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TPD4105

Information Technology for Design and Communication

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

The first part of the semester focuses on tools, methods and principles for graphic work and composition:

  • Raster and vector graphics, layout, typography

The second part of the semester will consist of tools and techniques for 3D-modelling, and ways of visualising and presenting 3D-content. Parallels will be drawn to physical products and photography.

  • CAD-modelling, material creation, lighting, rendering

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

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

Skills:

  • Creation and manipulation of vector and raster graphics
  • Composing graphic elements in a layout
  • Creation and presentation of 3D-geometry

Learning methods and activities

The lectures will demonstrate workflow in relevant software. Additional knowledge is acquired through online video resources, and tutoring.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercise

Further on evaluation

Final evaluation is based on a three-day exam. All compulsory assignments must be approved to access the exam. If a student fails the exam, approved compulsory assignments will be valid for the next attempt.

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

TPD4100 Design 1 - Introduction

TDT4110 - Information Technology, Introduction

The course is limited to students enrolled in the 5-year Master's Programme in Industrial Design.

Course materials

Lecture notes, tutorials and additional online resources

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
TPD4105 7.5 sp Autumn 2010
TPD4128 3.7 sp Autumn 2025
TPD4010 3.7 sp Autumn 2025
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Design

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

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