Learning outcome

Students will be able to:

• Use both traditional and modern design-related techniques and demonstrate the ability to capture ideas and visualize solutions in two and three dimensions.
• Develop ideas and solve problems on different topics, and use different working methods and approaches.
• Analyse and demonstrate a basic understanding of their own and others’ solutions in product development and design.
• Reflect on and make decisions with respect to the social aspects of design and production, such as the consequences of resource use for the environment.
• Evaluate, select and use materials based on the knowledge of their properties and applications.

This course provides basic knowledge of product design, emphasising practical design work – either by identifying the need for larger or smaller improvements to existing products or by developing original ideas. The practical work is set in a design methodological framework with particular emphasis on product analysis.

Course Description

The course focuses on the creation of basic knowledge related to product design. The emphasis on practical design work, either by identifying the need for larger or smaller improvements to existing products or by developing their own ideas. The practical work is set in a design methodological framework with particular emphasis on product analysis.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course is characterised by an interaction between theory and practical work in materials. Students will develop their ability to make decisions and defend professional practices. The course includes lectures, demonstrations, seminars, study groups, project work and visual presentations. It also includes attendance at exhibitions and other cultural activities.

Large parts of the course require obligatory attendance; information is given in the year-plan/semester plan/period plans.

Students will be responsible for their own learning. This means that each student must keep themselves updated with respect to the syllabus literature and seek professional guidance. The acquisition of knowledge will, to a large degree, depend upon supervision of the learning processes and learning through action. Attendance and participation in an active, creative workshop environment is a fundamental and vital condition for gaining maximum benefit from the course.

Assessment Methods

The course will be assessed on a pass / fail basis.

Please refer to Telemark University College’s examination regulations for more information.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean