AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching aims to develop an actual project case proposed by companies and work sites present in the area, making use of the knowledge and skills acquired in a short space of time, under stress and by working in project teams. The aim is to simulate and anticipate the work context that students will face after graduation and to offer a direct relationship with the companies and work sites that participate in the initiative every year.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objectives of the module are:

- introduce the student to the realisation of a project from the initial concept;

- provide a sensitivity in working for a construction site as if it were a real client;

- provide the student with a project development methodology;

Fundamental training moments are the development of the project starting from the theme given by the partner worksite representatives and the practical activities aimed at the representation and presentation of the project.

Within the module, students will acquire a project approach methodology oriented towards the definition and presentation of the project;

- project development;

- from concept to final design;

- conception and synthesis;

- elaboration and drafting of graphics

- renderings, diagrams and general plans;

- presentation and final exhibition of their projects.

At the end of the module, the student will be able to

- produce a project in a short space of time and present it to a shipyard;

- Apply design methods and tools for the presentation of a complex project in a short timeframe;

- Argue and present their research, analysis and project work effectively using appropriate technical language.

The practical project activities will enable students to learn to manage their social interactions with a collaborative attitude and constructive communication, and will also lead to autonomous decision-making, an aptitude for managing teamwork, coordination between several people and different skills as well as the ability to deal with uncertainty.

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching is delivered through different and complementary activities, the main being:

- theoretical lessons and seminaries;

- group activities (debates, brief, brainstorming, project reviews…);

- external visits;

- practical lessons (exercises and short projects).

The second part of the module is expressly dedicated to the development of the project theme organised in mixed working groups and with the support of the lecturers, a theme that will be the subject of presentation and evaluation during the examination

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The module covers:

- design from a concept of boats over 30m with the support of a selected boatyard;

- recognition, knowledge and ability to analyse the boatyard and distinguishing marks;

- development of design methodology;

- approach to innovative project development, i.e. guidelines, path and methodology;

- illustration of case studies in front of the shipyard designers.

During the course of the module, site visits and discussions with the professionals working there are planned.

The theoretical notions and practical applications carried out during Intensive Design 1.1 are preparatory to the themes and design activities that will characterise Intensive Design 1.2.

The specific theme of the year is defined and updated at the beginning of the lessons and communicated to the students in a timely manner in coherence with the theoretical topics covered.

The detailed content of Intensive Design 1.2 is provided prior to the start of the semester on the teams channel dedicated to teaching. The teams channel will also be the lecturer's weekly communication and update tool.

The practical and design applications involve the students' use of some of the software illustrated in other modules.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bonsor, S. (2018), SuperYacht Interios Volume 1, Boat International Media LTD, London.

Carugati, D.G.R.  (2018), Stile a bordo, Mondadori Electa, Firenze.

Gregori Grgic, M. (2025), Interior Yacht Design, Franco Angeli, Milano.

Michienzi, F a cura di (2018), The Idea Factory, International Sea press, Meda (MB).

Musio Sale, M. (2009), Yacht design dal concept alla rappresentazione, Tecniche Nuove, Milano.

Si consiglia, inoltre, la lettura di riviste dedicate al mondo della nautica (es. Barche magazine, Barche a motore, Top Yacht Design, Nautica online etc).

It is also recommended to read magazines dedicated to the world of yachting (e.g., Barche Magazine, Barche a Motore, Top Yacht Design, Nautica Online, etc.).

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/9008/p/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is conducted orally and consists of the presentation and critical discussion of the written and graphic materials developed during the module.
During the oral examination, the student is expected to:

• Present their work using appropriate language and methodological consistency, supported by tools such as presentations and summary graphic materials;
• Justify the conceptual choices made in the development of the project in light of the theoretical content learned, the preliminary research phase, and the visits carried out at the shipyard.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The evaluation is based on:

- Completeness and graphic quality of the papers (consistency with the assigned theme);

- Ability to analyse and synthesise, linking theory and design practice;

- Clarity of presentation and command of terminology during the oral presentation;

- Transversal skills demonstrated (teamwork management, autonomy, problem solving).

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. Students are invited to contact the teacher of this course and copy the Delegate (https://unige.it/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita.html).