Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Students are be able to
- compare and choose materials for a model
- demonstrate a command of three-dimensional sketching
- independently use appropriate modelling tools and equipment in an assignment.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Face-to-face guidance, lectures and exercises.

Timing and attendance

At least 80% attendance requirement on the dates indicated in the timetable.

Learning material and recommended literature

Learning and resource materials will be announced and shared during the course in the Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the lecturers responsible for the course (Ari Känkänen and Kimmo Kukkonen).

Exam retakes

Any possibility to repeat the course must be separately justified, negotiated and agreed with the teachers responsible for the course (Ari Känkänen and Kimmo Kukkonen ).

Learning environment

1) Face-to-face teaching and tutoring: LAB Lahti campus Workshops and Classrooms (Mukkulankatu 19).
2) Course feedback: integrated Spark course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after).
3) General communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 5 credits of the course are built up through 135 hours of total work.
- Approximately 80% of the time is spent on practical exercises.

Contents

In this course, students will learn how to choose the right materials and model building methods for the different stages of the design process. The course also includes a design exercise, where students can test materials and techniques in practice.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Visual Design Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design
Prerequisite CAD skills:
* 3D CAD (basics)

Assessment criteria

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Practical exercises, attendance in accordance with the timetable, active participation in interaction and activities on all the days indicated in the timetable.

Evaluation on a numerical scale of 1-5. If assignments are returned late, the grade will be reduced by one point.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Too many absences (more than 20% of lessons).
Compulsory exercises not completed.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
The exercises have been completed satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
The exercises have been carried out well.
The performance of the exercises as well as course activity indicate a good level of skill competence.

If the return of the assignments is late, the grade will be reduced by one.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
The exercises have been completed with distinction.
The performance of the exercises and course activity indicate a commendable level of skill and knowledge.
The student has shown professional initiative in his/her work.

If the return of the assignments is late, the grade will be reduced by one.

Learning outcomes

Students are be able to
- compare and choose materials for a model
- demonstrate a command of three-dimensional sketching
- independently use appropriate modelling tools and equipment in an assignment.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Students are be able to
- compare and choose materials for a model
- demonstrate a command of three-dimensional sketching
- independently use appropriate modelling tools and equipment in an assignment.

Assessment scale

1-5