Bachelor of Art (Hons) - Design
- 3 years
- Duration
- 10,700 EUR/year
- Price
- Oct 2024
- Start
- July 2024
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Milan / Italy
- Location
- Scuola Politecnica di Design
- School
Program description
A hallmark of the famous Milanese and Italian design tradition, the BA (Hons) in Design course blends technical aspects with humanistic elements, as well as a strong foundation in product and interior design.
The student enrolled in this program understands the pressing needs of the modern world, chief among them the climate emergency, and plans with these demands in mind.
Although the first year of the course concentrates on the fundamentals of three-dimensional design, students begin working on projects in both product and interior design in the second year. This gives them the opportunity to select their preferred professional field in the third year of the program.
To enable students to create accurate and creative designs for any brand, the school supports businesses that are creating new materials through lectures and field trips.
Each year, during Milan Design Week, the students' projects will be on display, giving them a chance to present their work to the approximately 400,000 foreign business professionals that come to the city for this occasion.
Program structure
1st year
- The Third Dimension
- Design Theory
- Design Project
- Designing at Computer
2nd year
- Design and Markets
- Design and Architecture
- Interactive Spaces
- Interactive Objects
3rd year
- Portfolio
- Professional Practice
- Major Project
Price
Requirements for applicants
- Candidates are eligible if the award of this qualification is subsequent to a comprehensive educational path of a minimum of 12 years.
- If required in the country of origin, they have passed national examination for university entry.
- Students whose first language is not English will need to achieve an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent.
- Additionally, a motivational letter, a portfolio (if available), and an admission interview are required as part of the admission process.
About the university
Founded in Milan in 1954, SPD Scuola Politecnica di Design is the first school in Italy dedicated to design disciplines.
Thanks to the mix of its Italian roots and strong international orientation, SPD is now an international laboratory for sharing experiences and creating initiatives by maintaining a balance between function and expression, production and experimentation. This immensely fulfilling conversation with businesses, manufacturers, and the other players along the design chain is also demonstrated by the innovative work produced each year and the young professionals the school is able to give to the market.
Mission
At SPD, being creative is a daily task. It has accepted an amazing community of students from all nations and backgrounds ever since its founding in 1954. Everyone has an unparalleled opportunity: they collaborate with top-notch professionals, converse with numerous academic partners, and exchange experiences with emerging talent from across the globe.
All of this occurs in Milan, a city with a rich and easily accessible legacy of design and architecture, business and industry, communication, and the arts.
Awards
The school has had a very successful history, marked by remarkable recognition. It can be proud of its exhibitions at the Carrousel du Louvre, the Biennale di Venezia in 1986, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, the Medaglia d'Oro at the tenth Triennale in Milan, and even the Compasso d'Oro awarded by the ADI - Associazione Disegno Industriale in 1994. Not to mention the honor of receiving the SMAU prize for Industrial Design twice.
