LEARNING OUTCOMES
After this course you will
- be familiar with prototyping methods and machinery available at the Design Factory
- understand key issues to take into account in workshop safety
- be able to produce some mechanical, electrical and digital prototypes utilizing select tools
Credits: 1
Schedule: 05.09.2024 - 22.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Senni Kirjavainen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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
valid for whole curriculum period:
This course introduces the prototyping equipment at the Design Factory, including both safety procedures as well as familiarization how to use the electornics, machining, 3D printing workshops as well as the range of other tools available (painting, woodwork, sewing, vinyl cutting etc.). The course starts with an online self-study introduction and safety preparation that can be completed at any time, after which you can enrol to the face-to-face workshop at the prototyping facilities (organized weekly between September and May, excluding holidays).
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Completion and quality of participation, deonstration of sufficient understanding for safe usage of the prototyping tools.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Online self-study and participation in a face-to-face workshop at the Design Factory.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Available in MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Spring V
2025-2026 Autumn I - Spring VRegistration:
All Aalto students are welcome to the course.