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TPD4105 - Information Technology for Design and Communication

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days A

Course content

The first part gives an introcduction to software for graphic work and topics:

  • Raster and Vector- graphics, Layout, Typografi
  • Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign

The second part focuses on modeling and presentation of 3D-geometri:

  • CAD-modeleing, Modeling materials, Working with lights, Composition
  • Software: Autodesk Fusion 360, Keyshot

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • Understanding how computer applications can be used effectively in a design process
  • Methods for visual presentation of physical and digital design work
  • Knowledge of workflow in selected software applications

Skills:

  • Generation and manipulation of vector- and raster graphics
  • Combining graphic elements into a layout
  • Gereation and presentation of 3D Geometri

Learning methods and activities

The lectures will demonstrate the workflow in the different programs. Basic knowledge is acquired though video resources online and trial-and-error.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercise

Further on evaluation

The evaluation is based on a final three days project. All compulsory assignments must be approved before starting the final project. The studenst must not repeat the assignments if they fail on the exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)

Required previous knowledge

TPD4100 Design 1 - Introduction and TDT4110 - Information Technology, Introduction. The course is limited to students in the 5 year Master program in Industrial Design.

Course materials

Lecture notes. Internet resources.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TPD4105 7.5 AUTUMN 2010
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Facts

Version: 2
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Design

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS Home examination 100/100 A

Release
2023-09-20

Submission
2023-09-22


08:00


16:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 A

Release
2024-05-06

Submission
2024-05-08


09:00


16:00

INSPERA
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.
Examination

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