DBE Master of Science in Design for the Built Environment

Course description

The degree program, newly established (AY 2015-16), offers a training program that leads students to the achievement of the Master of Science in Design for the Built Environment. The master degree aims to train a designer in emerging fields that express demand for advanced design skills according to sustainability. The degree program can enrol students in possession of three-year degrees in Industrial Design, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architectural Sciences, Sciences Physical Planning, Urbanism, Landscape and Environmental Sciences and Building Techniques.

Academic Year 2016/2017
Program duration: 2 years
Class LM-12 Master Degree: DESIGN
Seats available: 80
Reference Faculty
MARIO LOSASSO losasso@unina.it

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Students with a foreign bachelor degree or first degree or undergraduate degree in Industrial Design, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architectural Sciences, Sciences Physical Planning, Urbanism, Landscape and Environmental Sciences and Building Techniques, from three or four years course, with at least 180 ECTS, corresponding to these Italian Academic Degree codes "L4; L07; L09; L17; L21; L23". It needs at least a B2 certified level of English knowledge. Students applications will be checked by an Admissions Committee.

FINAL EXAM
According with Italian Law (DM 270/04 art. 11 comma 5) the final exam dissertation consists of creating an original thesis which must be written by the student under the supervision of a Professor (tutor). This work must be individual and original.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Graduates in Design for the Built Environment can work as designer for enterprises, public administrations, or professionals. The main fields of work opportunities are exhibit design, retail design, interior design, sustainability design.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Master of Science in Design for the Built Environment aims to train designers who can fully understand different issues that affect the innovation process of the built environment towards the sustainability. The purpose of the program is to qualify a graduate who is equipped both from a design and from a management perspective. The objective is to create high profile professionals who are able to take part in the strategic and operational decision design driven, that focus on great innovation in complex markets.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Master of Science in Design for the Built Environment includes two distinct types of teachings, the first type consists of typical subjects of training in different fields of design (industrial design, interior design, urban design, Technological and Environmental Design for Built Spaces) training and is compulsory for all students, the second allows a choice among specific training courses with which students can complete their cultural and specific education through a range of proposed courses in fields like structures, history of art and design, management. The educational objectives in terms of learning outcomes are detailed in the following table.
THE STUDY PROGRAM QUALIFIES THE FOLLOWING PROFESSSIONAL PROFILE
Roles and skills: Designer

A typical weekly timetable

1st year  
Courses
  • VISUAL COMMUNICATION (MULTI-MODULE COURSE) - 10 credits, 2 modules
    • Drawing Techniques - 5 credits - prof. Pagliano Alessandra - ICAR/17 - 40 Hours
    • Art and Languages of the Present - 5 credits - prof. Basilico Antonella - L-ART-03 - 40 Hours
  • EXHIBIT AND GRAPHIC DESIGN (STUDIO) - 12 credits, 2 modules
    • Retail Design - 7 credits - prof. Morone Alfonso - ICAR/13 - 70 Hours
    • Graphic Design - 5 credits - prof. Pinto Vincenzo - ICAR/13 - 50 Hours
  • TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SISTEMS (STUDIO) - 10 credits, 2 modules
    • Technological and Environmental Design for Built Spaces - 6 credits - prof. Losasso Mario - ICAR/12 - 60 Hours
    • Architectural Design for Urban Environment - 4 credits - prof. Scala Paola - ICAR/14 - 40 Hours
  • INTERIOR DESIGN (STUDIO) - 12 credits, 2 modules
    • Interior Design - 8 credits - prof. Flora Nicola - ICAR/16 - 80 Hours
    • Lighting Design - 4 credits - prof. Bellia Laura - ING-IND/11 - 40 Hours
  • STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND INNOVATIVE MATERIALS (MULTI-MODULE COURSE) - 9 credits, 2 modules
    • Integrated Structural Design - 5 credits - prof. Portioli Francesco - ICAR/09 - 40 Hours
    • Innovative Materials Engeneering for Industrial Design - 4 credits - prof. Di Maio Ernesto - ING-IND/22 - 32 Hours
  • FURNITURE AND DESIGN HISTORY - 5 credits - prof. Castagnaro Alessandro - ICAR/18 - 40 Hours
  • "ELECTIVES" STUDENT'S CHOICE - 4 credits
 

2nd year  
Courses
  • INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (STUDIO) - 13 credits, 2 modules
    • Industrial design - 8 credits - ICAR/13 - 80 Hours
    • Technologies for Innovative Products - 5 credits - L-ART-12 - 50 Hours
  • MODELING AND PROTOTYPING (STUDIO) - 11 credits, 2 modules
    • Modeling and Innovative Drawing Techniques - 5 credits - ICAR/17 - 50 Hours
    • Technologies for Innovative Products - 6 credits - ICAR/12 - 60 Hours
  • EXHIBITION AND MUSEOGRAPHY (STUDIO) - 12 credits, 2 modules
    • Exhibition and Museography - 8 credits - ICAR/16 - 80 Hours
    • Restoration for the Architectural Exhibition - 4 credits - ICAR/19 - 40 Hours
  • MARKETING E BRANDING MANAGEMENT - 12 credits - ING-IND/35 - 40 Hours
  • "ELECTIVES" STUDENT'S CHOICE - 4 credits
  • STAGE - 3 credits
  • THESIS AND FINAL EXAM - 10 credits
 

Tuition fee

EU students €200/year (university fees) + €140/year regional tax (compulsory)+ €16.00 legal stamp (compulsory)
Non EU students €140/year regional tax (compulsory)+ €16.00 legal stamp (compulsory)

Planning and advising

Sending an e-mail to infodiarcdbe@unina.it

For Further information

The main way to get information for incoming students is the official web site of the DBE Master of Science: http://www.diarc.dbe.unina.it/
This web site offers a vast range of information about Teaching, Courses Scheme, Exam Dates, Timetable, Academics, Teaching Materials, Highlights and News.
All the contents are both in Italian and English.
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