Course content

Innovation, Design, and Production 1 (IDP1) is a course that places high demands on students’ ability to identify and apply relevant theory and methods to develop unique solutions in Revolve NTNU. IDP1 aims to contribute to the development of competence and improve reflection and learning outcomes from their role in the organization. The course focuses on project planning, project execution, risk management, concept development, and identification of success criteria.

Through extensive practice in Revolve NTNU and mandatory exercises, IDP1 provides a foundation for successful entrepreneurship and innovation. The course ensures that students gain the maximum learning benefit from their experiences in the organization by linking this to their field of study and relevant theory. The course emphasizes collaboration, specific conflict resolution, and teamwork, as well as giving and receiving feedback.

Learning outcome

By the end of this course, the student shall be able to:

• Describe product development processes and methods.
• Identify and apply relevant theory in their practical work at Revolve NTNU.
• Explain the basis for decisions, concepts, and conclusions.
• Plan and execute development projects from idea to production-ready design.
• Critically assess progress and processes in their own development work, and identify and implement any necessary measures.
• Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Learning methods and activities

The teaching is based on individual tutoring, group work, individual work, and a compulsory project assignment.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Required previous knowledge

To be admitted to the course, the candidate must be a member of the Revolve NTNU team in the semester the course is given.

Course materials

Will be given at the beginning of the course.