Fab AcademyFab Academy BCN: Applications and Implications of Digital Fabrication
| Study location | Spain, Barcelona |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 5 months (45 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Fab Academy (Postgraduate in Fab Academy BCN: Applications and Implications of Digital Fabrication) |
| Tuition fee | €4,700 one-time Tuitoin fees do not include an enrolment deposit of 2,800€ required to secure your place in the programme after being offered an acceptance. The enrolment deposit is non-refundable. |
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| Application fee | €50 one-time |
| Deposit | €2,800 one-time |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The Fab Academy programme does not have a minimum educational requirement for entry. However, students aiming to obtain ECTS certification must be in possession of at least a Bachelor’s degree. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Students aiming to obtain ECTS certification must also provide a scanned copy of their Bachelor’s Degree. If you are accepted to the programme, and before arriving in Barcelona you must make sure to secure and bring along: a) Legalized copy of your previous academic degree. (Please make sure to arrange the legalization of your diploma as required by your country of origin. b) An Official Translation of your legalized diploma (first you must legalize it, THEN, translate all to Spanish) to Spanish language (if not in Spanish already). Your diploma must be translated by an official sworn translator duly registered by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
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| Language requirements | English All IAAC activities and academic programmes (with the exception of Maestría en Urbanismo Próximo (MaUP) are conducted in English. Therefore, applicants are expected to be proficient in their use of this language. |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation to apply. Recommendations can come from either academic or professional sources. Applicants may choose from the following options to submit their recommendation letters: 1. Provide referee information: Enter the name and contact information (email) of each referee in the application system. IAAC will send an automated email to the referee to request their recommendation. 2. Upload letters directly: Applicants who already have their recommendation letters may upload them in the designated upload field. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Your letter of intent, or motivation statement should be written in English detailing your motivation and adequacy for the programme you are applying to. Tips: Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Non-EU citizens who plan to study in Spain for a period of more than three months must apply for an “open”, multiple-entry student visa. This type of visa (Visado de Estudios) is valid for entering the European Union’s Schengen Area for three months from the date of issue. Visa applications are processed by the Spanish consulate(s) in the country of residence of the applicant. We strongly encourage applicants from outside the EU to apply well in advance to allow for sufficient time to process their Spanish student visa. Note: To apply for your student visa, you will need to submit some apostilled or legalised documents. To avoid delays with your visa application, please start researching the required list of documents as soon as possible. |
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Overview
Fab Academy is a fast-prototyping programme directed by Neil Gershenfeld of MIT’s Center For Bits and Atoms and based on MIT’s rapid prototyping course: How to Make (Almost) Anything.
Fab Academy is an intensive five-month programme where students learn to envision, design, and prototype projects using digital fabrication tools. It is a multi-disciplinary and hands-on learning experience that encourages learning-by-doing, empowering participants to develop both creative and technical skills.
Throughout the programme, students will develop an analytical approach to their projects, gaining practical design experience and becoming familiar with industry standards and the latest innovation trends. They will also join a dynamic ecosystem of young scientists and entrepreneurs.
By the end of the course, students will have the essential knowledge to plan, develop, and prototype a final project. They will also understand how to plan a sustainable business and share cutting-edge designs within an open-source environment.
Programme structure
Fab Academy consists of online and offline classes, a method known as “distributed education”. Students work on two levels – global and local. The global level, referred to as the Global Campus, connects over 250 students enrolled in Fab Academy each year across more than 50 nodes worldwide. Students join weekly Global Lectures every Wednesday with Professor Neil Gershenfeld, who explains the content and sets the weekly assignment. Before each Global Lecture, a review session allows students to interact with the wider global community. Besides the Global Lectures and Recitations students have local classes and practices in our Fab lab.
To learn more about Fab Academy´s structure, courses, faculty and career prospectus please visit our website: