2nd Level Specializing Master - Politecnico di

The MUST Master in Temporary Uses is a postgraduate program that equips students with the skills to design, plan, and manage temporary uses for urban and territorial transformation. The program emphasizes the use of temporary uses in various contexts, including urban regeneration, post-disaster situations, and big event-driven changes. It prepares graduates for careers in public administration, business, community development, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MUST Master in Temporary Uses is a postgraduate training course focused on temporary uses in urban and territorial transformation. It aims to equip students with the skills to design, plan, implement, and manage temporary uses in various contexts. The program emphasizes the use of temporary uses for:

Reusing residual buildings and spaces: Addressing the challenge of vacant or underutilized spaces.
Large urban projects: Supporting long-term regeneration processes in urban areas.
Redeveloping landscape and public space: Creating new imaginaries and testing innovative uses.
Post-disaster situations: Facilitating recovery and transformation in the aftermath of disasters.
Understanding the different applications of temporary uses.

Developing critical evaluation skills for situations where temporary uses are appropriate.

Acquiring the necessary skills to initiate temporary use projects.

Outline:

Module 2: Examines the role of temporary uses in supporting long-term regeneration processes in large urban areas.

Part 2: Temporary Uses for Large Urban Projects and Landscape/Public Space Regeneration

Module 3: Explores the potential of temporary uses to generate new imaginaries and test innovative uses in urban contexts.
Module 4: Addresses the application of temporary uses in the regeneration of landscape and public space.

Part 3: Temporary Uses for Post-Disaster Situations and Urban Transformations Due to Big Events

Module 5: Focuses on the use of temporary uses in post-disaster situations, facilitating recovery and transformation.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:

Lectures and discussions: Providing theoretical knowledge and fostering critical thinking.
Exercises and individual study: Enhancing practical skills and independent learning.
Visits and meetings with professionals: Exposing students to real-world applications and industry experts.
Workshop and internship: Offering hands-on design and implementation experience or in-depth study at institutions, professional studios, private companies, associations, and NGOs.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a range of career paths, including:

Public administrations: Working on urban planning, regeneration, and community development projects.
Businesses and real estate: Developing and managing temporary use projects in commercial and residential spaces.
Animation and community activation: Leading community-based initiatives and projects.
Consultancy: Providing expertise on temporary uses to various stakeholders.
Socio-cultural entrepreneurial contexts: Launching and managing temporary use projects with social and cultural impact.
Placemaking contexts: Creating and managing spaces that foster a sense of place and community.

Other:

The program is open to graduates and individuals already working in the field, particularly those in Public Administration, the third sector, the private sector, or freelancers.