Industrial Design BA (B), Design Project, 7.5 credits

Aim

The student shall execute a design project within a specific context with certain limitations by selecting and applying an appropriate design process.

Course objectives

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

• execute a design project through the selection and use of multiple relevant design methods.
• give suggestions on how a product, service, or environment can be developed by applying design methods
• design a well-reasoned proposal
• present the proposal
• reflect on the proposal's relevance to target group and society
• write a scientific report on the design project

Content

The course includes in-depth studies:

• of how the design process can be formed to create relevant proposals
• of design methods that can be part of a design process
• on methods for assessing the relevance of the design proposals to the target group and society
• about documenting and writing a scientific report about a design project

Entry requirements

At least 60 credits (ECTS) in Industrial Design or equivalent.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The teaching consists of seminars and workshops.

The student is supervised by a supervisor who is active at the department or by an external supervisor who works as a professional industrial designer.

Active participation in all parts of the project, some of which may be carried out in groups.

Examination form

D100: Design Project and oral presentation, 6 Credits
Grade scale: Three-grade scale

R100: Written report, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale

Link to grading criteria: https://www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Unless stated otherwise, all written assignments must use APA style referencing.

Grading system

Three-grade scale

Other information

The student is responsible for any costs related to travel and materials.

This course cannot be included in the same degree as IU132G or IU167G.