MAPSD4010 The Human Being, Mental Suffering and the Social Environment Course description

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• is capable of specifying design concepts and requirements specifications
• is familiar with analytical and experimental methods of reproducing, developing and manipulating forms
• understands the principles of 3D visualisation and computer-aided production using 3D printing, lasers or other automated processes
• know the basic ideas behind algorithms and and how their use may constrain or enable work processes
• is capable of discussing design solutions with the use of design terminology and prototype building
• understands the principles governing:
  • the planning of prototype construction
  • design and product form language, such as semantic differential analysis and gestalt theory
  • the formulation of a design brief

Skills

The student

• masters digital and manual prototype construction in a range of materials
• is capable of using prototype building techniques and adapting these according to context and needs
• is capable of using user insight when reproducing spatial forms
• is capable of using drawing as a communication tool in the design process
• is capable of developing and constructing forms and relating them to ideas and contexts

Competence

The student is capable of

• explaining and presenting principle design solutions using visual and written tools
• structuring and documenting the design process
• critically reflecting on choices made in the design process
• finding and using relevant methods for prototype building
• being a positive agent of change in design with regards to leveraging the potential of technology

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• Research question: One A4 page containing text and inspirational images.
• Work plan: Activity and time schedule.
• Patterns and colour: Physical or digital submission of a pattern report produced by the student containing at least three colour options based on Itten’s colour contrasts.
• Written reflection on the student’s own learning process and planning. Up to two A4 pages.

Portfolio assessment subject to the following requirements:

• Part 1. Contribution to the class’s joint materials library:
  • Physical documentation
  • Written and visual documentation (4-8 A4 pages)
• Part 2:
  • Physical object, idea sketches, models and material testing.
  • Presentation portfolio in A3 format containing a comprehensive and thorough visual process description (sketch material, text and images). Minimum of 15 pages.
• Part 3. Workshop manual
  • Supplementary submissions in the form of written and, if applicable, illustrated notes on all pages under the titles Mine notater (‘My notes’) in the workbook Verkstedhåndbok (‘Workshop manual’). This means that the workbook is re-introduced in this course and supplemented in relation to the course BAPD1010.

All parts of the portfolio must be passed (grade E or better) in order to pass the exam in the course.

The exam result can be appealed.

All.

Pass/fail.

Prosjekteksamen individuell, 4000 ord (+/- 20 %)

Ved ikke bestått på ordinær eksamen, kan besvarelsen bearbeides en gang til ny eksamen.

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

Kristin Andreassen

Hver besvarelse vurderes av 2 sensorer. Ekstern sensor vurderer et uttrekk av besvarelsene (minimum 20 prosent). Ekstern sensors vurderinger skal komme alle studentene til gode.

In this course, students will become familiar with and skilled in innovation with form and experimentation with material properties.

Goal:

To organise and present results of experiments with unpredictable results.

The purpose of the work is to create a collection of experiments with materials and surfaces. The student will reflect on methods and results and, in turn, use the material in context.