LEARNING OUTCOMES
Credits: 3
Schedule: 07.08.2023 - 25.08.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kalevi Ekman
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
kalevi.ekman@aalto.fi
marcela.acosta@aalto.fi
shreyasi.kar@aalto.fi
Roso Balta Salvador <roso.balta@upc.edu>
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
applies in this implementation
Design Thinking and Product Development is a hands-on bachelor's level where students learn about innovation and how it is used to solve real-life problems. This one-week course will teach you how modern technology is used in user-centered prototyping processes. In multidisciplinary teams, the students are expected to create solutions while learning about electronics, modeling, and additive manufacturing. The course includes theory and applications of design thinking and its application in different contexts.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
applies in this implementation
Grading scale: 0-5 (0 = fail, 1 = poor, 2 = satisfactory, 3 = good, 4 = very good, 5 = excellent)
•Prototype presentation 18.8.2023: 30%•Online presentation 25.8.2023: 30%•Group report: 30%•Individual reflection 10%1.A passing grade must be achieved in ALL categories in order to pass this course. Only active students should be named in the report and presentations.2.Compulsory attendance
Workload
applies in this implementation
Lectures: 33 hours
Student presentations: 3 hours
Coaching: 2 hours
Independent and group work: 43 hours
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
applies in this implementation
The use of Artificial Intelligence for producing text is not allowed in this course. Remember to properly cite all your sources and observe academic integrity.
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Details on the schedule
applies in this implementation
Schedule
Online lectures: 7-10 Aug ZOOM LINK: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/69979931688
Schedule in Helsinki time
Monday 7th Aug, 14.00-16.30 Introduction to course
Tuesday 8th Aug 14:00 - 16:30 Introduction to Design thinking
Wednesday 9.8.2023 12:00-13:00 Electromagnetism and radiofrequency
Thursday 10.8.2023: 14:00 - 16:00 Get to know Finland + Milestone checkpoint
Programme at Aalto Design Factory (Puumiehenkuja 5) 14th -18th August 2023
Monday
8:30 Breakfast
9.00 Introduction to Product development
11.00-12.00 Design Factory tour
13:00-16:00 Creative problem-solving workshop
16-17 Sketching
Tuesday
9.00-12.00 Electronics and 3d printing - Advanced prototyping technologies
9.00-12.00 Electronics and 3d printing - Advanced prototyping technologies
13.00-16.00 Circular economy workshop
16.15 Visit to Ioncell
Wednesday
9.00-18.00 Pd6
Thursday
9-12.00 Checkpoint / Independent work and coaching
13:00-16:00 Extended reality
Friday
13.00-14.30 Prototype presentations (1.5 hours)
Preparing for Visit to Nuuksio
15:30 Bus leaves from parking lot behind A bloc
18:30 Bus leaves from Nuuksio
Final online week 21st Aug-25th Aug 2023. ZOOM LINK: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/69979931688 Schedule is in Helsinki time
Monday 21 Aug 13:00-16:00 Futuricing in Product Development
Tuesday -Thursday: Independent group work
Friday 25 Aug, 15:00 Final online presentation
Deadline for delivery of group and individual reports at 24:00 Helsinki time
- Teacher: Ekman Kalevi