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MAPD5100 Strategies in Product Communication Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Strategies in Product Communication
Study programme
Master's Degree Programme in Product Design – Design in Complexity
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2018/2019
Programme description
Course history

Required preliminary courses

Admission to the Master's programme.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students are able to:

  • use concept mapping to develop an idea into a sustainable product concept
  • derive criteria from concepts that are relevant for construction and material choice
  • display a willingness to collaborate with external partners
  • work as a member of a team to achieve common
  • participate in classroom discussions
  • manipulate materials skilfully through safe and effective operation of machines and other technical production methods
  • construct and refine models, components and products

Content

  • Concept development
  • Transformation of concepts to physical form
  • Product semantics
  • Material and visual communication
  • Form giving processes
  • CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility

Teaching and learning methods

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

Course requirements

  • One written assignment
  • One group presentation

Assessment

Individual or group[1] portfolio examination. The portfolio consists of:

  • a written assignment describing the product concept
  • design process documentation
  • a reflection paper

The examination result can be appealed against.

[1]On a professional basis, students may apply to sit the examination group. Applications should be submitted lecturer/person with course responsibility at the start of the course.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

No restrictions.

Grading scale

A grading scale of A (highest) to F (lowest) where A to E is a pass grade and F is a fail grade.

Examiners

Two internal. External examiner is used periodically

[1] On a professional basis, students may apply to sit the examination group. Applications should be submitted lecturer/person with course responsibility at the start of the course.