Master Design — Métiers et industries d'art

Université Jean Monnet, based in Saint-Etienne, France, offers this master's program in Design, specializing in Métiers et industries d'art, or arts and crafts trades and industries. This branch of design study focuses on the intersection between artisanal craft traditions and industrial design practice, covering how objects, materials, and techniques associated with the applied arts, such as textiles, ceramics, furniture, or decorative objects, are conceived, produced, and brought to market. Students in this discipline typically study design theory and history, materials and manufacturing processes, project development from concept to prototype, and the professional and economic dimensions of working within craft-based or design-driven industries. The program's focus on art trades suggests particular emphasis on the specialized skills and production methods that distinguish artisanal and design-industry work from mass manufacturing, including attention to material quality, technique, and cultural or heritage value. Coursework often combines studio-based project work with theoretical study of design culture, sustainability, and the business side of creative production. Career paths associated with this field include product designer, design consultant for craft or manufacturing firms, creative director within design studios, and roles connected to cultural heritage, artisanal production, or design entrepreneurship. Graduates may also continue toward specialized practice in a particular craft or material discipline. The program is based in Saint-Etienne, France, is taught in French over two years, begins in September, and leads to a master's degree with a yearly tuition of 250 EUR.