COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

to be able to develop scientific expertise and capabilities in the field of design studies by using creative and critical thinking as well as research skills; innovatively contributing to the discipline through new ideas, 

to be able to comprehend the interaction across various disciplines related to the field of design reaching at original conclusions via using new and complex analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills,

to be able to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex issues in design practice through integrative and creative elaboration,

to be able to conduct independent research, analyze scientific phenomena through a broad, deep and critical perspective, arrive at new syntheses and evaluations in design discipline,

to be able to publish scientific articles in reputable refereed journals, present papers in scientific conferences in the field of design and its sub-disciplines,

to be able to develop effective communication skills to scientifically present and defend original ideas to an expert audience,

to be able to conduct affective team work in the field of design,

to be able to use the English language fluently for both comprehending scientific publications and developing proper communication with foreign colleagues,

to be able to contribute to the process of transforming into an " information society", by following the technological, social and cultural developments on both academic and professional grounds continuously,

to be able to develop skills of designing and producing unique models and products that will be certificated as registered design, trade mark and patents.