Studyinfo subject MAPDPRA 2017 HØST
MAPDPRA Practical Training Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Practical Training
- Study programme
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Masterstudium i produktdesign – design for kompleksitet
- Weight
- 20.0 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
- develop, plan, implement and evaluate self-produced work under guidance from professionals in industry-based business, design consultancies, public institutions or research projects.
- comprehend the purpose of given tasks in the broader context of goals and objectives
- identify design principles and factors in practice
- draw on sustainable design processes and methods in practice
- cooperate professionally with work colleagues, team members, clients etc. in fulfilling a design brief
- challenge personal design competences under pressure from deadlines and other design project criteria
- arrange and organise time and resources efficiently and effectively
- adjust and implement design processes in a dynamic environment
- reflect on experiences gained from the practical training in relation to the learning outcome of the course
Content
- Problem-solving.
- Independent work.
- Learning-by-doing.
- Networking.
- Reflective practice.
- Practical design process understanding.
Teaching and learning methods
The students will complete practical training at a private company or public organisation over a period of twelve weeks. During this time, practical tasks will be linked to theoretical studies in product design. Guidance will come from both the staff working at the place of practical training as well as the University College teaching staff.
Course requirements
Reflection notes during the practice.
Assessment
Completion of a three months full-time practical and a written report on the work carried out at the location of the practical placement.
The examination result can be appealed against.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
No restrictions.
Grading scale
Pass/fail.
Examiners
One internal. External examiner is used periodically.