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Academic year 2018/2019
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

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. 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).
The proposed profile might satisfy the needs of a growing market, requiring professionals in the development of industrial products (product design, packaging) as well as of products and services related to new communication technologies (graphic design, web design, multimedia designer). Graduates in Industrial Design might find professional opportunities in the following areas: Private sector: big companies, small and medium enterprises, professional offices in the field of design and communication, in service companies in the field of new technologies. Public sector: regional bodies, provinces, municipalities, and other agencies in the field of glamorisation and communication of regional resources (tourist companies, parks, trade exhibitions agencies). Graduates of this course may also, after the evaluation of their educational background, continue their studies in 2nd cycle degree courses
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
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
04872 - MATHEMATICS Details MARRAFFA (PA) 6.0 1 V A MAT/05
15331 - COMPUTER DESIGN AND REPRESENTATION Details AVELLA (PA) GIAMMUSSO (PC) DELL'ARIA (PC) 12.0 Yearly V A ICAR/17
19549 - TECHNOLOGY FOR DESIGN WORKSHOP Details VITRANO (PA) ANGELICO (RU) FIRRONE (PA) 6.0 1 V B ICAR/12
19599 - THEORY AND HISTORY OF DESIGN Details RUSSO (PA) 7.0 1 V A ICAR/13
86626 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE Details 3.0 1 G E
16110 - SOCIO-ECONOMICAL CONTEXTS OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Details BONO (PA) 6.0 2 V A SECS-S/02
17717 - HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Details SCADUTO (PA) SESSA (PA) 6.0 2 V A ICAR/18
19548 - PRODUCT DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP Details TRAPANI (PO) PANTINA (RU) CULOTTA (PC) 12.0 2 V B ICAR/13
Optional subjects 6.0 A
Teachings second year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
03318 - TECHNICAL PHYSICS Details CIULLA (PA) 6.0 1 V A ING-IND/11
07996 - ENVIRONMENT SOCIOLOGY Details GIURRANDINO (PC) 6.0 1 V C SPS/10
15333 - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS AND MATERIALS FOR DESIGN - INTEGRATED COURSE Details SCAFFARO (PO) 14.0 1 V
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS SCAFFARO (PO) 7.0 A ING-IND/22
MATERIALS FOR DESIGN CATANIA (PA) 7.0 A ICAR/13
19547 - COMMUNICATION DESIGN WORKSHOP Details MONTEROSSO (RD) FERRARA (PA) GIANCONTIERI (PC) 12.0 1 V B ICAR/13
00270 - AUTOMATIC DESIGN Details MANCUSO (PO) MARANNANO (PA) 6.0 2 V B ING-IND/15
01740 - STRUCTURE CALCULATION FOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Details SPADA (PA) ZITO (RU) 6.0 2 V C ICAR/08
17918 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO Details MARGAGLIOTTA (PA) DI BENEDETTO (PO) GUARRERA (RD) 10.0 2 V C ICAR/14
Teachings third year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
01349 - ANTHROPOLOGY OF ARTEFACTS Details DI GIOVANNI (PA) 8.0 1 V B M-DEA/01
17727 - MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND REPRESENTATION Details INZERILLO (PA) 6.0 1 V B ICAR/17
17882 - DIGITAL MANUFACTURING Details LO VALVO (PQ) 6.0 1 V B ING-IND/16
05917 - FINAL EXAMINATION 6.0 2 V E
06634 - INTERNSHIP 6.0 2 G F
19898 - PRODUCT AND INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION - STUDIO Details SPOSITO (PA) RUSSO (PA) DI DIO (PA) 12.0 2 V B ICAR/13
Free subjects 12.0 D
Elective activities
Optional subjects credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
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
Explaination
Term Term/Semester
Val. Valutation: V = mark in 30/30, G = note
(*) Teaching attended in english
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