Swedish name: Fordonsdesign
This syllabus is valid: 2014-01-20 valid to 2019-12-29 (newer version of the syllabus exists)
Syllabus for courses starting after 2019-12-30
Syllabus for courses starting between 2014-01-20 and 2019-12-29
Course code: 5ID086
Credit points: 15
Education level: Second cycle
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)
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2014-01-21
The course includes practical training in designing various types of vehicles.
After completing the course students will be able to:
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 on the Transportation Design Programme 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.
The project work is conducted through hands-on training led by instructors. Skilled professional designers and teachers from Umeå Institute of Design work as supervisors.
The course parts in ergonomics, design methods and presentation techniques are taught through lectures, demonstrations and exercises. Guest lecturers from other departments within the Umeå University participate in teaching. Personal study means self-study. All course elements are compulsory.
The examination is based on oral, written and visual presentations of project results. Results are presented for both the project supervisors and representatives of the participating companies or institutions. Ergonomics parts are assessed by a written test. Design methods and presentation techniques are assessed by means of written report of assigned tasks. Where studies have been conducted outside the institution, i.e. at a company, the company leaves a certificate of conducted studies to supervisor. Examination is then taken by the examiner with this certificate as a basis.
To pass the course, students must complete all exercises and mandatory assignments, all of which must be passed. The rating Fail (U) or Pass (G) provides a summary of the results of the various elements of the course and given when all components are approved.
Students who do not pass the regular examination can take additional examinations. A student who has failed two tests for a course or part of a class, are entitled to have another examiner appointed, unless there are special reasons to the contrary (HF Chapter 6. § 22). The request for a new examiner shall be made in writing to the Head of Department at Umeå Institute of Design.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Students have the right to request that previous studies, or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired in a professional, work-related capacity, be validated and transferred into credits on an equivalent course or programme at Umeå University. Applications for credit transfer should be addressed to Student Services/Degree Evaluation Office. More information can be found at the Umeå University student web site (www.student.umu.se/english) and in Chapter 6 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Appeals may be made to the Higher Education Appeals Board (ÖNH) against a decision by the university not to approve an application for credit transfer (Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 12), even in cases where only a part of the application has been rejected.
Meadows Jordan (art Center College Of Design In Pasadena C
Vehicle design - aesthetic principles in transportation design
Taylor & Francis Ltd : 2017 : 248 sidor :
ISBN: 978-1-138-68560-4
Mandatory
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Reference literature is not mandatory.
H-point - the fundamentals of car design & packaging
Macey Stuart, Wardle Geoff
2 uppl. : Design Studio Press : 2014 :
ISBN: 978-1-62465-019-2
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