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Program Introduction
In NABA, we have an atelier. This is actually not an original idea: in fact, we copied it from the artisanal boutiques we are surrounded by here in Italy, and in Milan. Roles are clear and well defined, in an atelier. Pupils have the opportunity to learn new methodologies and techniques while working with their masters. In our atelier, we use several different methodologies, apply countless techniques, and have many masters. In our atelier, you become a designer. You learn how to read and understand time, space, and the world around us. In our atelier, you learn to design today to be able to redesign the future.

Program Curriculum
The Two-year MA program in Design, specialization in Product Design, aims at preparing future designers and provides them with a contemporary approach to design, which originated from the Italian design culture. For this very reason, the program is structured in fifteen courses during which students are led by renowned design professionals in the investigation and design of the new relation amongst human beings, environment, and objects. The program is strongly characterized by a twofold approach: on one hand the analysis of the reference scenario; on the other hand, the design or re-design activity through an experiential and physical relation with the object. The two-year Product Design course represents the core of the program and allows students, either individually or in teams, to elaborate a personal design approach. In the Project methodology course students perfection their working method through experimentation and while dealing with real design contexts. In the History of design and Project culture courses they acquire the basic elements to work in the different research fields. Finally, they attend a Rendering 3D course where they perfection their representation techniques, a Integrated new media course where they design the communication of a design object, and a New materials technology course, where they implement projects with a high level of material innovation. During the second year of the program, the previously developed skills are further enhanced and broadened through contemporary disciplines such as Multimedia design or Interaction design, or through the examination of old traditions like in the Decoration class. All courses aim at preparing a well-rounded designer, capable to manage contemporary and complex projects. The presence of a specialization in Interior Design, parallel to that of Product Design, allows students to collaborate in transversal projects and to acquire a much more through vision of the possible intervention typologies and modalities. At the end of the program students are awarded a diploma, corresponding to a second level academic diploma in Design with a specialization in Product Design.

1ST ACADEMIC YEAR SUBJECTS History of design Project methodology New materials technology Product design I Project culture Light design Rendering 3d Integrated new media TOTAL CREDITS 2ND ACADEMIC YEAR SUBJECTS Design management Product design II Brand design Interaction design Project management Decoration Multimedia design TOTAL CREDITS FINAL THESIS, PORTFOLIO, INTERNSHIP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STUDY ABROAD TOTAL MA PROGRAM CREDITS 6 10 10 6 6 6 6 50 12 120 CREDITS 6 10 8 10 6 6 6 6 58

Thesis and Final Project

The program foresees the development of a final project work, together with a theoretical thesis where the student analyzes the presented project under a methodological perspective. The final project and thesis, developed under the supervision of a faculty member, are discussed in front of an evaluating commission headed by the Program Director.

Learning Outcomes and Career Opportunities

During the program, participants develop project skills that may be applied in the various fields of contemporary design, from industrial production of domestic and professional devices, to customized and even co-designed artefacts. Thanks to the continuous interaction with lecturers and professionals, students become well-rounded designers, able to handle the development of a product from the initial idea until the actual production, passing through the development of a design strategy and the material research. As well as acquiring technical and operational skills, participants develop a wider vision of the designers role in the contemporary creative and production systems, and they become more aware of the challenges that designers have to handle nowadays. All these skills allow graduates to enter the job market and position themselves in design studios and companies of different dimension, from multinational companies to boutique studios.

Internship and Study Abroad

Students acquire a number of methods and tools in extra-curricular activities and classes, which will be useful to them while entering the job market: career development, project management and presentation techniques, and portfolio creation are the main modules aimed at developing their interdisciplinary skills. We also encourage students to pursue an internship within product design companies and professional studios. Students are helped in their choice by the academic staff, as well as in the definition of the path and structure that is most suitable to them. The aim is to enhance each students professional abilities and set the basis for the creation of a network that will be crucial in its professional growth as a designer. Alternatively, students can spend a period of study abroad (in Europe or overseas), at one of the Academies or Universities, with which NABA has established international exchange agreements (LLP-Erasmus and other programs).

