Swedish name: Introduktionskurs i industridesign, GENOMFÖRA
This syllabus is valid: 2009-08-31 valid to 2010-11-07 (newer version of the syllabus exists)
Syllabus for courses starting after 2011-09-12
Syllabus for courses starting between 2011-09-05 and 2011-09-11
Syllabus for courses starting between 2010-11-08 and 2011-09-04
Syllabus for courses starting before 2010-11-07
Course code: 5ID122
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: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Umeå Institute of Design (UID)
The course provides a deeper understanding of methods and processes applied in industrial design and in the product development process, with a special focus on ergonomic design. The main focus is on methods for analysis, problem solving and evaluation in relation to ergonomics and branding in the product development process. A basic introduction to form studies and colour studies is also given. Visualisation skills focused in the course include both 2D, sketching and basics in computer aided digital modelling, and 3D modelling (sketch models and presentation models). The course constitutes the second part of the one-year course Industrial Design Introduction, 60 ECTS and is structured in four sub-courses: Sub-course 1. Form studies, 3 credits. 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 and develop skills and abilities related to form exploration. The focus is on promoting an exploratory and investigative approach to form. An aim is to, through practical assignments and exercises in two- and three dimensional visualisation, motivate the student to continue their own experiments and personal development in the area of form. The course also aims to introduce specific concepts and basic theories of form. Examination through active participation and submission of required 2D- and 3D deliverables. Sub-course 2. Ergonomic design, 6 credits. The sub-course combines the basics of ergonomics with project studies in the design process. Focus of the project is ergonomic design, especially ergonomics of the hand. Introduction of ergonomic perspectives on design, prototyping techniques, ergonomic user studies and tests using function models. The student shall be able to apply ergonomic theory and practice in the design process as a whole. Equally important in the project is brand management, and relating brand values to form and expression in process as well as in the final concept, in 3D and 2D visualisations. Examination through active participation in education and submission of required deliverables, through carrying out a design project focused on ergonomics and brand management and presenting this orally and visually in both 2D and 3D. Sub-course 3. Visualisation, 3 credits. Sketching techniques in relation to ideation and form exploration. Introduction to tools for computer aided modelling and visualisation. Examination of part one, Sketch (1,5 credits) in applied studies in relation to project and through submission of required visual deliverables. Examination of part two, Rhino (1,5 credits) through submission of required assignments in digital modelling and applied studies in relation to project. Sub-course 4. History of industrial design, 1,5 credits The sub-course gives an overview of the history of industrial design, starting in the 1850s and with focus on social context, ideas and styles in western Europe and USA. Special attention is given to the roots of the industrial design profession, in relation to ideals and expectations related to it. The examination consists in seminar discussions and the submission of a written essay. Sub-course 5. Colour studies and model painting, 3 credits The purpose is to increase the knowledge of the importance of the practical use of colour as a tool within industrial design. An introduction to practical colour studies related to the basics of painting models and treating surfaces. Theoretical and practical colour studies through introduction to colour systems. The course focuses colour as a visual phenomenon, and colour communication through the whole design process, from idea to final product. Examination of part one, Model painting (1,5 credits), through active participation in education and the presentation of required painted 3D models. Examination of part two, Colour studies (1,5 credits) through, active participation in education, submission of required assignments, and the oral and visual presentation of a colour project.
After completing the course, the student shall be able to: - apply different methods for analysis, problem solving and evaluation in the practical design process in order to create concepts and/or prototypes of physical products, relating these to both ergonomic considerations and brand management in the form development process. - account for materials and methods used in modelling techniques, relate these to basic concepts and practices in form studies and colour studies, and practically apply these in creating physical models. - use computer aided visualisation tools for simple digital modelling. - account for the use of colour communication in the design process, relate this to colour systems, and orally and visually demonstrate how colour affects the perception of form. - account for the main styles and traditions in industrial design history, and reflect on the historical roles and ideals connected to the industrial design profession in relation to the students own experience of design orally and in writing.
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. English A or Basic Proficiency in English proven by supplying test scores from one of the following internationally approved tests: IELTS Academic Training, TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate in English, Michigan English Language Assessment (MELAB). You must also have passed the Introductory Course in Industrial Design, BASIC (5ID018/5ID121, 15 credits). The selection of applicants is based on the home assignments with special regard to innovative and creative skills and personal motivation and maturity.
