KDM3110 Innovation and concept development Course description

I emnet inngår teknologi, material- og produksjonsprosesser sett i sammenheng. 2D og 3D produksjonsverktøy vil belyse produksjonstilrettelegging som anvendes i dagens mote- og tekstilmarked.

Fokus rettes mot teknologi, design og produksjon av produkter og systemer for bærekraftig utvikling i et økologisk, sosialt og økonomisk miljø.

Emnet har en praktisk og teoretisk komponent, som omhandler kommersiell og konseptuell motedesign.

• KDM2000 Entrepreneurship

Knowledge

The student:

· has professional knowledge of the development of functional clothing for sports and recreational purposes

· has insight into Nordic values as they relate to the development of clothing for extreme environments and climate conditions

· has insight into the structure and values of an enterprise or an educational institution.

Skills

The student:

· is capable of developing functional clothing in sports and recreation for various areas of use and climate conditions

· is capable of using correct materials, techniques and designs for functional clothing

· is capable of constructive participation in the enterprise/other educational institution

· is capable of discussing and reflecting on different cultural and ethical perspectives, work methods, cooperation and the understanding of roles internally in an enterprise/other educational institution.

Competence

The student:

· has an understanding of fashion contexts in sports and recreation in the Nordic countries

· has insight into relevant issues relating to the environment and climate in the field

· has an understanding of the field in commercial contexts/specialisation in the field from another educational institution

· is capable of planning and implementing varied tasks and projects that take place over time, alone or as part of a group, and in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines.

Project work is an important aspect of part 1 of the course, and students are required to attend and actively participate in group work. The work methods used in part 1 include workshop and supervision teaching, lectures, seminars and debates. The purpose of this is to develop the students’ knowledge, ideas, practical skills, professional understanding and ability to express themselves. Students are expected to find relevant reading material in addition to the syllabus, and are encouraged to use the learning centres and the resources available there. Joint presentations and exhibitions will form the basis for discussion and assessment of the students’ work.

Part 2 also requires attendance and active participation in the practical training enterprise or in another educational institution.

Hand-ins and presentations will be parts of a portfolio. Individual participation is a part of the portfolio evaluation. Specification of the portfolio:

- Group presentations of two cases and/or two journal articles

- Group projects during the semester: max 20 pages

- Individual process reflection: max 3 pages

- Individual participation in discussions

In order to take the final exam, the portfolio must be approved by the instructor.

A four-hour written exam will take place at the end of the course.

A list of reference aids allowed will be published on our website.

Part 1: One external and one internal examiner. The exam may be selected for grading by external examiners.

Part 2: Two internal examiners

Passed the course KDM2200 Textile Experimentation, Identity and Focus or equivalent.

10 studiepoeng overlapp mot KDM3100.