Main Field of Study and progress level:
Industrial Design: Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Two-grade scale
Responsible department: Umeå Institute of Design (UID)
Contents
The course contains specialised studies within the field of form theory, sound and product interaction.
The course has two sections:
1. Experiment with sound, imagery and interaction, 3 credits. The section contains several short practical design projects where students in teams explore the connections between sound, imagery and interaction, and their relation to chosen products identities and brands. The students are introduced to relevant software for sound processing during this section.
2. Product analysis and project work, 4.5 credits. This section contains design and form theory where students in teams analyse and design a product with form and sound qualities. The result is presented with physical models and adherent sound demonstrations.
Expected learning outcomes
After having completed the course, the student will be able to:
- account for the aspects between language in form, imagery and sound.
- use three-dimensional models and sound equipment to express the knowledge of the theory of form, sound and interaction.
- show and comprehend how the combination of form and sound can bring out the identity and brand of a product.
Required Knowledge
Univ: In order to be admitted to the course, students must have completed a BA in Industrial Design or the equivalent as well as all previous master courses in the Advanced product Design, Interaction Design or Transportation design program at Umeå Institute of Design or the equivalent.
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).
Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Form of instruction
The course consists of lectures and exercise as well as individual studies. All sections in the course are obligatory.
Examination modes
Examination in this case refers to the list of deliverables as stated in the project brief presented at the beginning of the course. This usually includes digital and 3D presentations of the project solution as well as an oral presentation and a written report based on the students design brief and including relevant research results, the used work method, sketching and the final results as well as a conclusion.
In order to pass the entire course, the student must complete all of the various exercises and obligatory assignments and these must be approved. The grade Fail (U) or Pass (G) is a summary of the results of the various course elements and is given only when the final presentation is approved.
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 the Umeå Institute of Design.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Equivalency credits for a course can only be given if the student can verify that a similar course has been passed. Furthermore, the programme leader/course responsible must approve the student's individual skills and knowledge.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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