Postgraduate Degree in Furniture Design
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COURSE
5 months
CURSO
5 months
CREDITS:
30 ECTS
MODE:
Presential in Madrid
LANGUAGES:
Spanish
DATE:
February 2025
AVAILABLE SPOTS:
30
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
You will be trained in the design and manufacture of furniture with new production techniques and innovative technological processes.
You will acquire a mastery of the processes and construction systems in the furniture industry, as well as a practical methodology to make your own furniture, prototypes and/or models.
You will learn with a team of professionals with extensive experience in the furniture sector.
You will work with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to carry out all your projects.
Our University Campus located in the heart of Madrid is full of activities, masterclasses, catwalks, contests, fairs, events, etc. to maximize the creativity of students.
We are pioneers in elevating Design careers to the university level, creating the first Official Degrees in Product Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Video Game Design and Development or Multimedia and Graphic Design.
We have numerous agreements with some of the best universities in the world of design so that our students can incorporate international and multicultural experience into their time at the university.
85% of our teachers are professionals who combine teaching with their careers in the Creative Industry.
More than 2,600 agreements signed with the main companies in the sector for the professional practice of our students, advice and exchange of experiences and research.
Our students are at the heart of the University: they are creative and creative. In a unique ecosystem, we encourage teamwork, personalized attention and participation in national and international competitions to maximize their skills. As a result, our students ‘ work has won hundreds of competitions worldwide.
The Syllabus of the University Specialist Diploma in Furniture Design is divided into 30 ECTS and lasts 5 months. is divided into 30 ECTS and has a duration of 5 months.
Explores the stylistic and functional evolution of furniture over time. Examines cultural, technological and aesthetic influences, providing students with an in-depth understanding to contextualize and apply this knowledge to contemporary furniture design.
Examines practices and principles that integrate sustainability into furniture design and production. Explores strategies to minimize waste, maximize resource efficiency, and encourage sustainable practices, preparing students to address contemporary challenges in furniture design.
It focuses on the study of the relationship between design and human interaction, seeking to optimize comfort and efficiency in products and environments. Students explore ergonomic principles to create adapted solutions, improving usability and well-being in diverse contexts.
Manufacturing methods and technologies in furniture production will be studied. Students explore efficient processes, innovative materials and construction systems, acquiring essential knowledge to optimize quality and efficiency in the furniture industry.
Addresses emerging technologies in the production of objects, focusing on furniture. Students explore the use of tools such as 3D printing, CNC and laser technologies to design and manufacture furniture efficiently, promoting innovation and customization in the creative process.
Immerses students in the practical phase of furniture design. Explores advanced prototyping and fabrication techniques, encouraging experimentation and refinement of ideas. Participants develop crucial skills to transform concepts into functional and aesthetically sound prototypes.
Once you have completed this degree, you can take an additional semester to obtain a Master of Lifelong Learning of 60 ECTS. To do so, you must take the following modules:
Professional Practice or Advanced Project Workshop. The student will be able to choose between these two options.
The relationship between University-Business is vital for the professional success of students while activating the necessary transfer of knowledge between the two sectors and combines the rigor of university education with cutting-edge professional practice in digital content companies.
We have signed more than 2,600 active internship agreements with the main companies in the sector such as:
Our university campus has the best technological and professional equipment used in large companies. You will have 13,000 m2 spread over three buildings with state-of-the-art facilities designed for your learning and practice.
1,200 m2 of workshops
FabLab, a digital fabrication lab with the latest technologies
Thanks to the hands-on learning and working in different areas of design that we developed at the university, I have a global vision that I can now fit into my projects from the first sketches to the end of the work.
UDIT ALUMNI
Our alumni in the Diploma of University Specialist in Furniture Design will be able to work in the main companies of the sector in areas and positions such as:
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Student counselor at UDIT
Our goal is to meet the needs of professionals who want to adapt to a changing market. Our students are looking to keep up to date, retrain professionally or even change direction in their career. Everyone has their own objectives, which is why we offer a wide selection of University Graduate Programs, Advanced Programs and Lifelong Learning Masters with different formats and durations.
University degrees can only be awarded by universities or centers affiliated to them. Non-university degrees will not have the same recognition as those awarded by official universities, such as validity in competitive examinations in the “other merits” section or recognition by other educational institutions.
The entry requirement for this degree is to be in possession of an official Bachelor’s Degree / Bachelor’s Degree / Engineering / Diploma / Higher Degree in Design or similar. You can also reserve your place if you are in the last year of your degree and you can finish it before starting the Master with us.
To start the admission process you must request information about the degree through the web, we will send you by email all the information about it and a link to the admission questionnaire. You will have to answer it and attach your entrance qualification, updated curriculum and, optionally, a portfolio or letter of recommendation. Once your application has been evaluated, we will send you the instructions to reserve your place and the economic conditions we can offer you. The place is reserved by paying the registration fee.
We recommend this program for creative profiles, with special sensitivity towards design and technology. Previous knowledge in the area will be an asset, however, it is not a prerequisite.
No, it is not official. The Diplomas of University Specialist belong to the category of own Titles, are endorsed by the University and have a vocation of professional specialization. If you wish to take an official Master’s Degree, you can consult our offer in this link.
The degree is called University Specialist Diploma. It has a teaching load of 30 ECTS and is issued by our University.
Yes, we can offer the first enrollments bonuses of up to 25% of the tuition. Ask for information about the degree and we will inform you of the promotions that we can apply to study at UDIT.
Yes, if you take 30 additional ECTS (detailed in the optional module) to the Diploma of University Specialist in Furniture Design you can obtain the Master of Continuing Education in Furniture Design.
UDIT’s Quality Assurance Department ensures excellence and rigor. Our official or own degrees go through a verified protocol of academic and service control.
Tentative schedules and teachers may be subject to change. UDIT reserves the right not to offer the degree program if it does not have a minimum number of students.
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