The exchange semester at Advanced Product Design Programme provides the students with professional tools, methods and a creative mindset to work with the development and design of the best possible solution for a given problem or identified design opportunity. The aim is at identifying and defining the problem before the conceptualization phase, with emphasis on problem identification and definition as the basic starting point in the design process. The studies are project-based and often carried out in collaboration with industrial partners, research units or local authorities. Most projects concern problems that the students identify themselves, problems that have not already been solved countless times by others. This implies less emphasis on trendy, fashionable consumer products and more on professional products for qualified users. This includes product areas such as the medico-technical industry, design for the disabled, professional tools and equipment, public services and equipment and a variety of product applications for emerging technologies.
5ID208 Sound in Industrial Design 7,5 credits The course contains specialised studies within the field of creating and designing sound in combination with form studies and product interaction and consists of the following sections:
Experiment with sound, imagery and interaction 3 credits
Project work 4.5 credits
5ID209 Product Analysis and Construction 7,5 credits This course introduces to the complexities of product development with a focus on construction, material selections and production techniques. The course also includes a course in parametric modelling and Rapid Prototyping. The course consists of the three following sections:
Parametric modelling 1.5 credits
Design assignment 1.5 credits
Product analysis 4.5 credits
5ID210 Project 2: Strategic Product Design 15 credits The course includes advanced studies in the field of strategic design, brand identity and strategic product development. The course is often carried out in collaboration with predetermined company or brand and consists of the following phases:
Strategic design seminar 4.5 credits
Strategic design project 10.5 credits
This course package is an opportunity for students who is doing exchange studies at the MFA Programme in Advanced Product design to apply for one more semester.
Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design + Portfolio. Send your Portfolio and letter of motivation directly to the International contact person at Umeå Institute of Design via e-mail. E-mail address: uid.exchange@umu.se
Courses in course package
Sound in Industrial Design, 7.5 credits
Starts
20 January 2025
This course is only included in the course package.
Product Analysis and Construction, 7.5 credits
Starts
20 February 2025
This course is only included in the course package.
Project 2: Strategic Product Design, 15 credits
Starts
25 March 2025
This course is only included in the course package.
Application and eligibility
Industrial Design, Advanced Product, term 2, 30 credits
Spring Term 2025
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
20 January 2025
Ends
8 June 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognized university. Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design + Portfolio. 5ID223 Introduction course APD 7,5 ECTS, 5ID117 CAID-Advanced level, step 1 3 ECTS, 5ID120 CAID-Advanced level, step 1 for APD 4,5 ECTS, 5ID224 Project 1: Methodology in Product Design 15 ECTS or equivalent. English B/6.
Selection
Selection is based upon submitted portfolio material and motivation letter. For acceptance, artistic talent and design aptitude is essential.
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5216
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
