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Faculty of Design and Art
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano |
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| HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION Professor, Dean Kuno Prey |
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| ADDRESS Via Sernesi 1, IT-39100 Bolzano, Italy Phone +39 0471 015 000, Fax +39 0471 015 009 Website http://www.unibz.it/ |
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CONTACT PERSON Professor, Dean Kuno Prey Via Sernesi 1, IT-39100 Bolzano Phone +39 0471 015 000, Fax +39 0471 015 009 E-mail Kuno.prey[at]unibz.it |
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OTHER CONTACT PERSONS Marlies Andergassen Sölva, marlies.andergassensoelva[at]unibz.it |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE MEMBER UNIT | ||||||||
| A. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION | ||||||||
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FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE MEMBER UNIT Faculty of Design and Art |
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AVAILABLE BACHELOR LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT PROGRAMS AND THE ESTIMATED DURATION OF STUDYING Bachelor (BA) in Design 3 years |
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CONTACT PERSON(S) FOR INQUIRIES ON DIFFERENT STUDY PROGRAMS Sonia Melis, Head, International office international[at]unibz.it sonia.melis[at]unibz.it Tel. +39 0471 012 501 |
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MAIN FOCUS IN EDUCATION The Faculty of Design and Art has developed a study model which is based on project work. Here, interdisciplinary approach unites visual communication and product design. This innovative model, which connects theory with practice, provides a much more realistic link between the world of manufacturing and services. |
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RESEARCH ACTIVITY AND MAIN RESEARCH AREAS The Faculty of Design and Art makes use of project and theory based types of research that can be separated into the sectors Research by Design and Research about Design. More information on http://pro.unibz.it/projects/designresearch-2007/htm/des_research_projekte_eng.htm |
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| B. AIMS, PHILOSOPHY AND COLLABORATION | ||||||||
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SUMMARY OF MISSION STATEMENT Faculty of Design and Art The Faculty of Design and Art has developed a study model which is based on project work. Here, interdisciplinary approach unites visual communication and product design. This innovative model, which connects theory with practice, provides a much more realistic link between the world of manufacturing and services. During their project work, students will have to deal with complex practical problems that have to be researched and investigated individually in order to find inventive solutions. Project work will be amply supported by seminars whose theoretical content will consolidate the work completed during the projects. Moreover, project work will be fully consolidated through courses that take place in our specially equipped workshops - in which experimental work can be undertaken - as well as through further specialised courses. The workshop is a place where students should create and innovate, realising their ideas and learning through their mistakes. The workshops range from the most traditional, including various types of printing as well as wood and metal working, to workshops equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as rapid prototyping or digital photography and film. Furthermore, in order to establish a conneting link to the world of manufacturing and materials , a special materials and technology library has been set up by students for students, and will be continually up-dated with the results from their research. Our students, who come from all over the world, study in the three official languages of the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano: Italian, German and English. The teaching staff are international, young, innovative and motivated individuals who include professionals hailing from the world of work able to transmit the experiences gained through their work onto our students. Although classes in the traditional sense do not exist, there are workgroups consisting of a maximum of twenty students, where students coming from the first, second and third year of the course will mix freely. This more equal composition of groups, where hierarchy ceases to exist, allows our students to demonstrate their talents, which subsequently can be evaluated and encouraged more fairly and easily. This excellent way of working, guarantees students direct contact with their lecturers and thus ensures students being treated as individuals. Free University of Bozen/Bolzano Institution and Mission The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano was founded on 31 October 1997 as a multilingual, internationally oriented institution. It is a non-state funded university, granted the authority to award university degrees by the state. The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano promotes the free exchange of ideas and scientific knowledge, linking itself to the European humanities tradition and laying the foundations for its society by promoting respect for democratic principles. Its international orientation is further emphasized by its commitment to multilingualism and its international academic staff and student body. The University is determined to ensure that mutual trust and respect are valued above all else in relations between students and academic staff. Multilingualism Taking the region's historical context into consideration, the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano aims to provide a multilingual, international education. The University actively promotes contact between the cultures and languages of the area; Italian, German and Ladin, as well as encouraging intercultural dialogue at every level. Although particular emphasis is placed on the languages used in the region, the University is also committed to endorsing English, the lingua franca of the international scientific community. Teaching The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano prizes lifelong learning, where learning is valued for its own sake as well as for the social, cultural and personal benefits it brings. The teaching programme aims to equip students with objective analytical skills and interdisciplinary potential as well as a social capital and a sense of civic duty. We have a policy of communicating knowledge in an active learning environment. Consequently, teaching takes place in small groups, which provides open and supportive working and studying conditions and which also allows students to participate in research. The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano has a strong careers-oriented agenda; hence the vocational orientation of its courses. Research The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano champions research at the highest of levels, is committed to excellence and the advancement of knowledge through critical and independent scholarship and values freedom to push the frontiers of knowledge forward. Research projects which are interdisciplinary, international or which have local relevance are particularly encouraged. In this respect, the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano endorses research, and is especially committed to promoting young researchers. Theory and Practice The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano contributes to society combining research and its practical application, and respecting the principles of sustainable cultural, social and environmental development. Because we value excellence, innovation and integrity in every sector of work, continuous development and training is indispensable for all. Ethical principles The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano is mainly financed with public funds. It has an autonomous administration and is subject to a system of self-control. Internally, the University is committed to open and efficient communication as well as teamwork, tolerance and mutual trust. Decisions within the organization are delegated to the appropriate departments. We are committed to working towards gender equality in our teaching, research and working environments. The work of the University is founded on the principles of academic freedom, which are essential for the development of society and itself. It identifies operative multilingualism as a key element in research, teaching and administration. The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano seeks to monitor, foster and evaluate, through internal and external means, its research, teaching and administration. |
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THE ROLE OF THE MEMBER UNIT IN INTERNATIONAL SECTOR AND ITS COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS The Faculty of Design and Art has Erasmus partnership with following institutions: Fakultät Gestaltung, Bauhaus–Universität Weimar D ECAL, Ecole Cantonale d’Art Lausanne CH Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt D Design Academy Eindhoven NL Goldsmiths College, University of London UK Faculdade de Belas-Artes, Universidade de Lisboa P ESAD, Caldas da Rainha P Les Ateliers, ENSCI, Paris F ENSAD, Paris F HFG Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe D Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul TR MOME, Budapest, HU |
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THE ROLE OF THE MEMBER UNIT IN NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SECTORS AND IN HOME CITY AND ITS COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER UNIVERSITIES, ASSOCIATIONS, INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS CONNECTIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS. The Faculty of Design and Art has a tight collaboration with local companies and institutions. |
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| INFORMATION ON STUDENT EXCHANGES | ||||||||
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SUBJECT AREAS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Bachelor of Arts in Design |
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DEADLINES TO APPLY FOR AN EXCHANGE PERIOD Beginning of June for the 1st semester Beginning of November for the second semester |
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TEACHING LANGUAGES English, German, Italian |
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BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES OF THE SEMESTER Winter Semester: October -> January Summer Semester: March -> June |
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COSTS PER MONTH (studying and living) Tuition fees around €1000 per year for EU students, around €2000 for non EU students. Accommodation arranged through the university (if disposable): around €240 per month for a single room. |
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NUMBER OF DEGREE STUDENTS
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NUMBER OF INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS 20 NUMBER OF OUTGOING EXCHANGE STUDENTS 20 NUMBER OF OTHER STUDENTS (continuing education, post-experience courses, other) 2890 |
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NUMBER OF TEACHING STAFF
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