Design Expression 2, 3 credits

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The goal of the course is to continuously explore and deepen individual skills in expressing and shaping design.

The course Design Expressions aims to promote continuity, care, and a deepened understanding of design processes, as well as to develop skills in creating design expressions. The focus is on conveying specific emotions, expressions, concepts, or messages through design. The course introduces methods, techniques, and processes that stimulate the student's creative abilities and knowledge development.

Students also develop individual goals through analysis and reflection on design expressions in relation to a broader design context.

Design Expressions runs as an independent course throughout the semester, parallel to other courses, and includes scheduled work time equivalent to one day every other week. The course is a separate entity and is based on, but not directly linked to, the content of the parallel courses or projects.

The learning objectives stated in the syllabus form the basic framework for the course and are general for all students. In addition to these, each student formulates individual goals in dialogue with the teacher, in relation to their personal development plan.

Expected learning outcomes

For a passing grade, the student shall be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding: 

(ELO 1) Explore various expressions and areas of design to identify areas for deepening skills and knowledge for continuous development.

Competence and Skills: 

(ELO 2) Apply methods, techniques, and materials for the area of specialization and compile and communicate the developed material.

(ELO 3) Demonstrate continuous development of skills through active work towards individually set goals.

Judgment and Approach: 

(ELO 4) Develop and demonstrate the ability to independently evaluate one's learning to identify and define areas for development in design in a development plan.

(ELO 5) Analyze and discuss various aesthetic expressions to understand their role and impact on the individual and society.

Required Knowledge

In addition to general eligibility, admission to the course requires at least 15 credits completed in the Bachelor's Programme in Industrial Design (DGIND), or equivalent and English B/6

Form of instruction

In the course, students investigate and experiment with form-giving processes to develop their ability to express design. The teaching takes place through mandatory practical exercises, seminars, and presentations. The student is also expected to conduct independent studies in the form of design and reflection.

Examination modes

The course Design Expressions emphasizes exploration, continuity, and in-depth studies rather than the final result. The course is assessed continuously and includes assignments in the form of written and visual material as well as oral presentations.

In order to pass the course, all assessed assignments must be approved. The final grade for the course is based on an overall assessment and is given as either Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Adapted assesment

The examiner may decide on deviations from the course syllabus's examination form. Individual adaptation of the examination form should be considered based on the student's needs. The examination form is adapted within the framework of the course syllabus's expected learning outcomes. A student who needs an adapted examination must request adaptation from the department no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adapted examination, which is then communicated to the student.

Transfer of credits

A student can receive credit for all or parts of this course if they can present a certificate showing that they have completed and passed an equivalent course. For further information, refer to the Procedure for Credit Transfer at Bachelor's and Master's Level on Umeå University's website.

Other regulations

The course Design Expressions is conducted in parallel with other courses and runs as a single subject course throughout the whole semester.