Undergraduate Certificate Program - Product Design
- 4 months
- Duration
- 9,000 EUR
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Certificate
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Milan / Italy
- Location
- Domus Academy Milano
- School
Program description
This rigorous 15-week Product Design program equips students with the tools they need to analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and other relevant data in order to develop strategies for the creation of novel products.
You'll take part in a variety of theoretical classes taught by industry experts, participate in hands-on workshops where you'll collaborate with peers from around the world and across disciplines, and take advantage of numerous opportunities to expand your professional network.
There are two distinct sections to the Semester Course structure.
Depending on the starting date of your program, each module will consist of one theoretical course and one workshop.
Program structure
FIRST INTAKE (September)
- 1st module
- DESIGN CULTURE - Theoretical Course
The Design Culture course, which is grounded in the Made in Italy brand, seeks to develop students' critical and analytical skills through an examination of a variety of case studies and sources that shed light on the history, languages, and values that inform today's design scene.
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- ENVISIONING - Workshop
The Envisioning workshop explores the cultural and social conditions that will impact our society in the medium to long term through field research, physical or digital analysis, with the goal of questioning and imagining the role of design and designers.
- 2nd module
- DESIGN FORMATION - Theoretical Course
This course will help you develop a critical eye for design and an effective method of visual communication by examining a variety of design approaches through the lens of iconic projects.
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- ADVANCED DESIGN & PROCESSES - Workshop
The Advanced Design & Processes workshop delves into a design integration approach that leverages the convergence of knowledge, resources, and cutting-edge tools for manufacturing and digital fabrication to produce game-changing goods.
SECOND INTAKE (November)
- 1st module
- DESIGN FORMATION - Theoretical Course
- ADVANCED DESIGN & PROCESSES - Workshop
- 2nd module
- DESIGN CULTURE - Theoretical Course
- ENVISIONING - Workshop
THIRD INTAKE (February)
- 1st module
- DESIGN CULTURE - Theoretical Course
- ENVISIONING - Workshop
- 2nd module
- DESIGN FORMATION - Theoretical Course
- ADVANCED DESIGN & PROCESSES - Workshop
Price
Fee for 15 weeks education is 9000.00 EUR for international students
Requirements for applicants
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
General entry requirements include:
- At least 15 years of previous education
- Holding a first level academic degree (Bachelor degree or academic diploma) in fields related to the selected study program; our Semester’s Programmes are also open to students with a different degree or diploma, provided that the applicant is motivated by strong interest in the program’s topics and demonstrates the necessary technical skills.
- Certificate of English language (IELTS 5.0 Academic or equivalent on entry)
- Semester’s Programmes are open also to professionals with a previous background in the related field of study
PREPARE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The required documents for application are:
- Completed application form
- Artistic and professional portfolio of projects (not mandatory for Semester’s Programmes of MFM, MLBM, MBD and MSD)
- Essay Assignment only for Semester’s Programmes in Service Design
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivational letter
- Copy of Bachelor’s Degree or Academic Diploma translated into English or official certificate of expected Graduation issued by the Institution
- Copy of Bachelor’s Degree or Academic Diploma’s official transcript / mark sheet translated into English or most updated official transcript / mark sheet if not graduated yet
- Documentation regarding further courses or seminars attended (if available)
- English language certificate (IELTS 5.0 Academic or equivalent)
- Copy of passport
- Application fee of €100
About the university
Early in the 1980s, Milan became a center for Italian fashion and design. Yet, no one in the city was teaching design in a formal way. In order to fill this void and guide the next generation of designers, prominent art critics and designers saw a unique opportunity. Domus Academy was established in 1982 as Italy's first graduate school of design.
The founders wanted to create a school where people from all walks of life could learn from and teach to each other. A university that combines cutting-edge research and forward-thinking initiatives with the goal of advancing the field of design.
Programmes
- Design Courses
- Fashion Courses
- Business Courses
- Experience Courses
Milan is a hub for avant-garde designers and artists who share your vision. Students will get the opportunity to meet some of Italy's most talented artists and designers at major architecture and design firms, cutting-edge advertising agencies, and stores carrying up-and-coming designer labels.
