Course content

This course gives students the opportunity to theoretically specialize in one of several areas within design by choosing a specialization module. The student will receive an introduction when the area of ​​specialization has been chosen, but further work is largely based on independent work and guidance.

It will vary from semester to semester which areas the student can specialize in. Examples of areas can be artificial intelligence, design in health, universal design, visual communication, or special areas within qualitative methods and quantitative methods.

A selection of areas will be available when registering for the course. Note that there may be special conditions that are particularly applicable to an area.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student will..

• show particular theoretical knowledge within a specific design field
• give an account of key concepts relevant to the field of study
• give an account of important research particularly relevant to the field of specialization
• give an account of central methods relevant to the field of specialization

Skills

The student will..

• be able to analyze design work with a starting point in theory relevant to the field of specialization
• able to discuss relevant issues relevant to the field of specialization
• be able to assess the validity of research work based on methods relevant to the field of specialization

General competence

The student will..

• master academic writing that particularly characterizes the field of specialization
• master literature study as a method

Learning methods and activities

• Introduction/lecture
• E-learning
• Self-study/Literature study
• Guidance

This course is offered to international master students. Language of instruction is both Norwegian and English.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

• Approved introductory module

Course materials

The course material is determined in collaboration with the supervisor

Credit reductions