Studyinfo subject MAPD5100 2018 HØST
MAPD5100 Strategies in Product Communication Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Strategies in Product Communication
- Study programme
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Masterstudium i produktdesign – design for kompleksitet
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2018/2019
- 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:
- use concept mapping to develop an idea into a sustainable product concept
- derive criteria from concepts that are relevant for construction and material choice
- display a willingness to collaborate with external partners
- work as a member of a team to achieve common
- participate in classroom discussions
- manipulate materials skilfully through safe and effective operation of machines and other technical production methods
- construct and refine models, components and products
Content
Concept development
Transformation of concepts to physical form
Product semantics
Material and visual communication
Form giving processes
CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility
Teaching and learning methods
The most important teaching and learning methods for this course are individual work, group work, lectures, discussions, tutorials and studio courses.
Course requirements
One written assignment
One group presentation
Assessment
Individual or group[1] portfolio examination. The portfolio consists of:
- a written assignment describing the product concept
- design process documentation
- a reflection paper
The examination result can be appealed against.
[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.
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
Two internal. External examiner is used periodically
[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.