Swedish name: Introduktionskurs i industridesign, BAS
This syllabus is valid: 2011-09-12 and until further notice
Syllabus for courses starting after 2011-09-12
Syllabus for courses starting between 2011-09-05 and 2011-09-11
Course code: 5ID027
Credit points: 15
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Industrial Design: First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Umeå Institute of Design (UID)
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2021-09-08
The course provides an overview of and introduction to the methods and processes used in the field of industrial design and in the product development process. An introduction to visualisation techniques in 2D (sketching) and 3D (modelling techniques) is given. Focus is on the design process in development of physical products and on the visualisation and communication of ideas and design concepts. The perspective of ecological and sustainable design is introduced in relation to the design process. The aim is that student understands and performs a basic application of design methods and processes in supervised projects. The course is structured in six sub-courses: Sub-course 1. Introductory project, 1,5 credits The sub-course consists of an introduction to Umeå Institute of Design and the course package Industrial Design Introduction. Work methods and educational philosophy are presented and discussed, and a basic introduction is given to the UID infrastructure of facilities, computer systems, economy and materials (DOLF system) and study techniques. Students carry out a short project with the aim of introducing the methodology of project work and fundamentals of group dynamics. Examination through active participation in education and a visual and oral project presentation of group work. Sub-course 2. Sketch basics, 3 credits. The sub-course focuses on how to communicate ideas through 2D sketching techniques. Focus is on the basics of visual communication, and on introducing sketching as a tool for ideation and communication. The course covers basic sketching techniques, such as work methods, materials and perspective. A brief introduction is given to the tools to scan sketches, clean them and place them in a document for printing. The aim is that students shall feel confident in communicating ideas visually and orally, and to introduce basic sketching techniques with special focus on ideation sketching and concept exploration sketching. Part one (1,5 credits) is examined through active participation in education and submission of required assignments. Part two (1,5 credits) is examined through active participation in education and submission of required assignments. Sub-course 3. Form basics and modelling techniques, 1,5 credits Fundamentals in form studies are introduced, in connection to the basics of three dimensional modelling techniques, manual and computer aided. The goal of the sub-course is to give the student an introduction to the practice and the understanding of form, in order to train skills and abilities related to form exploration and basic semantics of form in different materials. An introduction is given to the wood workshop hand tools and machinery, such as band saws, milling machines, drills etc., and to the paint system and paint box. The aim is that the student acquires the skills to independently handle painting and wood workshop machines and equipment according to safety measures and UID rules. Examination through active participation in the wood workshop education, and submission of 3D foam models accompanied by required 2D visual material, and submission of required assignments in digital modelling. Sub-course 4. The design process, 4,5 credits The sub-course introduces the methods used in the design process in product development work. Theory and practice are joined in a project throughout the sub-course, where the steps of the design process are taught and implemented in the project. Methods for problem definition, visualisation and research, such as function analysis, target group definition, scenario and board techniques are introduced. Focus on learning, understanding and using methods for defining a design problem, research, ideation, evaluation, conceptualisation and presentation. Brand values in relation to design process. Defining user groups, and working with board techniques to communicate brand value, user groups etc. The aim of the sub-course is that the student is familiar with the steps of the design process, can apply these in a tutor-led project, and can present both the result and all steps of the process visually and orally. Examination through active participation in education, submission of required deliverables, and the oral and visual presentation of a product design project. Sub-course 5. Sustainable design, 3 credits Introduction to the perspective of sustainable design in the design process as a whole. Focus is on the incorporation of ecologic and sustainable design aspects throughout the design process, from problem statement to final concept and suggested production techniques and materials. The student shall understand and be able to relate aspects of sustainability and ecological perspectives to the different stages of the design process, with special focus on life cycle analysis and production. Examination through active participation in education, and oral, visual and written presentation of required deliverables, including a written life cycle assessment of a specified product. Sub-course 6. Portfolio basics, 1,5 credits The sub-course aims at introducing how to document and present a design project visually and verbally in a portfolio. Focus is on introducing basic methods for visual and graphic narration, and on how to work with layout, visual imagery and text in order to convey a design process and result. Examination through active participation in education, submission of required deliverables and of a portfolio spread of a project carried out during the course.
After completing the course, the student shall be able to: - account for how the design process is conducted, explain the key concepts and methods of the design process, and under tutor supervision apply said process in a project assignment, showing skills in time and project management by keeping deadlines and fulfilling requirements. - account for the professional purposes of a portfolio, and the basics for its structure concerning layout and content. -perform a life cycle assessment of a product or service, give an account of aspects of sustainability on design, and relate these to the steps of the design process, to production techniques and materials. - account for materials and methods used in modelling techniques, relate these to basic concepts and practices in form studies, and practically apply these in creating physical models. - demonstrate elementary skills in communicating ideas and simple design concepts through manual sketching techniques - produce simple geometrical 3D forms using software for digital 3D modelling, and give an account of in which stages of the design process, and why, digital 3D-modelling can be used. -use computer aided technology to scan and manipulate sketches and other images, and include these in digital documents and presentations. - apply design methods for problem statement, research, ideation and evaluation together with other students in a group, and share ideas and results through group discussions, demonstrating a basic awareness of group processes in project work. - produce a simple visual project presentation in which the design process is explained, from problem statement to final concept, using computer aided technology, and present this orally in English in a structured and logical way.
Univ: For admission to the course, students must previously have conducted a minimum of two years of full time university studies (120 ECTS) or the equivalent. Students have to present specified home assignments.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and no individual score below 5.5. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum score of 575 and a minimum TWE score of 4.5). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum score of 90 and a minimum score of 20 on the Writing Section).
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutoring, practical assignments, group and project work. Students work both individually and in groups with assignments and projects. Education is carried out in English.
Examination is carried out in the form of presentations oral, visual and written of projects and work, and submission of assignments: written and/or visual (2D and 3D). After completing the course, one of the grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG) is awarded the student. Students receive a grade of either Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G) or Fail (U) for each assignment and sub-course as for full course. In order to obtain credit for the course, all sub-courses and assignments must be completed with a minimum grade of Pass, and the project assignments which includes applications of skills and knowledge from all sub-courses must also be completed with a minimum grade of Pass. For the grade Pass, the student must be present for mandatory education and hand in required deliverables. For the grade Pass with distinction (VG) on the whole course, the student must pass all the individual course elements and obtain Pass with distinction on Sub-course 4: The design process and Pass with distinction on Sub-course 5: Sustainable design. For students who have not obtained the grade Pass, other examination sessions will be arranged. A student who for two consecutive examinations for the same course or sub-course has not been passed, has the right to have another examiner appointed, if there are no special reasons against this (Higher Education Ordinance chapter 6, 22 §). The request for a new examiner shall be made in writing to the Department board of Umeå Institute of Design. Academic credit transfer Equivalency credits for this course can only be given if it can be shown through transcripts and course plans that a similar course has been passed, and after the course responsible and director of single subject courses have evaluated and approved the students individual level of skills and knowledge.
Admittance to the course is not administrated via VHS, studera.nu. The admittance it is done locally at UID. The selection of applicants is based on the home assignments with special regard to innovative and creative skills and personal motivation and maturity.
The literature list is not available through the web. Please contact the faculty.