Program Overview

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN APPLIED TO BOATING 2

Course Description

The main objective of the module is to introduce the nautical product design, providing students with the necessary tools to manage hull and superstructure shapes, proportions, internal partitioning, and furniture.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the module are:

• to introduce the student to the world of nautical design by addressing the typical complexity of small pleasure craft as a specific scope of the project
• to provide a methodology for approaching the project and a knowledge of the nautical product Fundamental training moments include the creation of a basic knowledge of the characteristics of the nautical product, communications dedicated to learning the elements of the design process, and practical activities aimed at laying the foundations for the actual design.

Prerequisites

There are no specific requirements; two modules must be taken to complete the course. However, to take the exam, students must have passed the following exams:

• NAUTICAL PRODUCT DESIGN 11431 (cohort 2024/2025)
• DESIGN WORKSHOP 1 AND NAUTICAL TECHNIQUE

Teaching Methods

The teaching is delivered through different and complementary activities, including:

• theoretical lessons and seminars
• group activities (debates, brief, brainstorming, project reviews)
• external visits
• practical lessons (exercises and short projects)

Syllabus/Content

The theme of the year is dedicated to the theoretical and design problems related to the type of medium or small-sized cruising sailboats. The first part of the course is dedicated to the knowledge of the boat object through lectures, seminars, and educational visits. The second part of the course is dedicated to the elaboration of the personal or group project through laboratory activities in the classroom with the help of revisions and corrections from the teacher.

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

• Musio Sale M., Yacht design dal concept alla rappresentazione, Tecniche Nuove, Milano, 2009
• Nautical magazines
• Sitography shipyards

Teachers and Exam Board

MARIA MOROZZO DELLA ROCCA E DI BIANZE'

Lessons

Lessons Start

As per the academic calendar

Class Schedule

The timetable for this course is available on the Portale EasyAcademy

Exams

Exam Description

Oral Examination: The examination consists of the delivery and presentation of all papers produced during the module and critical discussion of them also in relation to the theoretical content delivered during the semester.

Assessment Methods

Oral discussion with a presentation of the graphic works produced during the teaching. The discussion of the materials presented by the students will be evaluated on the basis of completeness, the ability to interpret, deepen and render graphically with respect to the assigned topic, and aims to verify the knowledge and understanding of the theoretical notions delivered.

Exam Schedule

• 13/01/2026, 14:00, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio
• 27/01/2026, 14:00, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio
• 16/06/2026, 14:00, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio
• 23/07/2026, 14:00, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio
• 03/09/2026, 14:00, LA SPEZIA, Laboratorio

Further Information

Students with disabilities or learning disorders are allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the Delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities.

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• Quality education
• Gender equality
• Reduce inequality
• Sustainable cities and communities
• Partnerships for the goals

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