INTERIOR AND LIVING DESIGN MASTERS COURSE

WHO IT IS FOR:

The Masters course in Interior and Living Design of the LABA is a top level artistic training course for students who already have got a 1^st level or a 2^nd level Diploma in subjects related to the Interior and Living Design field.

Lessons will be held in English language.

AIMS:

The aim of the course is to improve, and deepen the theoretical and technical capacities in the Interior and Living Design circle. This Masters course wants to prepare students to a brilliant entrance in their professional life through a strong basic training and a creative support, according to the highest international professional standards.

STUDY PROGRAM

Coordinator: prof. Cristina Cacioli

SUBJECTS	AREA	CREDITS
PHILOSOPHY OF DESIGN	THEORY	3
INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN	PRACTICE	6
FURNITURE DESIGN	PRACTICE	8
DIGITAL AND GRAPHIC DESIGN (RENDERING)	THEORY/ PRACTICE	6
TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS	THEORY	4
LIGHTING DESIGN	THEORY/ PRACTICE	4
ANALYSIS AND METHOD TO IDENTIFY INNOVATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL CONCEPTS	THEORY	2
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT (COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY DESIGN)	THEORY/ PRACTICE	3
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN	THEORY	6
TRENDFORECASTING	THEORY	2
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION	THEORY	2
ITALIAN LANGUAGE	THEORY	2
INTERNSHIP	PRACTICE	6
FINAL WORK	THEORY	6
TOTAL CREDITS		60

WHERE:

Lessons are held at the LABA of Florence in Piazza Badia a Ripoli 1/a.

The Academy has laboratories with equipments of the latest generation, we provide Internet access solutions such us cable Internet access, all classrooms have got plasma screens so it is possible to hold interactive lessons. The teaching staff has a top level artistic and professional background, while the Academy has created relevant synergies with public and private institutions.

TO BE ACCEPTED TO THE MASTERs COURSE at least one of the following qualifications is required:

• Art Academy Diploma
• Short Degree in pertaining disciplines
• Specialisation Degree in pertaining disciplines

DuratION OF THE COURSE

Three-month course, equal to 60 ETCS (European credit System)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1st Level Masters Certificate. It is legally recognized from the University and Research Ministry (the law n. 506/77 recognizes the Laba like a part of the University sector as Top Level Artistic Training Institution, according to the European standards. The Masters certificate will be issued to students who will have successfully undertaken the final exam (to realize and defend the thesis) and after having executed all the activities.