Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 3
Date of Decision: 2012-04-13
Main field: Industrial Design.
Compulsory for: KID2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
• Develop the creative ability by making effective use
of previous and newly acquired knowledge of design
methodology.
• Carry out a design project with the aim of practising
theoretical and artistic knowledge.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
• develop an individual project description and independently
plan the project based on the specific project requirements,
• in a structured manner collect and categorize relevant
information, and, with some guidance, be able to analyse the
information,
• demonstrate a logical and coherent understanding of the chosen
project field,
• understand a number of different methods used in the field of
industrial design; identify, with some guidance, relevant design
methods and apply them in practice,
• strive to develop new, innovative design concepts based on
conclusions from an apparent design process,
• present the project in a creative, organised and lucid manner
with the aid of relevant tools,
• show evidence of critical and logic thinking for her/his own
work; be able to reflect on her/his own design processes and those
of others
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Carry out an individual design project within a given time frame and partially master relevant methods in the design process (such as oral presentation, sketching, prototyping, visualization etc.).
Lectures on project planning, presentation techniques, aesthetics and 2D rending techniques.
Learning takes place through lectures and supervision focusing on discussions of individual and group homework.
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: 80 % attendance required. The assesment is based on a project documentation and an oral presentation. If necessary, a written self-evaluation.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Course coordinator: Charlotte Sjödell, Charlotte.Sjodell@design.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.ide.lth.se
Further information: The course consists of lectures, individual and group critics to evaluate progress and home assignments.