Main Field of Study and progress level:
Industrial Design: First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Two-grade scale
Responsible department: Umeå Institute of Design (UID)
Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2016-09-29
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2016-12-06
Contents
The course gives the student an opportunity to, through a number of media - partly independently but also in groups - develop design tools, knowledge and skills with focus on conclusions and results of various design activities. The student will have opportunity to formulate a personal process, which can be individually adapted, with the help of these activities and tools - which takes place in a constant reflection on the future professional role. In course sections, the student should anchor the design process using contemporary design problems through project work, all of which have user perspective as a starting point. In these projects, all done in cooperation with external partners, feedback is given from the companies or organizations on the student's performance and process.
Visual presentation, 4,5 ECTS We introduce image processing in software programs for computer and related equipment for the presentation of the written and visual material. In the course will be able to train themselves to reflect on the visual material they worked with. The students will further develop their individual portfolio and transfer it to different relevant media
Design project 1, 7,5 ECTS The goal is that students should train themselves to independently develop their ability to work methodically with complex design-related problems in reality and future perspectives. Students practice to work in groups and with representatives from industry, state and local government. In the project, students practice basic methods in the design process as well as training to work with the product, function and activity analysis. The course trains students to work creatively, their ability to work methodically design and work creatively and communicatively with sketch and model technology. Tutoring is done with active industrial designer.
Verbal and visual communication, 4,5 ECTS We work with image processing software programs for computer and related equipment for the presentation of the written and visual material. In the course will be able to train themselves to reflect on the visual material they worked with.
Artistic process 1, 1.5 ECTS The student's artistic ability to be stimulated and trained with the support of various artistic expressions and practices.
Design project 2, 9 ECTS In the module, students work in project form with a contemporary complex design problems. The project is implemented in cooperation with external parties for example from industry or government. Students work individually and in groups. modelling.
Design for the future, 3.0 ECTS The module has a focus on the skills and abilities can be trained to be prepared for future social and professional development and change. Students will reflect on the strengths and weaknesses in their design process. The elements are also included to reflect on how design projects are communicated to an understanding of an anonymous observer in a public exhibition.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
Visual presentation, 4,5 ECTS
Produce visual and text-based works with the support of chosen software.
Implement basic digital photography and apply image manipulations in the chosen software program.
Apply drawing techniques as a creative tool for concept creation and performing presentation sketches.
Design project 1, 7,5 ECTS
Apply a creative design process and design specific techniques and methods in projects.
Perform a problem-based projects in the group, with a partner company.
Verbal and visual communication, 4,5 ECTS
Implement a verbal argumentative and a presentation with visual digital support.
Reflect on their individual portfolio in a society- and design perspective and establish their own knowledge and skills through reflection.
Artistic process 1, 1,5 ECTS
Implement a planned artistic projects and / or work with an artistic based technology such as life drawing.
Design project 2, 9 ECTS
Conduct a visual and oral presentation of a well-portrayed comprehensive solution and communicate the conditions, the implementation and results of a design project and produce a visual documentation.
Design for the future, 3 ECTS
Independent critically examine and compare the different design disciplines and reflect on this.
Account for their own professional development needs in relation to their current situation or future profession.
Required Knowledge
60 ECTS in Industrial design and portfolio. English B/6.
Form of instruction
The course consists of lectures, seminars and practical training with teacher-led instruction, individual or in group.
Examination modes
Every course section have clear goals that will be assessed at the end of each section in the following way.
Visual presentation Presentation of the created material that forms the basis of an oral discussion and reflection. Design project 1 Process work is evaluated based on the student's report and a visual presentation. Verbal and visual communication In connection with the project 1 examined the oral and the written part of the operation. A portfolio must be submitted by the end of the torque for review Artistic process Examination of discussion and reflection in a seminar. Design project 2 The course concludes with a presentation of cooperation now that where we believe the process work and the students filed reflection in report form. Design for the future In a number of seminars discussing the students in the group a number of different issue that is compiled and submitted for assessment.
When all course sections have been approved, the gradings for the sections will be compiled. To be able to pass the course, all course sections must be completed. The grades Pass (G) or Fail (U) are awarded for each course section, and for the course as a whole.
For students who have not obtained the grade Pass, other examination sessions will be arranged. A student who for two consecutive examinations for the same course or sub-course has not been passed, has the right to have another examiner appointed, if there are no special reasons against this (Higher Education Ordinance chapter 6, 22 §). The request for a new examiner shall be made in writing to the Rector/Head of Department at Umeå Institute of Design.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER Academic credit transfer is not applicable.
Literature
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