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BAPD2310 Aesthetic, culture and Sustainability in Critical Perspectives Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Estetikk, kultur og bærekraft i kritiske perspektiver
- Study programme
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Bachelor's Degree Programme in Product Design
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2025/2026
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
The module addresses design practice from a cultural and societal perspective. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and exploration of cultural variables that influence the role of design in society. Particular emphasis is placed on aesthetics and sustainability and how working with these can affect society.
The module will provide knowledge about culture and sustainability concerning aesthetics and design. The terms culture, aesthetics, ethics, and sustainability and their connections will be explored and discussed.The module will promote critical reflection through theory and practical and written analysis and the ability to participate in an academic discourse.
Recommended preliminary courses
Successful completion of the first year of the BA programme, or equivalent qualifation
Required preliminary courses
No requirements for prior knowledge
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:
Knowledge
The student
- is capable of refelcting on the relationships between culture, sustainability and aestehtics
- is capable of discussing and arguing in academic and other professional contexts
- has knowledge of, and insight into the relationship between theoretical perspectives, practical design work and innovation
Skills
The student is capable of
- discussing and relating to theoretical concepts
- using aesthetic elements in design for different cultural contexts
- mastering written presentations and argumentation including visualizations/materializations that adheres to professional and academic expectations.
Competence
The student is capable of
- exchanging opinions and experiences with other academics and professionals
- reflecting on and assessing his/her own professional and aesthetic points of view
- reflecting on his/her own development in the learning process and adjusting this under supervision
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and workshops Literature study Individual- and group work Individual and group tutorials
Course requirements
The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can take the exam:
- Two reflective notes of minimum 500 words
Assessment
Portfolio assessment, either individually or in a group of up to three people. The portfolio consists of a written component (between 2000 - 3500 words) accompanied by visual and/or materialized articulations.
The portfolio will be assessed as a whole. Exam results may be appealed.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for referencing are complied with.
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F.
Examiners
Two internal examiners. External examiners are used intermittently.
Overlapping courses
BAPD2210 (20 stp.) overlapper 10 stp. med emnet BAPD2200 (10 stp.).