Course - Structural Packaging Design - TPD4153
TPD4153 - Structural Packaging Design
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work | 100/100 | 1 semesters |
Course content
The course focuses on structural packaging design, where the packaging design and functionality is at the center from production to recycling. Graphic design, with emphasis on the functional, will also be included in the course. The following areas will be examined: - packaging trends and packaging needs, - choice of packaging type, - protection of the product, - material and production, - filling and packing, - storage and transport, - distribution channels, - exposure, - customer experience and ease of use, - packaging optimization and environment, - regulations and rules.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate has acquired basic knowledge in structural packaging design.
Skills:
Goal oriented product design, focusing on the possibilities and limitations in packaging design.
General qualifications:
Through the project the candidate has explored the role of packaging in the marketing context.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, assignments, exercises, model making and industry excursions.
Further on evaluation
Project assignments. A verbal presentation of the results is included in the project assignments.
For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Design (MSDESIG)
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)
Recommended previous knowledge
The course TPD4144 Design 6 - Industrial project, or similar knowledge.
Required previous knowledge
The course is limited to students of Industrial Design. Students with spesialisation Product design has first priority. Students with specialization interaction design or other relevant background can apply the professor in charge to get permission to take the course. It is assumed that students can use SolidWorks or equivalent modeling program.
Course materials
Stated at beginning of semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2022
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Product Design Engineering - Integrated Product Development
- Product Design
- Aesthetic Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Work 100/100
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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"