MAPD4000 Philosophy of Science and Design Research Course description

Admission to the Master's programme.

On successful completion of this course students are able to:

• identify and discuss various theories and methods in science and design research
• identify, discuss and evaluate ethical implications of scientific and professional work
• select and employ relevant research theories and methods to specific cases
• discuss and justify the relationship between problem, methods and conclusion
• integrate academic scientific methods in practice based and creative research
• plan and complete own research projects

The most important teaching and learning methods for this course are lectures, group work, studio courses and tutoring.

The most important teaching and learning methods for this course are lectures, seminars, group work, self-study, studio work and tutoring.

• Attendance of minimum 80%
• One written assignment

Individual or group [1] portfolio examination, which consists of:

• a written assignment outlining the product concept
• design process documentation
• a physical 3D product
• a reflection paper

The examination result can be appealed against.

No restrictions

Admission to the Master-s programme

On successful completion of this course students are able to:

• comprehend and apply psychological mechanisms as a part of product experience and user attachment to products
• design sustainable product concepts and products for user attachment
• determine, organise and select criteria for the development of the design process
• recognise the meaning of context in the light of product attachment
• demonstrate competence in collecting data
• participate responsibly and cooperatively in group work
• discuss and argue criticisms from others during the design process
• design and refine 3D sketches, concepts and physical products that are emotionally durable
• duggest evaluation criteria for the assessment of examination objects