Course content

Introduction to market communication and graphic design.
Presentation, editing, layout, use of pictures.
3D modeling and rendering, use of different CAD programs.
Introduction to internet as an arena for presentation and information exchange.
Technical drawing

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate has basic knowledge of how to use of information technology and internet in design work.

Skills: IT for visualization and presentation. Vector- and raster-based graphics. Layout. Presentation. Basic 3D modelling of parts and products. Technical drawing. Rendering.

General qualifications: An understanding of information technology and its use. Training in presentation techniques.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, projects, oral presentation of the results.

Compulsory assignments

• 8 assignments

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

TPD Design 1 - Introduction.
The course is limited to students by Industrial Design Engineering.

Course materials

Tutorials and lecture notes.

Recommended literature:
Connie Malamed. Visual language for designers : principles for creating graphics that people understand, 2009;

Kaj Johanson et. al. Grafisk kokbok 3.0 : Guiden till grafisk produktion. 2008;

Daniel Schodek et. al Digital design and manufacturing : CAD/CAM applications in architecture and design.