Partners and International Relations

The wide network of relations established by NABA with companies and institutions guarantees a strong connection between the program and the professional world. For example, students collaborate with companies such as Samsung (on a project focused on smart technologies), Ikea, or Zanotta (in the design and implementation of a series of prototypes for home dcor objects and pieces of furniture, possible through a partnership with Bosch Elettroutensili Green). Moreover, NABA educational environment provides students with a significant international exposure: around 24% of over the 2000 students attending NABA programs come from abroad, and the Academy can count on more than 50 European and extra-European partner universities and Academies. Since 2009 NABA is also part of Laureate International Universities, a global network of higher education institutions.

Department Director
ITALO ROTA Architect and designer, Italo Rota was born in Milan in 1953. He studied at Politecnico di Milano where he also started his professional career. Italo Rota & Partners Studio, founded in 1998, deals with the complexity of international projects, at different scales, from product design to urban design projects, and preserving a systematic approach towards the richness of space and shape. The studio has been awarded several prizes, amongst which the Golden Medal of Italian Architecture for public spaces, the Golden Medal of Italian Architecture for culture and leisure time, the Landmark Conservancy Prize, New York and the Grand Prix de lUrbanisme, Paris. Beside his intense professional activity, his interests focus on theoretical aspects of design: he is a fruitful writer of books and articles for magazines, and gives lectures at conferences and universities. www.studioitalorota.it

Course Director
MARCO FERRERI Architect and designer, Marco Ferreri graduated in architecture at Politecnico di Milano in 1981. He currently lives and works in Milan. His objects are exhibited in important design museums, such as the Permanent Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the permanent design collection at the Israel Museum of Jerusalem, the Collection of the National Fund of Contemporary Art in Paris and are part of important private collections. He held lectures and courses in the most important universities in Italy and abroad. Some of his works were presented at the IX International Architecture Exhibition within the Biennale di Venezia, and at the I Architectural Biennial Beijing, China. In 2010/11 Triennale di Milano dedicated an entire exhibition to his work: Marco Ferreri progettapensieri. www.marcoferreridesign.com

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Faculty
Riccardo Blumer Riccardo Blumer graduated at Politecnico di Milano in 1982. From 1983 to 1988 he worked at Architect Mario Botta Studio. Since then, he has worked as an architect and designer for the most important companies in the field. In 1997 he won the Design Preis Schweiz award and in 1998 he was awarded the Compasso dOro. He teaches architectural design and design, and he regularly lectures at seminars and workshops. In 2010 his chairs Laleggera - designed for Alias - and Entronauta - designed for Desalto - were acquired by MoMA in New York. www.riccardoblumer.it Giulio Iacchetti Industrial designer since 1992, Giulio Iacchetti collaborates with various companies such as Alessi, Danese, Foscarini, Globo, Grom, Lavazza, Moleskine, Nodus, Panasonic, Pandora Design, Sambonet, and Skitsch. His work is characterized by the research and definition of new objects typologies, like Moscardino (designed with Matteo Ragni), for which he was awarded the Compasso dOro in 2001. Moscardino was then acquired by MoMA New York for its permanent collection. He created and coordinated the Eureka Collective Project introducing design to the mass production, thus defining the new generation of Italian designers. In 2009 he won the Italian National Prize for Innovation. In the same year, Triennale di Milano hosted his personal exhibition. www.giulioiacchetti.com Franco Raggi Franco Raggi, architect, has been copy editor at Casabella and director of MODO Design magazine. In 1973 he collaborated with the Sezione Internazionale di Architettura at Triennale di Milano, and he curated the first exhibition on Italian Radical Design in Berlin. He collaborated with the Sezione Arti Visive Architettura of the Biennale di Venezia in 1975/76. In 1980 he was responsible for the Design Collection at Triennale di Milano and in 1989 for the design section of the exhibition Il futuro delle metropoli. As a designer, he worked for Fontana Arte, Cappellini, Poltronova, Luceplan, Barovier & Toso, Artemide, Zeus-Noto, Danese. He teaches Interior Architecture at ISIA in Florence.

