Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- perform basic 3D-modelling and visualisation workflows using CAD software and is able to use the terminology of 3D-modelling
- apply previously learned CAD skills in more advanced CAD assignments and 3D-modelling
- compare different modelling techniques and formats.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- design solutions for the needs of personal and public mobility
- present their concepts and designs both visually and by prototyping
- take a systemic approach to mobility solutions and design solutions that take sustainability and regulatory issues into account.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The implementation is mainly taught face-to-face. Teaching and learning will mainly take place in and around project work. The delivery will include lectures, lectures by visiting company representatives and possibly company visits.

Timing and attendance

September 2024 - December 2024

At least 80% attendance requirement for teaching sessions.

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the course teacher(s).

Working life cooperation

Part of the assignments and development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Exam retakes

Any possibility of repetition must be justified, negotiated and agreed with the teacher(s) of the course.

Learning environment

LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19 and Niemenkatu 73)
Microsoft Teams / o365.
Course feedback: Spark course feedback integrated in Peppi (opens 2 weeks before the end of the implementation, closes 2 weeks after).
Confidential communication: Microsoft Teams / o365.
Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 20 credits of the course are built up through 540 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 328 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities (3 days/week) and more than 200 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

- Around 70% of the time is spent on practical exercises.
- Lectures, visits, tutorials and multidisciplinary workshops about 30%.

Contents

Teaching is integrated into design projects, where students work in small groups and workshops under the guidance of the teachers and company mentors responsible for the activities.

Expert lectures, company and trade fair/event visits will support the knowledge content required in the projects, e.g. project work and project management, creative design methods, prototyping and testing, and product design presentation.

Assessment criteria

Practical exercises, attendance, active participation in interaction and implementation activities.

Assessment on a numerical scale of 1-5. If the 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.
Poor teamwork skills.

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.
Exercises completed satisfactorily.
Intermediate teamwork skills

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

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises well carried out. Performance of the exercises and group work and course activity indicate good skills. If the return of the exercises 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 reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises completed with distinction. Performance in the exercises, group work 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

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Theory 5 cr contains self learning material.
Workshop/Project (15cr)

Execution of the Design Workshop/Project:
- Biomaterials workshop
- Project in co-operation with LAB RND and/or industry/company.

Project will include design brief, design process, tutoring the team work and possible visits/excursions. The lengths of the project may vary.

Examples of different projects (topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects):
- Material based development project
- Company co-operation/industry based project
- Responsible communication design

Timing and attendance

Theory 5 cr, self learning material
Workshop/project work 15 cr
75% (6/8) attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material can be found from moodle.

Working life cooperation

Projects topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects.

Learning environment

Moodle (Metropolia or LAB)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics studies in Design and Fine arts, Design and Packaging and brand design

Assessment criteria

KIDE
Design critiques
Participation in a workshop and design projects and exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search for an individual information from given information sources
- use given professional concepts/terminology and point familiarity with the knowledge base of the sustainable design field


The Workshop:
The student is able to...
•Is able to look for given information for the concept from different information sources
•Is able to use learned sustainable design methods and processes in teams' concept work
•Can act as a group member

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search information and separate everyday information of researched information
- use key professional concepts/terminology consistently

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
•Is able look for and narrow down needed information for the concept work
•Is able to use and implement sustainable design methods or models and processes in teams' concept work
•Can work goal-oriented way in a group work

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search for information with the information acquisition processes and justify selection and use of information sources.
- uses professional concepts/terminology expertly

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
•Is able to look for information and is able to evaluate chosen information sources and how team is using them for the concept work
•Is able to use & choose sustainable design methods and processes and justify his/her selections in teams' concept work
•Can work goal-orientated and organize group activities in a team work

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand different approaches to the product development process
- recognize the role of innovations and foresight as a part of the product development process
- design within the limitations of manufacturing and understands the relationship between design and production
- understand the basics of manufacturing supply chains and subcontracting

- use foresight and create innovations in the product development process
- apply mainstream materials and methods of manufacture in their design work
- work in their own professional role within a multidisciplinary team.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Face-to-face guidance, lectures and company visits. Exercises and course development projects will be carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Timing and attendance

15.1.-23.5.2025
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 course's Microsoft Teams group.

