MAPD4210 Design and Culture Course description

When students have been accepted in a project they are expected to produce the following:

1. The student will choose about 500 pages for a reading list that are thematically, methodologically and scientifically relevant for the scientific outcome.

2. A scientific outcome. A relevant scientific outcome for the project may be:

• a paper produced as a working paper
• a paper, poster, film or exhibit for presentation in a scientific conference
• an independent or co-authored publication
• a presentation of results for stakeholders
• an integrated part of a larger publication from the project. In this case, the student and the supervisor must indicate which part of the publication the student is responsible for.
• a policy-brief, summarizing the main findings as well as suggesting the implications and recommendations of these findings
• or other output approved by the course coordinator and the supervisor

The scientific outcome can be submitted as an individual or as a joint work.

3. In addition to the scientific outcome from the project participation, each student will deliver an individual report. This report should contain a critical reflection of the learning process as well as the student's individual contribution, uses of method or implication of the produced knowledge.

The work should amount to the equivalent of 6 weeks of full time studies.

No coursework requirements/compulsory activities.

Grade scale A-F.

• design in a cultural context
• cultural practices and cultural values
• methods for creative and analytical design processes ;
• critical reflection related to the theme and own professional work;
• pitching your own design/research projects in the context of the course

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

Pass / fail

The submitted exam will be evaluated by the course coordinator and training supervisor.

Simon Innvær

Grade scale A-F.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.