Product Design – Ceramic and Glass

Bachelor’s Programme

The Product Design programme in ceramic and glass ensures a solid training in the area of Product Design and technological expertise in the areas of ceramics and glass. Focused in ceramic and glass products design and development, for both industry and manufacturing “Craft”, the design and development of products within the framework of the course include the following types of material objects: Tableware, Cookware, equipment and products for architecture and Urbanism (and floor coverings, sanitary and urban equipment), jewellery and fashion accessories. This course degree establishes a strong liaison between Design and Technology, forming graduates with high creative skills, technical, scientific, ethical and professional competences, which able them to rationalize resources usage and manage systems/processes related to business activities in an effective, integrated and innovative way; such as Product Designer, Director of Innovation, Product Development, or Production Director.

Programme Coordinator

Carla Maria d’Abreu Lobo Ferreira
carla.lobo@ipleiria.pt

Reference

8525

School

Arts and Design

City

Caldas da Rainha

Language

Portuguese

Type

Morning & Afternoon

Length

6 Semesters

Vacancies

General contingent: 20
International student contingent: 1

DGES certification

Link to Registration

1st Year
Name	Semester	ECTS	Length
Material, Form and Colour Lab	1st Semester	9	100 h
Creative Thinking	1st Semester	6	60 h
Drawing	1st Semester	6	60 h
Materials for Design I	1st Semester	6	60 h
History and Design Theory	1st Semester	3	45 h
Product Design Project I	2nd Semester	9	100 h
Technologies I	2nd Semester	6	60 h
Drawing for Design	2nd Semester	6	60 h
Materials for Design II	2nd Semester	6	60 h
Art and Design Studies I	2nd Semester	3	45 h

2nd Year
Name	Semester	ECTS	Length
Product Design Project II	1st Semester	12	120 h
Technologies II	1st Semester	6	60 h
Human Factor	1st Semester	3	45 h
2D Digital Presentation Techniques	1st Semester	6	60 h
Art and Design Studies II	1st Semester	3	45 h
Product Design Project III	2nd Semester	12	120 h
Technologies III	2nd Semester	6	60 h
3D Digital Presentation Techniques	2nd Semester	6	60 h
Interfaces, Interaction and Usability	2nd Semester	3	45 h
Curricular Option I	2nd Semester	3	45 h

3rd Year
Name	Semester	ECTS	Length
Product Design Project IV	1st Semester	15	150 h
Virtual Prototyping and Additive Manufacturing	1st Semester	3	45 h
Trends and Consumption Behaviours	1st Semester	3	45 h
Design and Sustainable Development	1st Semester	3	45 h
Free Option I	1st Semester	6	0 h

3rd Year | Elective – Final Project
ID	Name	Semester	ECTS	Length
	Final Project	2nd Semester	15	150 h
	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	2nd Semester	3	45 h
	Project Management	2nd Semester	3	45 h
8525146 – Free Option II – Models and Prototypes II (Pottery Wheel)
	Seminar	2nd Semester	3	45 h
	Free Option II	2nd Semester	6	0 h

3rd Year | Elective – Enterprise Integrated Project
ID	Name	Semester	ECTS	Length
	Enterprise Integrated Project	2nd Semester	30	0 h

Entry Requirements

For further information about international students’ applications,
please see International Applicants
or contact the International Students’ Office by email at: estudante.internacional@ipleiria.pt

Accreditation

Accredited: Accredited
Number of years of accreditation: 2
Registration date: 09/07/2020
A3ES Accreditation

Application Fee

60€

Enrolment Fee

General contingent: 30€*
International student contingent: 100€*

Tuition Fee

General contingent: 697 €
International student contingent: 3000€

Product Design – Ceramic and Glass

Programme Introduction