Course Summary

Both furniture and industrial product design overlap with many creative fields including crafts, fashion, luxury goods production, art, and interior design. Product designers understand where these areas meet, making use of contemporary influences and appropriate methods in their own creative process, designing luxury furniture, bespoke one-off items, or products for industrial design and commercialisation. This three year course covers a mix of applied manual, technical and digital design skills (technical drawing, 3D modelling, visualisation and prototype development with CAD), combined with a holistic approach in the journey towards design project development; working individually and in teams nurturing and developing creative talent in design thinking, design processes, and final product realisation. Participants learn how to effectively apply research methods to the development of product design proposals. They acquire knowledge of the basic principles of industrial processes and organisation, and gain expertise of material properties learning how to exploit and employ existing or new materials effectively and in innovative ways. Particular attention is given to product sustainability, ergonomics and consumer awareness, together with business preparation in trends, markets, and communication, providing a professional approach in the planning, negotiation and presentation of ideas. The history and evolution of product design takes a look at the discipline in different cultural and theoretical contexts, together with a focus on ‘italianness’: Italian craftsmanship, design and style, admired globally in the luxury furniture and product design industries, and showcased at the most important annual event in the international furniture design calendar, the ‘Salone de Mobile’ exhibition in Milano, Italy. Participants research and evaluate past and current trends and visual brand design and identity, and engage in market research, being able to respond to their own individual style, combined with industry needs, project briefs, brand image strategies, or specific client requests. Creativity and independent thinking is encouraged throughout the course and participants experiment and test their design skills and competences in an industry-driven project in partnership with a leading company, while additional networking opportunities are offered during the final graduation event, showcasing forward thinking designs for this exciting, challenging and innovative industry.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W240

Institution code: I35

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Pass


Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/international/international-students

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic) 6.0 Minimum of 5.5 in each element

Courses at Istituto Marangoni London are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University and therefore the minimum requirements, as outlined by Manchester Metropolitan University, must be met or exceeded. Please follow the link for a list of acceptable English language tests.

https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/international/courses/english-language-requirements/

https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/international/courses/english-language-requirements/

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 69%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 17900.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 14100.0 Year 1
England 14100.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 14100.0 Year 1
Scotland 14100.0 Year 1
Wales 14100.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 14100.0 Year 1
International 17900.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Enrolment fee £ 3,300 Tuition fee UK £ 10,800 Tuition fee International £ 14,600

Provider information

30 Fashion Street
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Tower Hamlets
E1 6PX

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