Alternative completion methods

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

Working life cooperation

All course assignments and development projects will be carried out in cooperation with projects or companies.

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 Sami Hyyryläinen).

Learning environment

1) Face-to-face teaching and tutoring: LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19).
2) Separately arranged virtual meetings in Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Development Studio 2025 20 cr
3) Course feedback: integrated Spark course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after).
4) Confidential communication: Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Development Studio 2025 20 credits
5) Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 20 credits of the course are built up through 540 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 448 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities (4 days/week) and 92 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

- Approximately 60 % of the time is spent on practical exercises.
- Lectures, visits, guidance discussions and multidisciplinary workshops together about 40%.

Contents

Teaching is integrated into design product development projects in collaboration with companies and projects, where students work in small groups and workshops under the guidance of the teachers and company mentors responsible for the activities.

Expert lectures, company and event visits will support the knowledge content required in the projects, e.g. innovation processes, roles/tasks involved in product development, product cost planning, product domain specific requirements (testing, standards, etc.), project management and product development presentation methods.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Prior approved studies:
Expert Communication Skills, Visual Design Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design, Ergonomics and Accessibility and Product Design Studio.

Prerequisite CAD skills:
* Rhinoceros 3D (basics) or/and SolidWorks 3D (basics) or basics of equivalent modelling software.
* 3D wireframe printing, basics.
* Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign software (basics) or similar software.

Assessment criteria

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.
Poor teamwork skills.

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.
Intermediate teamwork skills

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 and group work 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 the group work 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

The student is able to
- use industrial design and innovation methods in an appropriate way
- analyze an assignment and work towards it's goals and limitations
- produce design solutions solving the assignment's challenges

- apply multiple product development processes and methods
- produce prototypes as a part of design work
- work as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- create necessary documentation and present the designed product for a client.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Teaching, lectures, visits to fairs and companies. Exercises and all course development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Timing and attendance

4.9.-17.12.2024
At least 80% attendance requirement for teaching sessions.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning and source material will be shared during the course in the course teams group.

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the course teacher(s).

Working life cooperation

All course assignments and development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Exam retakes

Any possibility of repetition must be justified, negotiated and agreed with the teacher(s) of the course.

Learning environment

LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19 )
Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Design Studio & Product Design Studio 20 op/ects)
Course feedback: Spark course feedback integrated in Peppi (opens 2 weeks before the end of the implementation, closes 2 weeks after).
Confidential communication: Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Design Studio & Product Design Studio 20 op/ects
Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 20 credits of the course are built up through 540 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 328 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities (3 days/week) and more than 200 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

- Around 70% of the time is spent on practical exercises.
- Lectures, visits, tutorials and multidisciplinary workshops about 30%.

Contents

Teaching is integrated into design projects in collaboration with companies and projects, where students work in small groups and workshops under the guidance of the teachers and company mentors responsible for the activities.

Expert lectures, company and trade fair/event visits will support the knowledge content required in the projects, e.g. project work and project management, creative design methods, prototyping and testing, and product design presentation.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Prior approved studies:
Expert Communication Skills, Visual Design Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design, Ergonomics and Accessibility.

Pre-requisite CAD skills:
* Rhinoceros 3D (basics) or/and SolidWorks 3D (basics) or basics of equivalent modelling software.
* 3D wireframe printing, basics.
* Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign software (basics) or similar software.

Assessment criteria

Practical exercises, attendance, active participation in interaction and implementation activities.

Assessment on a numerical scale of 1-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

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.
Exercises completed satisfactorily.
Intermediate teamwork skills

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

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises well carried out. Performance of the exercises and group work and course activity indicate good skills. If the return of the exercises 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 reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises completed with distinction. Performance in the exercises, group work 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

The student is able to
- understand different approaches to the product development process
- recognize the role of innovations and foresight as a part of the product development process
- design within the limitations of manufacturing and understands the relationship between design and production
- understand the basics of manufacturing supply chains and subcontracting

- use foresight and create innovations in the product development process
- apply mainstream materials and methods of manufacture in their design work
- work in their own professional role within a multidisciplinary team.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Face-to-face guidance, lectures and company visits. Exercises and course development projects will be carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Timing and attendance

15.1.-23.5.2025
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 course's Microsoft Teams group.

