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Academic year 2022/2023
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
DESIGN OF THE SPACE

Coordinator Prof. Carmelina Anna Catania
Class of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on Industrial design (L-4)
3 years
PALERMO
Free access
Department of Architecture
Course Code
2079

Course info
The Degree course aims at training a design technician capable of working in industrial product design as well as in the communication for companies, public agencies, cultural and environmental heritage. The course Is centred on the acquisition of design methodology and practice in the various design areas, together with educational phases related to the theoretical-historical knowledge of the culture of design, the evolution of technologies, the analysis of markets and lifestyle evolution, as well as to environmental sustainability. The objective is the creation of a planning attitude which Is sensible to innovative processes and, at the same time, aware of the importance that such a design technician may take for the development and glamorisation of local resources. Given the broad and diversified field of application of these skills the course might be later one divided in different curricula The educational programme focuses on thematic design studios, through the following qualifying passages: - Knowledge of industrial product theories and history and of the design methodologies; - Knowledge in the field of social and human sciences with respect to the quality of the artefacts under the point of view of perception and aesthetic experience, of their social and behavioural importance as well as of the environmental sustainability; - Technical scientific knowledge with respect to the innovation of materials, to their potentialities and applications, to production processes and product engineering, and to quality certifications; - Knowledge of business organisation, of consumer analysis, of marketing and communication strategies; - Knowledge of history and cultural transformations, with respect, in particular, to the specific production context, the traits of which will be investigated, as well as the potentialities useful for the experimentation of system and models capable of creating innovation and development; - Written and oral fluency in Italian and English; The course aims at training expert technicians capable to give their contribution in: - The process of research and development of industrial products; - The process of business organisation and management; - The process of product marketing, with respect also to packaging and communication; - The communication of cultural and environmental heritage and of public bodies; - The organisation of cultural events of public bodies; - The organisation of communication for tourist companies and agencies; - The construction of corporate identity and image; - The cooperation with advertising design companies; - The definition of visual artefact for publishing and advertising graphics and multimedia productions; - The cooperation with companies in the field of web design and services. The course also aims at educating university staff supporting teaching in experimental design workshops for product design and visual communication. The educational activity is divided in semesters, consisting of single-subject or integrated teachings and of design and experimental workshops. The educational activity consists of: 1) Theoretical frontal teaching; 2) Practice, workshops and seminars; 3) Thematic experimental workshops with inspections and visits in production facilities; 4) Stages in qualified production facilities. The educational activity might be partly carried out in cooperation with public institutions, scientific research institutions, research and development branches in public or private companies or agencies in various production sectors, through specific agreements which may entail the use of experts of these organisation for special educational activities (intensive courses, stages, seminars).
1st cycle graduate in Industrial Design Functions Graduates in Industrial Design are professional combining technical-instrumental skills with the ability to develop creative processes, with respect to: - the design of industrial objects and products; - the design of visual communication elements (two-dimensional, multimedia, interactive); - the elaboration of projects and strategies for the enhancement and use of cultural assets and products (exhibitions outfitting, events, planning of services for culture); - the development of strategies for sustainability in production and use. skills associated with the function: - basic theoretical, methodological and technical-instrumental skills for the design of artefacts and industrial products; - theoretical, methodological and technical-instrumental ability to develop integrated and technologically advanced communication projects; - basic theoretical and methodological skills for the design of products and services that transfer technological innovation into new models of production and use of culture; - basic theoretical, methodological and technical-instrumental skills related to the analysis of production processes, applications of technologies and materials, environmental effects; Given the breadth of these skills, further articulations of the course in the curriculum are envisaged. Professional opportunities: The proposed profile is part of the needs of a rapidly expanding market, requiring technicians trained in industrial product development (product design and packaging), as well as in product or service development related to communication and new communication technologies. (graphic design, web design, multimedia product designer). The employment opportunities for graduates in Industrial Design can be identified as follows, in the private sector, in large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, professional firms operating in the field of design and communication, service agencies operating in the new technology sectors. In the public sector, they will be able to benefit from the skills of three-year graduates in industrial design: regional and municipal administrations, and other public structures that operate in the field of enhancement and communication of territorial resources (tourist agencies, nature parks, trade fairs). After evaluating the educational curriculum, graduates in Industrial Product Design can also continue their studies in master's degree courses. Such as the LM-12 Design and culture of the territory.
To obtain the degree, students must have acquired 180 credits including those relating to the final examination (6 credits). The final test has the objective of assessing the level of maturity and critical skills of the undergraduate, with respect to learning and to the acquired knowledge, on completion of the activities provided by the course syllabus. The final examination consists of a written or oral test, in accordance with the rules fixed every year by the Degree Course Regulations for the final examination, respecting and consistent to the calendar, the ministerial requirements and to the relevant Guidelines of the University.

