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MASA2072

Product design

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2027
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Portfolio

About

About the course

Course content

Product development and teamwork. Creative techniques. Model building and product development. Design and factors that affect form. Machine parts and machine construction. Prototype construction. Documentation and use of project book. Basic machine parts. Relevant production and joining techniques are supporting topics for the project.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has basic knowledge about:

  • Methods within product design and innovation projects.
  • Creative techniques and generation of solutions.
  • Design of components with respect to function, form, and materials.
  • Design.

Skills

The candidate can:

  • Execute development projects.
  • Create solutions based on needs.
  • Create digital and physical models.

General competence

The candidate can:

  • Participate in creative processes and search for creative solutions.
  • Document solutions and handle ethical dilemmas.

Learning methods and activities

The course consists of a product design project with weekly lectures and assignments supporting the project. In addition, one or more mandatory assignments must be completed to finish the course.

Compulsory assignments

  • Oblig

Further on evaluation

One or more mandatory assignments must be approved in order to get access to the exam.

Assessment in the course is based on the portfolio submission/ project delivery.

New and postponed exam in the following semester. The examination will be oral.

Course materials

Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Subject areas

  • Engineering

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2026

Portfolio
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

Portfolio
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment