Course - Design in Wood - TPD4185
Design in Wood
About
About the course
Course content
Inovative use of wooden materials with focus on the interplay between aesthetics, function, wooden materials and production processes.
One or more assignments where students experiment with different wooden materials and production processes. Working with sketch models and prototypes is emphasised.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate has become familiar with the different properties of wood as a material in products and have knowledge of processing and joining of wood.
Skills: Through project work the candidate has practiced the skills in the design of products, focusing on the interaction between aesthetics, function, wood materials and manufacturing processes.
General qualifications: The candidate has completed training in the use of prototype workshop for woodworking.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and supervised project. A verbal presentation of the results is included in the project assignments. The course is given in English if necessary.
Further on evaluation
For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Architecture (MAAR2)
Industrial Design (MSDESIG)
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)
Required previous knowledge
The course is reserved for masterstudents in Industrial design and Architecture. Number of students is limited to 15. Deadline for course registration in student web is June 1st.
Course materials
To be announced.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIO8064 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects