Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students should be able to discuss the meaning of design and designing from their future disciplinary position as a designer in relation to established concepts and ideas in design literature.
Drawing on scholarly discussions on design, they should also be able to talk and write reflections about their own work practices as well compare their use of tools and methods when designing with those used by professionals in other fields.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 11.09.2020 - 20.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Oscar Person
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Oscar Person
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course provides a general introduction to design literature to support further studies in the area. The goal of the course is to introduce bachelor students to fundamental concepts and ideas on design and designing - equipping them with knowledge and skills to (a) read academic literature on design and (b) begin the process of more actively and critically reflecting on their own work practices for design and those of others with the help of theory in both oral and written form. An emphasis on design as problem-solving runs throughout the course.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The final grade for the course is based on the results of assignments and the written exam at the end of the course.
Students must attend and display active participation in at least 80% of the contact sessions (lectures, workshops and presentations). Participation in the introduction lecture is mandatory.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The total workload for the course amounts to 81 hours (1 ECTS credit = 27 hours).
- Lectures and workshops 18 hours
- Final exam 4 hours
- Independent and group work 59 hours
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
A reading list is provided at the beginning of the course.
- Teacher: Person Oscar