course outline
Teachings first year \ in common with the others curricula\profiles
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
04872 - MATHEMATICS Details MARRAFFA (PA) 8.0 1 V A MAT/05
19548 - PRODUCT DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP Details INZERILLO (RD) INZERILLO (RD) MONTEROSSO (RD) CAMMARATA (PC) DEL PUGLIA (RD) 12.0 Yearly V B ICAR/13
19549 - TECHNOLOGY FOR DESIGN WORKSHOP Details VITRANO (PA) VITRANO (PA) SPOSITO (PA) FIRRONE (PA) ANGELICO (RU) 6.0 1 V B ICAR/12
19599 - THEORY AND HISTORY OF DESIGN Details DI MATTEO (PC) 7.0 1 V A ICAR/13
20309 - DESIGN AND COMPUTER REPRESENTATION - WORKSHOP Details MORENA (RD) AVELLA (PA) DI PAOLA (PA) ABBATE (PC) GAROZZO (RD) 10.0 Yearly V A ICAR/17
86626 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE Details 3.0 1 G E
01349 - ANTHROPOLOGY OF ARTEFACTS Details PERRICONE (PC) 8.0 2 V B M-DEA/01
03089 - AESTHETICS Details DI STEFANO (PA) 6.0 2 V A M-FIL/04
06412 - SEMIOTICS Details MANGANO (PO) 6.0 2 V A M-FIL/05
Teachings second year \ in common with the others curricula\profiles
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
03318 - TECHNICAL PHYSICS Details CIULLA (PA) BONOMOLO (RD) 6.0 1 V A ING-IND/11
15333 - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS AND MATERIALS FOR DESIGN - INTEGRATED COURSE Details SCAFFARO (PO) 14.0 1 V
MATERIALS FOR DESIGN CATANIA (PA) 7.0 A ICAR/13
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS SCAFFARO (PO) 7.0 A ING-IND/22
19547 - COMMUNICATION DESIGN WORKSHOP Details FERRARA (PA) DI DIO (PA) MONTEROSSO (RD) DI DIO (PA) 12.0 1 V B ICAR/13
00270 - AUTOMATIC DESIGN Details MARANNANO (PA) MANCUSO (PO) RICOTTA (RD) 8.0 2 V B ING-IND/15
01740 - STRUCTURE CALCULATION FOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Details TERRAVECCHIA (RD) ZITO (RU) 8.0 2 V C ICAR/08
04289 - TOWN PLANNING - STUDIO Details CONTATO (RD) SCAVONE (PA) LINO (PA) LO PICCOLO (PO) 6.0 2 V C ICAR/21
20942 - ARCHITECTURE AND OUTFITTING STUDIO Details GIUNTA (PA) MEI (RD) MACALUSO (PA) FERRARELLA (PC) 6.0 2 V C ICAR/14
Teachings third year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
17717 - HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Details SCADUTO (PA) GAROFALO (PA) 6.0 1 V A ICAR/18
17727 - MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND REPRESENTATION Details GAROFALO (PA) 6.0 1 V A, B ICAR/17
21459 - TECHNICAL DESIGN OF COMPONENTS FOR SPACE DESIGN Details CORRAO (PO) 6.0 1 V C ICAR/10
05917 - FINAL EXAMINATION 6.0 2 V E
06634 - INTERNSHIP 6.0 2 G F
13534 - INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE - STUDIO Details 12.0 2 V B ICAR/16
Free subjects 12.0 D
Explaination
Term Term/Semester
Val. Valutation: V = mark in 30/30, G = note
(*) Teaching attended in english
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