Master of European Design
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Master of European Design (MEDes) is a unique degree programme within a network of seven leading design schools in Europe.
During the two years abroad the students follow the curricular content offered by the programme of the respective partner university. This results in each student acquiring a unique skill set and combination of projects. The studies abroad take place in English or in the respective national language (Swedish, French, German).
The structure of the programme
During the five year programme, students experience three design education systems and join a strong international community. The location diversity provides insight into design approaches, multi-national perspectives and creates sensitivity towards cultural differences.- In the first and second year, the students study at their home universities
- The third year is spent at one of the international partner universities
- At the end of third year, the students submit their BA theses to their home university.
- The fourth year is spent at a second partner university
- For the fifth - final year - the students return to their home universities to complete their Master theses.
During the two years abroad the students follow the curricular content offered by the programme of the respective partner university. This results in each student acquiring a unique skill set and combination of projects. The studies abroad take place in English or in the respective national language (Swedish, French, German).
The seven European Design partner institutions
- Glasgow School of ArtGlasgow School of ArtGlasgow School of Art is one of only two independent art schools in Scotland, situated in the Garnethill area of Glasgow.-History:It was founded in 1845 as the Glasgow Government School of Design. In 1853, it changed its name to The Glasgow School of Art. Initially it was located at 12 Ingram...
- University of Art and Design HelsinkiUniversity of Art and Design HelsinkiAalto University School of Art and Design , known commonly as TaiK, is the largest art university in the Nordic countries, and was founded in 1871. Media Centre Lume – the National Research and Development Center of audiovisual media – is also located in the university...
- Politecnico di Milano
- ENSCI-Les Ateliers, Paris http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89cole_nationale_sup%C3%A9rieure_de_cr%C3%A9ation_industrielle
- KonstfackKonstfackKonstfack or University College of Arts, Crafts and Design is a university college for higher education in the area of art, crafts and design in Stockholm, Sweden.- History :...
, Stockholm - Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staatliche_Akademie_der_Bildenden_K%C3%BCnste_Stuttgart
- Köln International School of DesignKöln international school of designThe Köln International School of Design is an institution of the Cologne University of Applied Sciences and offers an interdisciplinary study program in the field of design...
Sources
- http://european-design.org Official Homepage
- Description of MEDes on Köln International School of Design Homepage
- Description of MEDes on the ENSCI Homepage
- Description of MEDes on the Politecnico di Milano Homepage
- Description of MEDes on the ABK Stuttgart Homepage
- An Article about MEDes on core77 Design blog
- MEDes on cumulusassociation.org
External links
- Official Website of the Master of European Design Programme (MEDes)
- Glasgow School of Art, GB-Glasgow
- University of Art and Design, FI-Helsinki
- Politecnico di Milano, I-Mailand
- Les Ateliers/ENSCI, F-Paris
- Konstfack, S-Stockholm
- Staatliche Akademie der bildenden Künste, D-Stuttgart
- Köln International School of Design, D-Köln