Credits: 2
Schedule: 26.02.2019 - 02.04.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Martin Relander
Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
V
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The course gives the students an introduction to the concept of street furniture and their use in public space, especially in an urban environment.
The students will study and understand the special conditions and requirements that street furniture are submitted. They will study the relationship between furniture and the architectural urban space as well as the human scale. During the course students will design a piece of furniture using various materials and manufacturing techniques destined to a given use and location.
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Design and working methods includes, a research in the field of public space, sketching, model making, drafting working drawings and making scale models in scales from 1:5 to 1:1, as well as prototype making in scale 1:1.
Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Participation in briefing, tutoring sessions, project/practical assignment and presentation of the results
Workload (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
5 cr = 135 h
Excursions 4h
Briefing, reviews and lecturing sessions 20h
Evaluation and feedback 4h
Individual or small group tutoring 15h
Independent work 82h
Learning diary 10h
Study Material (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Reading list will be announced in the beginning of the course
Course Homepage (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
MyCourses
Prerequisites (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The students should have the capability of independent work in the project. Former experience in wood and metal workshops is demanded
Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
0-5
Registration for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
WebOodi
- Teacher: Relander Martin