Nineteen Industrial Design and Product Design Engineering students took part in the 2004 Study Abroad Program in Germany during November and December last year.
The 6 week tour incorporated a 10 day Introduction to Germany Program including general orientation, cultural awareness, viewing of historical sites and visiting German and global manufacturers.
The itinerary included visits to Braun AG, Frankfurt Expo Centre – CNC Machining Exhibition, Mainz University, Darmstadt and the Matilda Heights, 110 years of German Design Exhibition (State of Hessen – Darmstadt), Cologne Applied Design Museum, Freiburg Castle and numerous other sites and places of interest.
All major transport was by rail including ICE express trains. Local trains and transport was also employed.
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Above: The student group at Braun |
Top: Bauhaus Museum |
Students also completed a 4-week projects program at Weimar University (The Bauhaus). Weimar University made a special effort for Swinburne students by providing a small house in the city centre to act as a base for studio work. Access to other parts of the University was also provided including computer labs, workshop facilities and student campus amenities. During the stay in Weimar a 3-day Berlin visit was organised.
Following the 6-week program many students took advantage of their location and stayed on in Germany or traveled to other parts of Europe.
Lotars Ginters
Faculty of Design
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