MAPD5300 Aesthetics of Materiality Course description

Admission to the Master's programme.

On successful completion of this course students are able to

• experiment with existing methodological tools
• evaluate material potentials and processes through an experimental approach in a specific context
• choose materials for a specific context/purpose based on the findings of practical testing Explore aesthetic, material and methodological challenges relating to the combination and use of materials in a specific contextvalue a willingness to work independently
• manipulate chosen materials skilfully in the practical design process
• dissect and refine design models systematically

• Material properties in a specific context.
• Design methodology.
• Product communication and semantics.
• Aesthetic principles of form and function in a specific context.
• Experimental material practice.

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

• One group assignment
• One peer group presentation

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

• a written reflection (or report) on the design-process and end-product concept
• design process documentation including end product

The examination result can be appealed against.

No restrictions.

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

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.