The Department of Design at MPEI was founded in 1995.
It is a structural division of the Humanities and
applied Institute and has been existing for more than twenty years.
Preparation is
conducted in the direction of
Design 54.03.01
(bachelor's degree, 4 years; qualification – bachelor) and implemented by
profiles:
Graphic design,
Product design,
Interior design,
Media design.
Department of Design
teachers are members of various creative unions: The Russian Union of designers,
the International Association "Union of designers", architects'
Union, Union of artists of Russia, Creative Union of artists of Russia and participants
in various Moscow and International exhibitions and competitions. They have
diplomas and awards. In addition to full-time teachers, teachers from leading
universities in Moscow and qualified specialists working in the field of design
and related fields are involved in the work, providing a comprehensive and
in-depth study of both theoretical and practical issues.
Students acquire practical
skills in specialized workshops. Computer studios with modern equipment and
software are actively used in the educational process.
In the course of
training, students regularly participate in exhibitions and competitions, were
awarded diplomas of winners and laureates, and also form a portfolio that
allows them to demonstrate a wide range of professional skills to the employer.
Special
disciplines in combination with a block of academic subjects form a
professional Foundation for the future designer and allow him to be in demand
in the market of design services.
Department of
design graduates work in design firms, design studios, photo studios, in
various organizations as full-time designers, in publishing houses, in
editorial offices, on television, on the Internet, in architectural
organizations. In addition, graduates can conduct independent activities of the
designer.
Entrance tests on
the results of the exam: the Russian language, literature.
Creative entrance
tests: drawing, portfolio.
Research areas
The semiotic structure of the design,
design as a semiotic phenomenon,
the mythology of design,
design as a cultural phenomenon,
history and theory of design,
design education,
features of the current stage of design development,
design in the context of technology development,
the design of the information environment,
interaction of design, art and science,
shaping in design,
photography in modern design.
Recent projects
Development of
identity for socially significant events and organizations.
The study of the
specifics of gerontological design.
The study of color
in design.
The use of
information and communication technologies in teaching humanities related to
design (History of culture and Art, History and style characteristics of
design, Aesthetics, etc.).
The study of media
design as the newest field of design.
An exhibition of a
student poster dedicated to the 77th anniversary of Victory in the Great
Patriotic War.
Features
The entire learning process is associated with the development of
creative abilities and creative thinking of design students. Individual
approach allows you to actualize the creative potential and characteristics of
each individual student.
The variability of creative tasks allows you to use and develop the
creative abilities of each student, regardless of training or natural talent.
Principles:
Deep system design
education, including the development of the principles of design methodology,
that is, the formation of design thinking.
Development of art
abilities, art-thinking that allows you to create works of art and design
objects.
Development of
creative thinking that allows you to create new ideas, orientation of thinking
to create innovations.
Formation of a
broad professional Outlook, including knowledge of the history of culture and
art, the history of design, understanding of design as a cultural phenomenon,
understanding of the social role of design.
Formation of
skills of work in computer programs necessary for the designer in professional
work.
Formation of a
portfolio containing design projects and competitive works.
Experience of
participation in art and design competitions, experience of entering the
professional design community.
Unique equipment
Product design workshop (3D printer)
Photo Studio (screen, tripods, lighting)
Drawing and painting workshops (easels, podiums, still
life fund)
Interior design workshop
Sculpture workshop (sculpture machines)
Computer classrooms
Educational programs
54.03.01 Bachelor of Design (Graphic design)
54.03.01 Bachelor of Design (Product design)
54.03.01 Bachelor of Design (Interior design)
54.03.01 Bachelor of Design (Media design)