Course content

Development of products for production in an automated production line. Competence and skills the student has developed in subjects such as material theory, idea development and visualization, form and three-dimensional model development, computer-assisted design, product design, universal design and production methods must be utilized in an overall product development process.

The course will simulate a product development process that can be close to the type of work they encounter after completing their studies. Design, material, production techniques and sustainability requirements must govern the product to be developed.

Collaboration with students in other courses of study, such as mechanical engineering and master's students in sustainable product production, can be expected.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

• The candidate can use professional terminology to be able to describe and justify choices made in the product development process.The candidate must build on and reinforce previously acquired subject knowledge from subjects.
• The candidate knows basic methods in new thinking and innovation.
• The candidate can justify what is an appropriate solution in relation to materials, design and conceptual criteria in product development.

SKILLS

• The candidate must be able to carry out a product development process from the idea stage to prototyping.
• The candidate must be able to utilize their knowledge of how to choose the right materials for different types of design.
• The candidate can evaluate and discuss their own and others' work by using specialist terminology, as well as carry this out in an objective manner.
• The candidate can assess the quality of other students' product proposals based on general requirements.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

• The candidate can convey central subject matter such as theories, problems and solutions both in writing, orally and through other relevant forms of expression.
• The candidate can plan and implement projects that extend over time, alone or as a participant in a group, and in line with ethical requirements and guidelines.
• The candidate can exchange views and experiences with others with a background in the subject area and through this contribute to the development of good practice.

Learning methods and activities

Working methods will be:

• Dialogue and collaborative teaching
• Seminar
• Workshop
• Lab course
• Problem-based learning
• Self-study
• Interactive courses mini-lessons with knowledge tests.
• Group work
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Project work
• Oral presentations
• Peer student evaluation
• Self-directed work periods, individually or in groups.

The course's working method is mainly based on project work in a semester assignment. The course is also characterized by student-active teaching methods where various learning activities and assignments learning activities flow into each other and support the semester assignment.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge and competence about production and product development corresponding to cycle 1 level (bachelor). The course is adapted to students on Product Design and Technology and Mechanical Engineering students, cycle 1 (bachelor level)

Course materials

Curriculum literature is announced at the start of the semester.