Design and Construction of Wood Products – Bachelor

Design and Construction of Wooden Products 2021/2025 – Bachelor

The three-year professional bachelor program (180 ECTS) at the University of Applied Sciences in Ferizaj “Design and Construction of Wood Products” offers students the highest international standards of education in this field. The content and structuring of this program comes as a result of the increased demands of subjects dealing with the activity of furniture, design and construction in interior and exterior spaces. The program offers courses with contemporary content that continuously follow the demands of the local and international industry, thus creating professional cadres that will help in the overall development of skills and knowledge related to the respective field.

Purpose

The goal of the program is to develop a specialized cadre of professionals in the field of Interior and Exterior Product Design and Construction, using contemporary technologies and cutting-edge applications, which easily adapt to the demands of the labor market. This goal is also in harmony with the mission of the institution.

Expected learning outcomes

After the successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Develop skills in technical drawing and descriptive geometry;
• Recognize and apply materials for design and furniture based on their properties;
• Apply computer programs for design and construction;
• Understand the content of the design and construction of interior products;
• Understand the content of the design and construction of exterior products;
• Recognize and apply technologies of materials processing;
• Have knowledge of ergonomics of furniture design, construction and safety protection at work;
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving complex problems;
• Calculate the cost and price of the product and manage production;
• Demonstrate communication skills with co-workers and clients.

Teaching Methodology:

• Theoretical lectures – for presenting basic concepts and academic content.
• Practical exercises – for developing skills and applying knowledge in real situations
• Discussions and group work – to encourage critical thinking and collaboration.
• Case studies – for analyzing concrete situations and solving problems.
• Projects and individual assignments – to develop research skills and independent work.
• Professional practice, when required, to enable real experience in the relevant field.

Assessment Methods: These are described in the Student Handbook and, more specifically, in the course syllabus. Also, based on Articles 12 and 13 of the Regulation on Basic Studies (Bachelor), the following methods are applied for determining academic success:

1. Exam
2. Colloquium
3. Seminar paper
4. Professional practice
5. Practical test during exercises

The following grades are applied to describe success in exams:

• 91–100 points: 10 ‘A’ (Excellent)

• 81–90 points: 9 ‘B’ (Very Good)

• 71–80 points: 8 ‘C’ (Good)

• 61–70 points: 7 ‘D’ (Satisfactory)

• 51–60 points: 6 ‘E’ (Sufficient)

• 0–50 points: 5 ‘FX/F’ (Fail)

Future employment opportunities

With the knowledge gained in this program, students will be able to work professionally in a wide range of industries, such as: wood construction and furniture service companies, design offices, CNC numerical control machine operators. Graduates can work as:

• Furniture designer;
• Operator with CAD and CAM programs;
• Interior product quality manager;
• Restorer of interior buildings;
• Supervisor of the production of an enterprise that deals with interior products;
• Furniture constructor;
• Commercial space designer;
• Operator with construction software.

Duration of Studies: 3 years, six semesters

Credits Earned: 180 ECTS

Awarded Qualifications: Title awarded to the student: Professional Bachelor in Design and Construction of Wood Products (Level 6 of the Kosovo National Qualifications Framework)

Program passing rates:

Available Services and Facilities:

1. Laboratories:

The Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Wood Technology has its own dedicated facilities, which include its laboratories and workshops, and holds licenses for the use of software that is either fully licensed or provided under free educational licenses for academic purposes. The faculty also has IT cabinets, the InLAB, and a workshop equipped with relevant CNC technology and other equipment. Its classrooms are equipped with the latest-generation Smart Tables. Within the campus, the Institute of Applied Sciences in Ferizaj is also in its final stage of completion.

2.  Library and student spaces

The University Library has 1433 different types of publications, some with more than one copy, has 8 reading seats for students and has an area of ​​48.36m2. There is also a reading room with 40 seats. Students also have access to electronic libraries, through the official UASF link: https://ushaf.net → Students → e-Library.

3. Electronic systems

For student data management, UASF uses the Student Information Management System (SMIS) at the link: sims.ushaf.net. For the institutional e-mail system, the Outlook platform is used at: outlook.ushaf.net. For online learning, students use the Microsoft Teams platform, while for academic work and access to institutional applications, they have access to Office 365, with all the services and platforms included.

4. Facilities for students with disabilities

The university has access for people with disabilities, and has also installed an elevator for access for people with special needs on all floors of the building.

5. Student Regulations

The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Wood Technology uses the following regulations, as well as the student handbook:

• Student Handbook
• Regulations for Basic Studies (Bachelor)
• Regulations on the Code of Ethics
• Regulations for Student Internship
• Regulations for Student Transfer
• Regulations for Student Elections at UASF
• Regulations of the Student Parliament Work at UASF
• Other regulations

6.  Career Center

The Career Center at the University of Applied Sciences in Ferizaj has these main functions:

• • Helps students in professional orientation (choosing a career path, individual counseling)
  • Organizes workshops and trainings such as CV writing, interview preparation, soft skills
  • Mediates professional internships by cooperating with local, national and international companies
  • Organizes Job and Career Fairs where students connect directly with employers
  • Promotes employment and internship opportunities through official university announcements
  • Supports alumni (graduates) in finding work and further professional development

7. Scholarships offered to students and study fees:

Student scholarships are allocated for each academic year, based on the regulation of the Governing Council for the allocation of financial resources from the category: Subsidies and transfers. The amount of financial resources for the allocation of scholarships is determined by a separate decision by the Governing Council for each fiscal year.Study fees for students are determined by a special Administrative Instruction of the Ministry of Education and UASF applies the fees determined according to the Administrative Instruction of the Ministry of Education.

8.  Open Doors Day

As part of the “Open Doors” activity, the university opens its doors to welcome Kosovo high school graduates, to inform them about the conditions offered by the university, about the programs and laboratories, as well as other spaces that contribute to the acquisition of professional skills Open Doord Days.

9.  Informational materials

• Link for brochures

Design and Construction of Wooden Products 2016/2019 – Bachelor

The program Design and Construction of Wood Products offers students the highest international standards of education in this field. The content and structuring of this program comes as a result of the increased demands of the subjects, which deal with the activity of the furniture and the design of the interior spaces. The program offers courses with contemporary and flexible content, which continuously follow the requirements of local and international industry, thus creating professional staff that will help the economic development of the country.The aim
The program, with the opportunities it offers in achieving the objectives, aims to prepare students who will professionally perform various activities in manufacturing enterprises, mainly in those enterprises which deal with the production of interior, with a focus on furniture and other enterprises which also deal with wooden constructions.General objectives
In order for future students to succeed in a competitive and changing environment, the University offers them theoretical and practical teaching that helps them:

• Know how to sketch the product;
• demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving complex design problems and product constructions that will be produced;
• implement technical skills, which must be undertaken to produce the product;
• apply problem-solving and decision-making processes, in cases of design and constructive solutions of the product that will be produced;
• practice effective communication skills with enterprise employees and
• know how to calculate the price of the product and know how to manage the produce of the products.

Employment opportunities in the future
Upon completion of studies, the graduate would be able to work at:

• • designing interior spaces,
  • designing interior spaces in collective and individual residential buildings,
  • design (projecting) studio,
  • educational process,
  • furniture and interior manufacturing companies,
  • enterprises where internal application software is used, or
  • businesses and product management companies.