Course - Design for Industrialization - TPD4169
TPD4169 - Design for Industrialization
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work | 100/100 | 1 semesters |
Course content
The course is built up around projects where students work with design, detailing and completion of basic products for industrial production. Students will explore how the joints, fasteners, fittings, materials, production processes, surface treatment etc. affects aesthetics, form, function, manufacturability, production cost and sustainability. 3D modeling (surface and solid) and prototyping (3D printing) are important tools in the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate has
- Experience with detailing on every level
- An understanding of the importance of details for industrial produced product's overall design.
Skills:
The candidate can
- work with 3D modeling and prototyping at granularity.
General qualifications:
The candidate has
- developed an appreciation for the industrial designer's influence and responsibility in the detailing phase.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, project work with feedback sessions, assignments, model making, excursions to local manufacturing industries.
Course program requires students to be present at lectures.
Further on evaluation
Project assignments. A verbal presentation of the results is included in the project assignments.
For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Design (MSDESIG)
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)
Recommended previous knowledge
TPD4100 Design 1 - Introduction, TPD4102 Design 2 - Composition, TPD4121 Design 3 - Use, TPD4127 Design 4 - Production and Materials, TPD4111 Aesthetics 1:Composition and Space, TPD4112 Aesthetics 2: Composition and rhythm, TPD4113 Aesthetics 3: Complex Composition, TPD4144 Design 6 - Futures, or similar knowledge.
Required previous knowledge
The course is limited to students of Industrial Design. Students with spesialisation Product design has first priority. Students with specialization Interaction design or other relevant background can apply to the course coordinator to get permission to take the course. It is assumed that students can use Fusion 360, SolidWorks or equivalent CAD program.
Course materials
Rob Thompson, Manufacturing processes for design professionals, 2007
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Product Design Engineering - Integrated Product Development
- Design Methodology
- Product Design
- Materials and Processes
- Aesthetic Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Work
100/100
Submission
2023-12-04
INSPERA
16:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Work 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"