School of Design in Turin
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 21/10/24 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Academic-led trips
Faculty: Art, Design and Humanities
Ref: 10008947
Dates
Departure Date: 03/02/25
Return Date: 06/02/25
Costs
£460: the estimated cost for travel, accommodation and transfers (excluding any support). Students will also be required to pay for: visits (£30), food and drink, visa (if applicable)
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £200
Booking
Accommodation: Shared rooms in a hostel booked by DMU
Travel: Flights booked by DMU (students travel as a group)
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Simon Lambert - slambert@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: Students will be required to pay £260 as a contribution towards the cost of travel and accommodation after being offered a place on the trip. The DMU Global bursary will be deducted directly from the overall cost of the booking.
Carbon Levy
Student contribution: To offset the carbon emissions from the flight for this trip there is a £3 Carbon Levy for this trip which has been added to the total cost. Information about how this Levy will be used can be found here.
Eligibility
Level 4 and 5 Interior Design, Design Crafts and Product Design students are eligible to participate on this opportunity. There is a maximum of 45 places available, with a minimum of 15 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
Trip description
Turin is recognised for its refined architecture, stately baroque buildings; old café lined boulevards and grand squares and is now a major industrial, commercial and cultural centre. The city boasts an abundance of culture and history and is known for its numerous museums, art galleries, churches, palaces, parks, gardens theatres as well as artisan Fairs and markets, showcasing traditional handcrafted goods. Through its automobile design and ‘made in Torino’ label this City was also the first to be identified as the ‘World Design Capital’ by the International Council of Societies of Industrial design.
Students will have an opportunity to engage with Turin’s rich architecture and cultural history and take inspiration from the museums, art galleries and surroundings to aid research, concept development and support their studies as a whole. In addition to this there are opportunities to visit design consultancies within Turin and students will be encouraged to research this prior to their departure.
The students will take part in organised visits to museums and cultural sites including, the impressive spire of the Mole Antonelliana which houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema and also the Lingotto building; this Avant Garde industrial architecture once the most famous fiat factory, with a test track on its roof, has now been redesigned by Renzo Piano and accommodates a mix of retail office and educational space and will be one of the highlights of this trip.
DMU Global is embedded into a number of modules across the three programmes and students are able to use this study trip as a key source of inspiration for their design projects across all programmes and gain knowledge of historical, theoretical, critical and global contexts relevant to the individual subject areas studied, supported by an awareness of international and intercultural perspectives. The trip has been deliberately organised to include the three different subjects to encourage cross disciplinary activity and emulate industry practice.
Why take part?
The trip to Turin offers a unique and multifaceted educational experience that is invaluable for students. By immersing themselves in the city’s rich cultural and historical landscape, students can gain a deeper appreciation for refined architecture and baroque buildings, enhancing their understanding of historical and cultural contexts.
The interdisciplinary nature of the trip encourages collaboration among students from different subjects, mirroring industry practices and promoting a broader understanding of historical, theoretical, critical, and global contexts. Overall, this trip to Turin promises to be an enriching experience that significantly contributes to the students’ academic, professional and personal development.
Learning objectives
Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop a range of skills and knowledge that enhance your studies. Through participation in this trip to Turin, students will gain a greater understanding of processes and build knowledge, based on industrial practice and examples of work.
In addition, students will gain an appreciation of historical contexts and how this can help inform design decisions today. Having an awareness of different cultural perspectives, will help students understand the impact on how and what we design, and reach past our own experiences.
Cultural activities
As automobile design was borne in Turin, a visit to the Museo Nazionale dell’Autombile would be encouraged, the museum has a collection of over 200 cars covering 80 brands from many countries, demonstrating the range and diversity of international car design.
A starting place for students to explore independently would be the Piazza Castello, Turin’s central square, lined with museums, theatres, cafes and the façade of the Royal Palace. Students may also choose to visit Cit Turin (Little Turin) a small district which features many buildings in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Neo Gothic style, and hosts a popular open market.
The Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), originally opened in 1824 has been renovated and now includes new minimalist spaces and demonstrates contemporary museological techniques. The two museums of Modern Art within the Turin Metro area would also be relevant and inspirational places to visit.