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Industrial Design, MSc
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Industrial Design
- Industrial Design
- Design
Quick facts
| Country: | Netherlands | Duration: | 24 Months |
| City: | Eindhoven | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English |
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | € 1620 € 8600 (non-EEA) | ||
Programme Description
Products are becoming more and more active, and at the same time constantly less visible in the environment. The advent of computer technology has enabled a much subtler and richer interaction between products, their users and the environment. For example a phone is no longer just a device with which to call someone, but it also lets you send e-mails, take photos and films or store files.
Developments in the field of information processing and interchange are rapid, and bring with them a wide range of challenges and issues. To address these effectively requires engineers with the ability to match technology to the real needs and wishes of users. Students in the Industrial Design Master´s program focus on intelligent products, systems and services, which possess what is often referred to as `ambient intelligence´.
The Master´s degree program in Industrial Design is based on three pillars:
* technology,
* user focus and
* design, which means that it is fundamentally multidisciplinary.
Technology includes aspects of information and communication technology and electrical engineering, as well as other domains which are essential for the development of intelligent products. Equally essential is knowledge of and affinity with the user.
Master´s students also have to be able to work on design processes, and to have a `feel´ for design. In addition, students are able to carry out independent research and design work, and to reflect on the results.
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The Industrial Design department applies a unique teaching model, in which students in both the Bachelor´s and Master´s programs learn on a competency-oriented basis. The ability to directly apply what you learn, and to be able to integrate knowledge, are essential characteristics of the program. Students´ progress is monitored by means of half-yearly assessments. The competency coach is essential during your learning process. You learn from feedback from coaches, experts, clients and fellow students and have to defend your competency development before an assessment committee, using learning evidence, feedback and self evaluations.
The first semester of the first Master year is focused on design, the second semester on research. The first semester of the second year consists of a flexible exchange. In the last semester you do your final project. The first three semesters you follow 7 modules of which 3 or 4 are compulsory. During modules a (visting) teacher discusses the latest developments in a specific field, leading to related assignments which you have to work on.
Some examples of modules are: vision on ambient intelligence, situated design, software modelling and specification, passion for design, tangible interaction, multivariate maths and multiuser interactions. Application areas or themes throughout the master course are: intelligent spaces (e.g. a room that is able to notice which people are in) and empowering people (e.g. intelligent devices embedded in clothing, such as sensors).
The special Master's degree program Industrial Design lasts two years. Each year consists of 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
These credit points are subdivided as follows:
First year
- Projects (50%)
- Assignments (30%)
- Workshops and lectures (20%)
Second year
- Final Master´s project (50%)
- Assignments (30%)
- Workshops and lectures (20%)
Internship
During the half-year in which you graduate, you will normally spend a large part of your time with and in a company, often located abroad. These companies include Philips (for example the Philips Homelab), ATR in Japan which focuses on intelligent robots, as well as large companies such as Sony and Ericsson.
Requirements
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country. Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test. More information
The general requirements for admission to the TU/e Master's of Science programs are:
* You must have a relevant Bachelor´s degree (or equivalent), based on a program of sufficient academic level and quality to enable you to complete the TU/e Master´s degree program to which you wish to be admitted.
* You must be able to demonstrate sufficient command of the language in which the program is taught.
* To prove sufficient command of the English language you should submit an Academic IELTS or TOEFL test. For the scores or exemptions, you can contact the admissions office.
* There may be additional specific requirements for specific programs, also depending on the nature of your prior education.
* A portfolio (a link to a website or PDF file) with your own work is highly recommended.
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Relevant Links
- Programme Information on the University's Website
- University Homepage
- StudyinHolland.nl : Information on Why and What to Study in Holland.
- Information on Immigration Requirements for Study in the Netherlands
- Governmental Dutch Immigration and Nationalisation Service
- Studychoice.nl: Make a Personal Comparison of University Programmes in the Netherlands
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