This is the detailed description of the third year of Industrial design.

Industrial Design III- 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

In this course students create and develop design-objects with the use of the last technologies. This course introduces the objects and their role in our everyday experience. Students are introduced to the ideas of process, as one of the first principles of learning how to understand development of ideas and forms.

Material theory and Manufacturing processes II - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

This application-oriented course covers the various product manufacturing processes and parameters involved in designing parts primarily out of plastics and metals. The course deals with industrial processes, modern technologies of product and prototype development and the theory of metals, plastics, glass, wood and also the technologies that are related to those materials.

Drawing Techniques III - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

This course is designed to offer knowledge and experience about the classic drawing and sketching techniques and the modern drawing with high-tech equipment. The student learns the proportions of the human body, the expressions of color, the importance of light and shadow, the use of different inks, acrylics color and different papers.

Illustration I - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

This course is designed to offer the knowledge of desktop publishing, vector graphic, lay-out design, the use of digital and classic media and the professional presentation of digital projects. The student will learn the use of software like Illustrator or Photoshop.

3D Graphic Design and 3D Animation III - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

In this course the student will learn to use powerful software like 3D Studio. The course is designed to offer knowledge about the modern 3D modeling techniques, 3D animation, character setup, material theory, virtual rooms, and photo-realistic rendering. Advanced light tools allow to the designer to analyze light conditions.

C.A.D.II - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

This is a course about geometrical drawing and technical representation. Modern CAD systems are used to design the projects and to develop ideas.

Drawing Techniques IV - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

This course is designed to offer knowledge and experience about the classic drawing and sketching techniques and the modern drawing with high-tech equipment. The student learns the proportions of the human body, the expressions of color, the importance of light and shadow, the use of different inks, acrylics color and different papers.

Italian Language V - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

The didactic method based on the inductive and deductive approach. There are two aspects of the lessons, the grammatical part and the communication of the Italian language. They are about themes of culture, of the Italian history and sociality, or any other argument proposed by the students.

Industrial Design III - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

In this course students create and develop design-objects with the use of the last technologies. This course introduces the objects and their role in our everyday experience. Students are introduced to the ideas of process, as one of the first principles of learning how to understand development of ideas and forms.

3D Graphic Design and 3D Animation IV - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

In this course the student will learn to use powerful software like 3D Studio. The course is designed to offer knowledge about the modern 3D modeling techniques, 3D animation, character setup, material theory, virtual rooms, and photo-realistic rendering. Advanced light tools allow to the designer to analyze light conditions.

Advertising and visual communication II - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

This course is designed to offer the knowledge of desktop publishing, vector graphic, lay-out design, the use of digital and classic media and the professional presentation of digital projects. The student will learn the use of software like Illustrator or Photoshop to develop and advertise ideas and products.

Italian Language VI - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

The didactic method based on the inductive and deductive approach. There are two aspects of the lessons, the grammatical part and the communication of the Italian language. They are about themes of culture, of the Italian history and sociality, or any other argument proposed by the students.

Portfolio Projects IV - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

A professional portfolio is one of the most important things that a young designer needs to start a successful career. In this course the the student builds a professional portfolio adapted to his or her professional objectives. The portfolio is part of the preparation for the final examination.

Museum visits / exhibitions 1 CREDIT

It is fundamental that students see with their eyes what masters in the past have created. Teachers will organize guided museum and exhibition visits.

Work Shops 1 CREDIT

Teachers will arrange meetings with groups of students to organize workshops where creative thinking and individual ideas will be focused. This way to act is fundamental for students who want to increase the skills.