Becoming a Designer: introduction 12 credits

About the course

The course consists of four modules:

Introduction, 3 credits

In this module, the Umeå Institute of Design and the educational program are introduced, along with the pedagogical formats and working methods in the program. The module focuses on group collaboration from a norm-critical perspective. Basic visualization tools, IT environment, and creative environments are also introduced in the module.

Learning Goals: ELO 1, ELO 5, ELO 6

Theme Week: Artistic Practices and Configurations, 1.5 credits

The module focuses on exploring various aesthetic and artistic expressions, working methods, and materials. The module constitutes a theme that spans across the years of the bachelor's program.

Learning Goals: ELO 7

Past, Present, and Futures, 3 credits

In this module, the student investigates, prototypes, and reflects on design and sustainability from historical, contemporary, and future perspectives.

Learning Goals: ELO 2, ELO 8

Design, Investigation through Practice and Reflection, 4.5 credits

In this module, various design practices are introduced and examined with a focus on objects, systems, and environments based on the possibilities and limitations for humans, non-humans, and society, and with a sustainability and norm-critical perspective. In this module, the student investigates and reflects on various design practices and the role of designers from a norm-critical and sustainability perspective. The student investigates and creates a temporary documentation of their results from the design work, and discusses various design practices and the role of designers.

Learning Goals: ELO 3, ELO 4, ELO 9

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This course is part of a programme

This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.

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Autumn 2026
- Becoming a Designer: introduction
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 16 March 2026
  
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  Starts
  31 August 2026
  
  Ends
  1 November 2026
  
  Number of credits
  12 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-52004
  
  Eligibility
  
  General entry requirements for admission to the Bachelor's programme in Industrial Design and English B/6.
  
  Selection
  
  Is only given for students at programme DGIND. Guaranteed place.
  
  Application
  The online application opens 16 March 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2026.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 0
  
  Total fee: SEK 0
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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