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Alessandro Guerriero In 1976, Alessandro Guerriero founded Alchimia, one of the most vital Italian avant-garde groups. In 1982 he was awarded the Compasso dOro. He published several books, amongst which them Elogio del Banale and Progetto Infelice (In praise of what is banal, Unhappy project). Some of the works developed by Alchimia are exhibited at the National Museum of Modern Art Kyoto, at the Twentieth Century Design Collection and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Amongst his architecture projects: Casa della Felicit (the House of Happiness) for the Alessi family, the Civic Tower of Gibellina, the Groningen Museum in Holland. Former editor of Ollo magazine, he is one of the co-founders of Domus Academy in Milan. Today, he is the President of NABA Advisory Board. www.alessandroguerriero.com

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Luca Stoppini Luca Stoppini is a well-rounded visual designer. For years, he has been artistic director at Vogue Italia, LUomo Vogue, Casa Vogue and other magazines. He curated the visual concept of many campaigns and fashion publications, collaborating with many of the most renowned fashion photographers. Graphic designer and pure visual artist, Stoppini has experimented a variety of materials and techniques, used to realize bi- and tri-dimensional projects that were displayed in personal and collective exhibitions around the world and are now part of important contemporary art collections. Amongst his preferred tools the digital camera fast and versatile tool that he turned into a crucial extension of his eye. www.stoppini.org Paolo Ulian In 1990 he presented his thesis at ISIA in Florence discussing his project of a cardboard room divider that won the Design for Europe award in Belgium. From 1990 to 1992 he worked in Milan with Enzo Mari. From 1995 to 2000 he developed projects like the Vincastro bookshelf for Driade and the Bartolo lamp for Opposite. In 2000 he won the Design Report prize. He then won the Dedalus prize and started collaborating with Droog Design and some of the most important Italian companies like Driade, Fontana Arte, Luminara, Zani e Zani, BBB Bonacina, Coop, Azzurra Ceramiche, Skitsch, Officinanove. In 2009 he had his first solo exhibition at Fabbrica del Vapore in Milan. Enzo Mari curated his second personal exhibition at Triennale di Milano in January 2010. During the same year, another exhibition of his works took place at the Biennale Internazionale di Scultura di Carrara. www.paoloulian.it

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Admissions
Audience Each program has its own specific admission requirements, related to the kind of degree and specific technical and project skills. The evaluation commission is lead by each programs Director and will evaluate whether the degree corresponds to requirements and will identify possible educational credits or debts upon assessing the candidates application. In order to ensure an appropriate faculty/students ratio, all NABA postgraduate programs foresee a maximum of 30 enrolled students per class. Admission Process All admissions are based on a personal evaluation by the course Director. In order to apply, candidates are required to submit an application form along with a personal dossier including their resume, academic transcript, copy of their degree/diploma, motivation letter and portfolio of projects. Application forms may be downloaded on www.naba.it or requested via email writing to int.info@naba.it. Within 7 days from the application, NABA will inform the candidates about the acceptance and, in case of positive feedback, will send the Admission Letter and Enrolment Form to the students. When admission is confirmed, students are required to secure their place by returning the Enrolment Form and the receipt of payment of the pre-enrolment fee within 30 days from the Admission Letters date. Contact Details NABA International Enrolment & Admissions Office Via Darwin 20 20143 Milan ITALY (+39) 02 973721 int.info@naba.it www.naba.it Scholarships Together with its partner institutions and companies, NABA offers a program of scholarships for talented students requiring financial support, based on the evaluation feedback provided by the course Director. The number and amount of such scholarships can vary from one year to another, therefore we warmly recommend interested students to send an email to int.info@naba.it in order to be inserted in the related mailing last and to receive updated information.

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NABA
NABA, the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan, is unique among all Italian art and design academies. We were the first and are the largest and most innovative private Academy recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research. Our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in visual arts, communication and design are legally recognized in Europe and the world over. NABA was founded in 1980 by a group of renowned artists with a mission to foster contemporary visions and practices within high art education. We cultivate the creativity of our students, and help them turn their artistic passion into a fulfilling, productive profession. Our training methodology thoroughly integrates classroom study with experiential workshops. Our professors are highly skilled educators who are also practicing art and design professionals. Our multidisciplinary approach combines traditional visual disciplines with new digital technologies, and synthetizes individual study with group project work. Projects are developed in collaboration with Italian and foreign companies and institutions, to give students hands-on workplace opportunities and to develop their critical thinking, conceptual problem-solving, and practical artistic and design skills. Among our 2000 students, around 24% come from almost 50 different foreign countries, so the NABA community benefits from a broad diversity of cultures and ideas. We participate in exchange programs with art and design universities throughout Europe, Latin America, Asia and the United States. We collaborate with prestigious foreign institutions such as Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, London College of Fashion, Pearl Academy of Fashion in India, Media Design School in New Zealand, Philadelphia University, Pratt Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, San Francisco State University, West Virginia University in the USA, Kyoto University of Art and Design, Nagoya University of Arts, Sugino Fashion College in Japan. NABA is part of Laureate International Universities, a global network of more than 55 institutions in 28 countries serving more than 675,000 students around the world. For more information, visit www.laureate.net.

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Student Services
International Relations Office Were committed to providing a wide range of support for international students. We facilitate their application to NABA. We assist them in meeting language proficiency requirements. And we help them integrate into life on campus and in Milan. Accommodation Service NABA helps international students find accommodation in Milan, providing at least two housing alternatives that satisfy their preferences and budget. We also assist students with directions, contacting landlords, and help in understanding their rental contract. Internship and Job Placement Office The Internship and Work Placement Office at NABA offers its service to all students of the Academy, and graduates within one year following graduation. The office is open daily upon appointment, and it provides assistance to students in all phases: from choosing the internship opportunity, to preparing for the interview, up to the final evaluation of the experience. The service offers assistance to students in creating self-promotion tools: drafting curriculum vitae and cover letters and creating professional portfolios. It organizes training sessions and provides, to students and graduates, advice on work contracts or information related to either work as a self-employed professional or create a business. The internship (or, as an alternative, an Erasmus or Work Experience) is mandatory for students of any Two-year MA Degree program. And as is so often the case with NABA students, their internships turn into permanent placements at leading companies such as: The Swatch Group Etro Leo Burnett Kenzo Gianni Versace Giorgio Armani Trussardi McCann Erikson Sothebys Italia Valentino Fashion Group Fondazione Teatro alla Scala La Triennale di Milano LOpra National de Paris Arnoldo Mondadori Editore Berlucchi Service Mediaset Form Content, London. Moreover, NABA developed an online platform to allow students, alumni and professors to show their creative work: a virtual space to share CVs, portfolios and projects with companies, no-profit organizations, public institutions, studios, etc. The platform is the perfect place to publish job postings, activate ad hoc projects, promote competitions and establish a fruitful dialogue with an interesting and inspiring community. NABA Web Site The NABA Web site is a rich resource that helps keep students informed about a wealth of student services and important information: update curricula, program details and course requirements and schedules, official forms, contest, scholarship and internship notices, exchange programs, cultural events and more. Through the Web sites reserved area, students can also communicate with professors. NABA has an on line community. Follow NABA on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NABA. NuovaAccademiadiBelleArtiMilano) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/NABAMilano).

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NABA Educational Offer

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
THREE-YEAR BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES (BA)*

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

TWO-YEAR MASTER OF ARTS DEGREES (MA) ONE-YEAR MASTER PROGRAMS Ph.D. PRODUCT DESIGN. MA DESIGN*** INTERIOR DESIGN. MA DESIGN*** MA COMMUNICATION DESIGN

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

DESIGN** LANGUAGE FOUNDATION SEMESTER GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION**

SUMMER PROGRAMS*** SEMESTER ABROAD PROGRAMS*** SUMMER PROGRAMS***

FASHION DESIGN**

MA FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN***

SUMMER PROGRAMS*** SEMESTER ABROAD***

MEDIA DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA ARTS

MA FILM AND NEW MEDIA Ph.D. ARTS AND TECHNOLOGIES PLANETARY COLLEGIUM M-NODE***

PAINTING AND VISUAL ARTS

MA VISUAL ARTS AND CURATORIAL STUDIES MASTER PHOTOGRAPHY AND VISUAL DESIGN**** MASTER EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN*****

THEATRE AND EXHIBIT DESIGN * ** *** **** ***** Certificate and Diploma Programs in Italian and English available for all Three-year Bachelor of Arts Degrees. Programs delivered in Italian and English. Programs delivered in English. In collaboration with Fondazione FORMA per la Fotografia. In collaboration with Politecnico di Milano|Dipartimento Indaco. NOTE: All other programs without * are delivered in Italian. The programs indicated in this brochure can undergo variation due to academic or ministerial reasons.

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Many thanks to all the students, professors and photographers who kindly provided their works for this booklet.

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