BAPD1000 Design office - material processing Course description

In this course, students learn about various stages in design projects. It comprises two periods, where the first period about two weeks is a preliminary course dedicated to knowledge about and processing of materials. The training encompasses the use of machines and will be organized through lectures, demonstrations, individual exercises, and group work.

The second period lasting the remaining four weeks is a collaboration between the bachelor students on all three years of the programme. The students will be divided into groups across classes. In this period, students will practise the theory/subject matter they have learnt from the first period, where the groups work with an external client and/or on external topics.

Admission to the programme.

After completing the course, the students is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• is familiar with various types of materials and their properties through practical exercises.
• knows various phases of a design project.
• knows project planning as a basis for realizing a design assignment.
• has knowledge of basic methods for teamwork and good group dynamics.

Skills

The student

• can develop ideas for design solutions through physical models and material modells
• knows various methods for creative processes.
• knows various techniques for 2D and 3D sketches.

General competence

The student

• can practice responsible and good workshop culture in collaboration with fellow students and supervisors.
• can actively use professional guidance and discussion as learning and development tools.
• is capable of reflecting on his/her own development in the learning process
• is capable of working in a team on a joint topic towards a common goal.

The work methods used in the different groups/design assignments will vary. In general, there will be:

• lectures
• team work with discussions on topics such as:
  • needs, problems
  • principle solutions (concepts) and ideas
  • choice of solution
  • presentation of solution
• work in 2D and 3D media
• physical modelling in suitable materials
• workshops

• papers and presentations

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved in order to pass the exam:

• a minimum of 80% attendance in the Design Office project. The attendance requirement applies from when the students commence work in their respective teams. (last 4 weeks of the module (period 2)).
• oral presentation in groups where all group members contribute (period 1)
• reflection note

If the attendance requirement is not met, students must complete an additional written assignment. This assignment shall address:

• the design assignment
• material processing

Practical exam in groups.

Through a group project in collaboration with fellow students in year two and three of the BA programme students are expected to develop proposals for solving real world assignments. Each group is tasked with an individual project from a unique client, all of which will have differing requirements. The group must identify which presentation formats and materials are most appropriate in order to communicate how solutions are to meet client needs. The module concludes with a visual group presentation, invariably supported by physical scale models and/or protypes; digital and/or other solutions. The work must be developed with consideration to client specifications; it must be relevant and contain all of the necessary elements ready for production and/or implementation.

Exam results cannot be appealed.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Pass/fail.

One internal examiner. External examinator is used periodically.