation, and communication skills. Each has a research element, a design element and a communication element. They reflect industry experience, involve external practitioners and specialists, and are often collaborative in nature. They are instrumental in the development of students’ ability to define, execute and manage increasingly complex projects. They create the model from which students start to define their own self-directed project in unit 3.

Unit 3
Unit three consists of a single self-directed major project. Students determine the content and structure of this through discussions with the course team. The project may be predominantly theoretical (implementing design primarily as a research tool) or located in more traditional product development, but it should mirror projects undertaken in unit 1 in its basic structure. During unit 3 students further enhance their ability in areas of methodological, critical and analytical capacities, whilst also extending their capacity for self-direction in the planning and autonomous execution of a detailed, research-informed project. unit 3 culminates in the MA assessment and final exhibition.

Career Prospects

The course aims to launch graduates on influential careers in design, practice and industry in the UK and internationally.

Industry links
Alongside teaching experience, all staff have professional careers and strong links with commercial, artistic, craft and industrial bodies nationally and internationally. Over the duration of the MA, meetings with practitioners, industry professionals, and participants in the wider design community will enable you to learn to communicate effectively across a range of different environments.

After training, the student will be able to understand the constraints inherent to a project to collect relevant data (market research, materials, manufacturing processes); to participate in developing the concept and product to perform presentation drawings (made) to develop models, models, prototypes and fixtures, build and run the technical drawings and specifications for design (drawings of assemblies, subassemblies, details). The product design is to determine not only the shape of objects produced by industry, but also their structure.

Admission level
Second Secondary CAP successfully or in a similar field.

Duration of training
2 years

The BTS design space is designed to prepare students to manage an initial order specifying the needs and constraints, to participate in the design and implementation of a project for the landscaping …”. It trains designers area capable of intervening in different business areas ranging from architectural and urban space in the urban landscape, through the architectural heritage, ephemeral spaces, furniture … The designer operates in fact in the design and implementation planning of public spaces, private, events, groups, and individuals taking into account the initial application, needs and constraints.

Admission level
Undergraduate degree in construction or a similar field

Duration of training
2 years

At the end of their training, students will be more understand the needs of visual presentation for different products: the design of shop windows, displays, exhibit booths and decorations for special events; draw sketches and plans, choose materials and colors appropriate; carry out shop windows, displays, exhibit booths, decorations and exhibits, or see to their implementation. This training can work in the visual presentation of products and set design for the display of goods or carrying out certain activities.

Admission level
Second Secondary CAP successfully or in a similar field.

Duration of training
2 years

The BTS product design aims to bring the student to determine the formal qualities and use of industrially manufactured objects. It passes through the acquisition of the codes of representation and communication in own field (outline, rough, model, prototype) and informed analysis of referenced objects and / or archetypes, representing the various fields of industrial design to capture correctly the basic concepts of a product (requirements analysis, the value and use). This approach is characterized by the development of specifications, the definition of its scope, and control of meaning supporting the sign product.

Admission level
Undergraduate degree in construction or a similar field

Duration of training
2 years

Need-based assistance is given in the form of a grant, to local students only, regardless of academic performance, as follows:
Students who come from large families (4 children or more) are eligible for a 15% reduction.

Families who have, during the same semester, more than one child as students at the College, are eligible for a 15% reduction for every additional child.

Students who face substantial financial problems. In such cases the amount of grant will depend upon the student’s demonstrated need for assistance. Students interested in this type of grant must complete the “Application for Scholarship Form” and submit it to the Finance Department. This type of aid may be valid for one semester, for one academic year or for the whole duration of the student’s program.

On Campus Work-Study Program

A limited number of part-time, on-campus jobs are available to students who have demonstrated exceptional potential in extra-curricular activities and academic performance. Students are compensated in the form of tuition reduction and/or wages. Available jobs are announced at the beginning of every semester and are posted on the main board of the College.

Notes
Scholarships are not applicable on the graduate (MBA/MEd/MA) programs, professional programs, other fees and summer tuition.

Students who are eligible for more than one type of Financial Aid will be awarded the scholarship or grant constituting the highest amount. (i.e. reductions will not be additive).

Practices in Business

The Masters and Graduate students also have access to the Exchange Best Practices in business during the duration of the program they are enrolled.
Jobs
IQS offers business and student services Jobs that manages channels and job vacancies.
The Master and Postgraduate students can also access the Job of the Association of Chemical Engineers and the IQS and the Association of Graduates of the Faculty of Economics IQS, upon registration for any of the two entities.