news
The School in China in 2008
The Ecole de design Nantes Atlantique is currently in the process of setting up a new training course in China. This initiative aims at educating designers specializing in the conception of items adapted to the Chinese market.
Immersed in purely Chinese economic and cultural environments for 2 years (4th and 5th years of the degree), the students will endeavor to address new design issues with a view to integrating French or European companies eager to work in collaboration with Chinese counterparts. Their skills will be likely to appeal to companies willing to benefit from the tremendous opportunities offered by a rapidly expanding and blossoming country.
Place where the school’s Chinese branch will be established : QINGDAO.
This highly industrialized city - partner of the Pays de la Loire Region - is currently experiencing a strong economic boom and is located in a strategic zone, a few hours away from Beijing and Shanghai. Already thriving with 8 million inhabitants (greater area included), it keeps growing while preserving its enjoyable quality of life. Moreover, the city will host the sailing events of the 2008 Olympic Games.
Discover the city of Qingdao through a video.
Start of the first semester : September 2008
Estimated number of students enrolled : 15 students
Academic organization :
4 semesters - 18 months (Master’s Degree level, 4th and 5th years of the School Degree)
1st semester : completion of design projects in collaboration with China-based companies.
2nd semester : 4 month internship.
3rd semester : completion of personal and individual design project.
4th semester : internship.
Training supervision :
Courses will be taught by both French and Chinese teachers.
Since it will meet the same requirements, this training will lead to the same degree as the one delivered in Nantes. This program applies to students currently attending their second year at the Ecole de design. Since January 2007, they have been entitled to five weekly hours of Chinese language classes.
In January 2007, Maud-Andréa BIDET was sent to Qingdao where she has been acting as a representative for our institution in her capacity as a Project Manager. In the near future she will be entrusted with the duty of welcoming the first students in September 2008.
The China project has been undertaken in collaboration with the Pays de la Loire Region in the framework of Intelligence Design.
