STUDY PROGRAMME
Design

AFAM CODE
ABPR15

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Project methodology

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Project methodology

CREDITS
12

APPROACH
Theoretical/project based

The course has a dual purpose: to provide a broad overview of materials and technologies available to the world of contemporary design, with particular attention to latest innovations; search within the project for exploratory and innovative ways of use of materials and technologies.

The programme grants 12 credits, divided as follows:

• MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES: 6 CFA

• MODELLING 3D E RENDERING: 6 CFA

Successful students will be able to:

MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES:

• Acquire thorough and comprehensive knowledge of materials and technologies that are used in product design

• Acquire skills and methodological tools to independently carry out research on the use of innovative or uncommon materials

MODELLING 3D E RENDERING:

• Acquire thorough and complete knowledge of digital systems for the 3D modelling of objects

• Acquire thorough and complete knowledge of digital systems for the photorealistic rendering of objects

MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES:

• Materials in history

• Production systems, techniques and technologies of materials

• Features, properties and performance of materials in product design for innovative materials

MODELLING 3D E RENDERING:

• Main digital tools for design

• Rhinoceros

• Keyshot

• V-Ray

This is a theoretical/project based course. Over the course, the students will carry out didactic activities that are functional to achieving the learning goals, that in both modules may include:

• Front lectures

• Exercises and revisions

• Field trips

• Development of individual projects

• Individual study and research

• Use of tutorials, videos or other media tools for detailed study

The didactic modules that make the course will be assessed separately. The final grade will result from the weighted average of all marks.

MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES:

Assessment is based on a check of learnt skills and knowledge, and may include:

• Oral exam

• Papers

• Assessed revisions or mid-term tests

MODELLING 3D E RENDERING:

Assessment is based on a check of learnt skills and technical abilities, and may include:

• Papers

• Assessed revisions or mid-term tests

Further details on specific tests can be provided by the professors during the course. Assessment criteria include commitment, active participation and personal growth of the students during the course.

All bibliographic details will be provided by the professors during the course. A lot of the referenced material, together with other in-depth study material, can be consulted online in MyNaba, in the Library section.