Course - Design Theory, Specialization Course - TPD4505
TPD4505 - Design Theory, Specialization Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: A scientific paper
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A scientific paper | 100/100 |
Course content
The aim of this course is to extend the knowledge about scientific and theoretical approaches used in design research. Key abilities that students should practice are: 1) Choosing, defining and refine a research topic for further scientific study, 2) Using scientific research methodologies related to design research, 3)Selecting, reviewing and interpreting relevant literature, and deriving implications for future research, 4) Writing a scientific review article in English. The course set up requires students to select and refine a theme, and discuss with an assigned IPD supervisor approaches towards writing a scientific review article. All results must be open for publication.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The course has provided the candidates with a theoretical specialization related to design. Students have improved their knowledge on how to read, exploit and write scientific literature.
Skills:
The candidates are able to write an academic essay (in English)using the insights gained from article writing exercise, literature studies and method choices.
General competence:
Candidates can write a scientific paper related to design research. Candidates can organise and execute an independent project, and can organise supervision from relevant teachers according to their needs. Candidates gain experience with opportunities and challenges related to choice of theme and focus finding in an independent project. Thereby they will be better prepared for their master thesis.
Learning methods and activities
Main literature study, supervision meetings, and article writing. It is expected that students work very independently, but they should organise a systematic supervision routine with a chosen supervisor and/or the course coordinator.
Further on evaluation
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)
Industrial Ecology (MSINDECOL)
Interaction Design (MIXD)
Interaction Design (MIXD-D)
Recommended previous knowledge
The subject is compulsory for Industrial Design students, who should be finished with their fourth year courses, although one or two missing grades can be acceptable. It is advised that the course is taken in the same semester as TPD4500 ; however both courses can also be taken consecutively (TPD4505 first). Industrial Ecology students can choose this course as an elective individual course in their 3rd semester.
Required previous knowledge
TPD4166 Design 8
Course materials
Defined individually.
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Product Design Engineering - Design Methodology
- Eco Design
- Design Strategies
- Design Methodology
- Interaction Design
- Andre Liem
- Ashis Jalote Parmar
- Brita Fladvad Nielsen
- Ida Nilstad Pettersen
- Johannes Bløndal Sigurjonsson
- Jon Herman Rismoen
- Marikken Høiseth
- Martin Høgh Olsen
- Martina Maria Keitsch
- Mattheus Bernardus van Dijk
- Ole Andreas Alsos
- Stig Thomas Porathe
- Trond Are Øritsland
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Design
Examination
Examination arrangement: A scientific paper
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
A scientific paper
100/100
Submission
2022-11-21
INSPERA
23:59 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
A scientific paper
100/100
Submission
2023-05-15
INSPERA
23:59 -
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"