UNIVERSITY OF MILAN · ITALY
Extended bodies. Cognitive processes, aesthetic experience, and ethical issues related to the use of material and digital tools and prostheses
Certificate · Taught in it
At a glance
3 mo
Duration
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IELTS
€1k
Tuition / yr
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Language
Certificate
Level
- 8Credits
- 48 hoursTotal Course Hours
- March 2026End Date
- E-learning via TeamsDelivery Mode
This certificate program explores the complex relationship between the human body, cognitive processes, aesthetic experiences, and ethical considerations arising from the use of both material and digital tools and prostheses. It aims to demonstrate how the human body, with attention to gender specifics, acts as a cognitive agent deeply intertwined with its material and digital environments. The program will examine the neurological mechanisms and cultural habits that shape these interactions. Key themes include the nature of the relationship between people and the tools they use (with specific examples like thermal cameras, video games, augmented reality, and robots), the cultural, cognitive, aesthetic, and moral impact of these relationships, and how we can effectively manage this impact. The knowledge gained is applicable in professional fields such as museum curation, creative industries, product design (both material and digital), and professions focused on media interfaces, video games, and human-machine interaction.
Curriculum
The program consists of 48 hours of learning over three months.
- Course Period
- Extended bodies. Cognitive processes, aesthetic experience, and ethical issues related to the use of material and digital tools and prostheses0ZA
Careers
Knowledge gained in this program is applicable in various professional fields:
- Museum and curatorial work
- Creative industries
- Design of material and digital products
- Media interfaces
- Video games
- Human-machine interaction
Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of this certificate program?
- The program consists of 48 hours of learning delivered over a three-month period.
- What are the tuition fees for this program?
- The tuition fee is €556.00 per year, which includes insurance and the legally required stamp duty.
- What are the entry requirements for this program?
- You are required to have a Bachelor's Degree or a Master's Degree for admission. Please refer to the admission bulletin for specific details on admission tests and requirements.
- How do I apply for this program?
- You need to consult the official admission bulletin to read about the application procedures. The application deadline is January 9, 2026, and enrollment is open from October 31, 2025, to January 9, 2026.
- What are the career prospects after completing this program?
- The knowledge gained is applicable in fields such as museum and curatorial work, creative industries, design of material and digital products, media interfaces, video games, and human-machine interaction.
- What is the delivery mode of the program?
- This is an e-learning program delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's Degree or Master's DegreeRequired for admission.
Please refer to the admission bulletin for specific details on admission tests and requirements.
Fees
Tuition (international)€556.00 per year
Tuition (home)€556.00 per year
Living—
The registration fee includes insurance and the €16.00 stamp duty required by law.
How to apply
1. Read the Admission BulletinConsult the official admission bulletin for detailed information on dates, test content, and application procedures. The bulletin for the 2025/2026 academic year is available.
2. Submit ApplicationFollow the instructions in the admission bulletin to submit your application. The application deadline is January 9, 2026.
3. EnrollmentIf admitted, proceed with the enrollment process. Enrollment is open from October 31, 2025, to January 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of this certificate program?
+
The program consists of 48 hours of learning delivered over a three-month period.
What are the tuition fees for this program?
+
The tuition fee is €556.00 per year, which includes insurance and the legally required stamp duty.
What are the entry requirements for this program?
+
You are required to have a Bachelor's Degree or a Master's Degree for admission. Please refer to the admission bulletin for specific details on admission tests and requirements.
How do I apply for this program?
+
You need to consult the official admission bulletin to read about the application procedures. The application deadline is January 9, 2026, and enrollment is open from October 31, 2025, to January 9, 2026.
What are the career prospects after completing this program?
+
The knowledge gained is applicable in fields such as museum and curatorial work, creative industries, design of material and digital products, media interfaces, video games, and human-machine interaction.
What is the delivery mode of the program?
+
This is an e-learning program delivered via Microsoft Teams.