Studyinfo subject MAPD4300 2017 HØST
MAPD4300 Design for Experience Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Design for Experience
- Study programme
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Masterstudium i produktdesign – design for kompleksitet
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2017/2018
- Curriculum
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SPRING
2018
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Required preliminary courses
Admission to the Master-s programme
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students are able to:
- comprehend and apply psychological mechanisms as a part of product experience and user attachment to products
- design sustainable product concepts and products for user attachment
- determine, organise and select criteria for the development of the design process
- recognise the meaning of context in the light of product attachment
- demonstrate competence in collecting data
- participate responsibly and cooperatively in group work
- discuss and argue criticisms from others during the design process
- design and refine 3D sketches, concepts and physical products that are emotionally durable
- duggest evaluation criteria for the assessment of examination objects
Content
- Semiotics
- Brand building
- Touch points
- Social identity
- Product attachment
- User experience
- Emotional factors
- User behaviour
- Sustainability
- Psychology design approach (PSYDA)
Teaching and learning methods
The most important teaching and learning methods for this course are lectures, group work, studio courses and tutoring.
Course requirements
- Two reflection papers
- One mini-project
- Group assignments
Assessment
Individual or group [1] portfolio examination. The portfolio consists of:
- a report describing the product concept
- design process documentation
- a physical 3D product model
The examination result can be appealed against.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
No restrictions.
Grading scale
A grading scale of A (highest) to F (lowest) where A to E is a pass grade and F is a fail grade.
Examiners
One internal and one external.
[1] On a professional basis, students may apply to sit the examination group. Applications should be submitted lecturer/person with course responsibility at the start of the course.