Course - Product Design; form and function - TEK2117
TEK2117 - Product Design; form and function
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Individual report
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Individual report | 100/100 |
Course content
Introduction to design and development of functional form
- definition(s) and related terms
- design methodology and strategy concerning form and function
- implementation of a practical project work (incl. idea and concept development)
- the relationship between form and functionality
- involvement of representatives from the target group - having knowledge and experience with the products
- design in a societal perspective; from local to global needs and demand
- materialization of ideas and concepts, both manually and digitally
- visualization of the design process from idea to prototype
- academic writing; project-report based on IMRoD
- Reflective writing (on own project work)
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE - The candidate:
- can define and describe 'Design' as a field of study, and differentiate between the various methodologies
- can explore and analyze the relationship between form and function
- can define and analyze needs and problem areas for products
- can see design in a societal and sustainable perspective; from local to global needs and demand
- has knowledge of techniques for development of ideas and concepts, both manually and digitally
- has knowledge of techniques for visualization of the design process from idea to prototype
SKILLS - The candidate:
- must be able to apply design methodology and strategy to research and exploration of form and function
- must be able to carry out practical project work including idea and concept development
- must be able to shape objects to achieve given criteria for functionality
- must be able to use relevant and established methodology for user involvement
- must be able to materialize ideas and concepts, both manually and digitally
- must be able to visualize design process from idea to prototype
- must be able to conduct model- and prototype testing according to a matrix evaluation
- must be able to master academic writing; a project report based on IMRoD
- must be able to reflect on individual and others' work in an objective and constructive way
GENERAL COMPETENCE
- The candidate:
- can carry out project work in a focused and reflective manner
- understand the importance of design in a societal and sustainable perspective
- can reflect on their own and others' work in an objective and constructive way
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, workshops, individual and group assignments - under supervision, plenary oral presentations, written and visual submissions
Compulsory assignments
- Oblig
Further on evaluation
Obligatory assignments in Blackboard for evaluation during the course.
Final exam: digital submission of report:
Submission of a written report - based on IMRaD - presenting the design process from problem definition to final model/prototype.
No re-sit exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Product Design and Technology (BTEKD)
Product Design and Technology (ÅRTEK)
Recommended previous knowledge
TEK1313 Ideation and visualization
TEK1315 Form and physical modellmaking
Course materials
Course Literature:
Lerdahl, E. 2007. Slagkraft. Gyldendal akademisk: Norge (ISBN: 9788205362864).
Lerdahl, E. 2017. Nyskapning. Gyldendal akademisk: Norge (ISBN: 9788205514294).
Reference Literature:
Norman, D. 2002. The Design of Everyday Things. Basic Book: New York, NY Vaes, K. 2014.
A. Milton & P. Rodgers, 2013. Research Methods for Product Design: Laurence King Publishing, London (ISBN: 9781780673028)
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Design Methodology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Individual report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Individual report 100/100 INSPERA
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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"