COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

to be able to expand the practical knowledge gained in undergraduate programs with theoretical field of design research,

to be able to examine, interpret data and assess concepts and ideas with research methods of design theory and social sciences,

to be able to identify problems of design disciplines in times of global / environmental crisis and to be able to develop possible solutions for design practitioners,

to be able to expand knowledge on the history of material culture as it relates to design practices of the past,

to be able to promote research on local practices of everyday life and assess the outcome to implement design solutions,

to be able to facilitate interactions in between varied design disciplines and to promote collaborative work to solve complex problems,

to be able to process outcome of design research to be applied in design education,

to be able to instigate research on the new tools, technologies and materials of production in order to accelerate changes in design practices,

to be able to develop an ethical approach towards design professions in order to install social and environmental responsibilities,

to be able to use a foreign language for both chasing the scientific publication and developing proper communication with colleagues from other countries, in written and verbal ways.

to be able to use computer programs needed in the field design as well as information and communication technologies in advanced levels (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level”).