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Advanced Product Design – (M.A.)
Umea University
Faculty of Science and Technology
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 30,400 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Umeå / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The masters program in Advanced Product Design offers students who wish to work as industrial designers a high-quality education in aesthetic, technical and strategical issues.
The program consists of both theoretical and practical subjects. It integrates advanced form treatment, problem identification and analysis, creative and visualisation techniques with business oriented subjects such as strategic design and professional practice. The program trains students to work as industrial design consultants developing products and system solutions for industry, institutions and public authorities. A major part of the project work is done in collaboration with actors in these areas. The program conveys a holistic view of the industrial design process and emphasizes the following areas.
Problem identification and analysis, User-centered innovation, Concept development, Emerging technologies, Strategic design.
The program is international and the language is English.
Contents
Course Subjects
Projects
Design for User Experience
User Studies
Design Methodology
Strategic Design
Strategic Design Seminar
Strategic Design Project
Technological Innovation
Emerging Technologies Seminar
Project
Tutoring
Courses in Skills and Theory
Programme Introduction
Basic Form and Car-Clay Modelling
Basic Skills
CAID, Alias and Rhino
Form Studies
Product Analysis and Parametric Modelling
Solid Works
Product Analysis
Explorations in Design
Personal Design Philosophy
Product Design Manual
Product Design Practicalities
Workshops
Oral Presentation
Ad Hoc Courses
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Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, or Bachelor's degree in equivalent subject area + Portfolio. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and no individual score below 5.5. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum score of 575 and a minimum TWE score of 4.5). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum score of 90 and a minimum score of 20 on the Writing Section).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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