Industrial Design & Engineering Training

The program is divided into four modules, each comprising theoretical courses and projects designed to reinforce the learning and application of academic concepts.

Module 1: Representation tools and design methods

• Focus: Learn to visualize and present the design idea effectively and concretely.
• Content: The course will cover the different techniques of representation and fabrication. Practical activities will enable students to apply these methods to product and interaction design results.

Module 2: Building an ethical framework through the human and social sciences

• Focus : Explore advanced notions of the human and social sciences in relation to the most complex problems.
• Content: Courses will integrate a scientific culture covering both the technical and human/social sciences, in order to build an ethical posture for designer-engineers.

Module 3: From tools to projects

• Focus: Emphasis on the practical application of tool learning to design projects.
• Content: Theoretical courses will deepen understanding of the tools introduced in Module 1, while introducing the design project management process. They will focus on the application of theory to practice.

Module 4: Dealing with complexity in the field

• Focus: Apply theoretical knowledge to real-life contexts.
• Content: Theoretical courses will provide perspectives on how to address complexity in real situations using systems thinking, foresight and visualization. Practical projects will involve working on real-life issues, enabling students to apply their learning in practical, impactful ways. These concepts will be further developed in the second year of the program.

Annual hours: 675 hours of teaching.

Semester 1:

• Focus: Consolidating major projects with industrial
• Content:

1. Projects: Students will work on large-scale projects in collaboration with industry professionals. These projects aim to provide hands-on experience and reinforce understanding of real-world applications of design and engineering concepts.
2. Tools and methods: The curriculum will continue, developing students' knowledge and skills in design and engineering tools and methods. This will include more complex and advanced techniques to prepare students for professional practice.

• Goal: To encourage autonomous learning by encouraging students to take greater responsibility for their projects and develop their problem-solving skills.

Semester 2:

• Focus: Opening up to the world and becoming more professional.
• Content:

1. Semester abroad: each student has the opportunity to study at a partner school abroad. This experience provides exposure to a new educational environment, culture and approach to design and engineering.  
2. Projects et courses: the program will continue to emphasize the integration of design and engineering tools and methods,

• Goal: Offer students a global perspective and diversified experiences to prepare them to work in an international professional context.

Annual hourly volume: 358 teaching hours.

Term 1:

• Focus: Orienting and building your professional project.
• Content:

1. Orientation: This term aims to orient students towards one of three possible career paths: research (academic or R&D), design/engineering, or entrepreneurship.
2. Courses and workshops: Specialized courses and workshops will help students explore and identify their career choices.

• Goal: To help students make informed decisions about their future careers by exposing them to a variety of professional opportunities and perspectives.

Term 2:

• Focus: Diploma project (dissertation and project).
• Content:

1. Diploma project: Students will focus on their diploma project, which includes both a written dissertation and a practical project.
2. Supervision and mentoring: Students will receive guidance from school and industry professionals to develop and refine their diploma project.
3. Diploma session: The term ends with students presenting their thesis and diploma project to an international jury.  

• Goal: To enable students to demonstrate their expertise, creativity and professional preparation through complete, well-realized projects.

Term 3:

• Focus: Internship.
• Content:

1. Internship placement: Students will undertake a final-year internship with a public or private company or organization.
2. Professional experience: The internship aims to provide practical experience and concrete perspectives on the professional world.
3. Mentoring: Students will be accompanied by mentors both within the organization and the schools to ensure a valuable learning experience.

• Goal: To prepare students for their professional careers by providing them with concrete experience and strengthening their links with industry.

Annual hours: 168 hours of teaching.