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The innovativeness of the
Faculty of Design and Art begins with its study schemes which comprise projects
based on an interdisciplinary approach including both theoretical and practical
subjects. Our innovative model is simple in its design - it is based on
current work practices in which our graduates will engage once they have
finished their studies. Thus, project work will be the primary component
of the degrees followed in the Faculty. Students will have to deal with
complex practical problems in the projects, which will require students
to research and investigate individually, creating solutions to the problems
posed. Project work will be amply supported by seminars whose theoretical
content will consolidate the work undertaken on the projects. Project work
will be fully consolidated through courses that take place in our specially
equipped workshops as well as through further specialised courses. The workshop
courses will encourage experimental work. The workshop is a place where
students will be able to create and innovate, realising their ideas and
learning through their mistakes. The workshops range from the most traditional,
including various types of printing and wood and metal working, to workshops
equipped with state of the art technology such as rapid prototyping or digital
photography. Furthermore, in order to establish a concrete link with the
manufacturing and materials world, a special workshop will be created from
scratch. The teaching staff is international, young, innovative and motivated.
The staff include professionals hailing from the world of work who will
be able to transmit the experience they have gained through work to our
students. There will not be classes in the traditional sense, but workgroups
consisting of a maximum of twenty students, coming from the first, second
and third year of the course. It is an excellent way to work, guaranteeing
students direct contact with their lecturers and thus ensuring that they
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