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 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 subcourses and assignments must be completed with a minimum grade of Pass, and the project assignment 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 also present at all teacher and tutor led education. 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 2 and Pass with distinction on two additional sub-courses. 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 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.
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Elements of design : Rowena Reed Kostellow and the structure of visual relationships
New York : Princeton Architectural Press : cop. 2002 : 152 p. :
ISBN: 1-56898-329-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Baxter Mike
Product design : a practical guide to systematic methods of new product development
London : Chapman & Hall;a Cheltenham :b Stanley Thornes : 1996 : 308 s. :
ISBN: 0-412-63230-6 (Chapman & Hall)
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Power tool ergonomics : evaluation of power tools
Lindqvist Bo, Skogsberg Lars
[2. ed] : [S.l.] : Atlas Copco : 2007 : 172 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-631-9900-4
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Gorman Carma
The industrial design reader
New York : Allworth ;a Garsington :b Windsor : 2003. : 243 s. :
ISBN: 1-58115-310-4 (pbk.)
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Colour choices : a practitioner's guide to colour scheming and design
Bergström Berit, Tanner Roger
Stockholm : Formas : 2008 : 57 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-540-6016-0
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Design for product understanding : the aesthetics of design from a semiotic approach
Monö Rune G., Knight Michael, Monö Rune
1. ed. : Stockholm : Liber : 1997 : 168 s. :
ISBN: 91-47-01105-X (inb.)
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De Bono Edward
Lateral thinking : creativity step by step
1., Perennial Library ed. : New York : Perennial Library : 1990 : 300 s. :
De Bono Edward
Six thinking hats
Rev. and updated ed. : London : Penguin : 2000 : xiii, 177 s. :
ISBN: 0-14-029666-2 (hft:)
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Heufler Gerhard
Design basics : from ideas to products
Sulgen : Niggli Verlag AG : 2006 : 191 s. :
ISBN: 3-7212-0531-6
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Lawson Bryan
How designers think : the design process demystified
4. ed. : Oxford : Architectural Press : 2006 : xii, 321 p. :
ISBN: 0-7506-6077-5
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Lefteri Chris
Making it : manufacturing techniques for product design
London : Laurence King : 2007 : 240 s. :
ISBN: 978-1-85669-506-0 (pbk.)
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Design for product understanding : the aesthetics of design from a semiotic approach
Monö Rune G., Knight Michael, Monö Rune
1. ed. : Stockholm : Liber : 1997 : 168 s. :
ISBN: 91-47-01105-X (inb.)
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Tilley Alvin R
The measure of man and woman : human factors in design
New York : Whitney Library of Design : 1993 : 96 s. :
ISBN: 0-8230-3031-8
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Cristiano Giuseppe
The storyboard design course : the ultimate guide for artists, directors, producers and scriptwriters
London : Thames & Hudson : 2008 : 192 s. :
ISBN: 978-0-500-28690-6 (pbk.)
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Marker magic : the rendering problem solver for designers
McGarry Richard M., Madsen Greg
New York : Wiley : cop. 1993 : xi, 146 s. :
ISBN: 0-471-28434-3
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Design sketching : [including an extensive collection of inspiring sketches by 24 students at the Umeå Institute of Design]
Olofsson Erik, Sjölén Klara
3. ed. : [Sundsvall] : KEEOS Design Books : 2007 : 104 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-976807-0-7
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Pipes Alan
Drawing for designers
London : Laurence King : 2007 : 224 s. :
ISBN: 978-1-85669-533-6
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Writing at university : a guide for students
Creme Phyllis, Lea Mary R.
2. ed. : Buckingham [England] ;a Philadelphia : Open University Press : 2003 : 185 s. :
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ISBN: 0-335-21325-1
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Frampton Kenneth
Modern architecture : a critical history
4. ed., rev., expanded and updated : London : Thames & Hudson : 2007 : 424 s. :
ISBN: 0-500-20395-4
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Heskett John
Industrial design
London : Thames and Hudson : cop. 1980 : 216 s. :
ISBN: 0-500-18181-0 (inb.)
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Sparke Penny
A century of design : design pioneers of the 20th century
London : Mitchell Beazley : 1998 : 272 s. :
ISBN: 1-84000-000-7
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