Alternative completion methods

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

Working life cooperation

All course assignments and development projects will be carried out in cooperation with projects or companies.

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 Sami Hyyryläinen).

Learning environment

1) Face-to-face teaching and tutoring: LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19).
2) Separately arranged virtual meetings in Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Development Studio 2025 20 cr
3) Course feedback: integrated Spark course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after).
4) Confidential communication: Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Development Studio 2025 20 credits
5) Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 20 credits of the course are built up through 540 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 448 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities (4 days/week) and 92 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

- Approximately 60 % of the time is spent on practical exercises.
- Lectures, visits, guidance discussions and multidisciplinary workshops together about 40%.

Contents

Teaching is integrated into design product development projects in collaboration with companies and projects, where students work in small groups and workshops under the guidance of the teachers and company mentors responsible for the activities.

Expert lectures, company and event visits will support the knowledge content required in the projects, e.g. innovation processes, roles/tasks involved in product development, product cost planning, product domain specific requirements (testing, standards, etc.), project management and product development presentation methods.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Prior approved studies:
Expert Communication Skills, Visual Design Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design, Ergonomics and Accessibility and Product Design Studio.

Prerequisite CAD skills:
* Rhinoceros 3D (basics) or/and SolidWorks 3D (basics) or basics of equivalent modelling software.
* 3D wireframe printing, basics.
* Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign software (basics) or similar software.

Assessment criteria

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.
Poor teamwork skills.

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.
Intermediate teamwork skills

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 and group work 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 the group work 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

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Theory 5 cr contains self learning material.
Workshop/Project (15cr)

Execution of the Design Workshop/Project:
- Biomaterials workshop
- Project in co-operation with LAB RND and/or industry/company.

Project will include design brief, design process, tutoring the team work and possible visits/excursions. The lengths of the project may vary.

Examples of different projects (topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects):
- Material based development project
- Company co-operation/industry based project
- Responsible communication design

Timing and attendance

Theory 5 cr, self learning material
Workshop/project work 15 cr
75% (6/8) attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material can be found from moodle.

Working life cooperation

Projects topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects.

Learning environment

Moodle (Metropolia or LAB)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics studies in Design and Fine arts, Design and Packaging and brand design

Assessment criteria

KIDE
Design critiques
Participation in a workshop and design projects and exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search for an individual information from given information sources
- use given professional concepts/terminology and point familiarity with the knowledge base of the sustainable design field


The Workshop:
The student is able to...
•Is able to look for given information for the concept from different information sources
•Is able to use learned sustainable design methods and processes in teams' concept work
•Can act as a group member

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search information and separate everyday information of researched information
- use key professional concepts/terminology consistently

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
•Is able look for and narrow down needed information for the concept work
•Is able to use and implement sustainable design methods or models and processes in teams' concept work
•Can work goal-oriented way in a group work

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search for information with the information acquisition processes and justify selection and use of information sources.
- uses professional concepts/terminology expertly

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
•Is able to look for information and is able to evaluate chosen information sources and how team is using them for the concept work
•Is able to use & choose sustainable design methods and processes and justify his/her selections in teams' concept work
•Can work goal-orientated and organize group activities in a team work

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- perform basic 3D-modelling and visualisation workflows using CAD software and is able to use the terminology of 3D-modelling
- apply previously learned CAD skills in more advanced CAD assignments and 3D-modelling
- compare different modelling techniques and formats.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- design solutions for the needs of personal and public mobility
- present their concepts and designs both visually and by prototyping
- take a systemic approach to mobility solutions and design solutions that take sustainability and regulatory issues into account.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The implementation is mainly taught face-to-face. Teaching and learning will mainly take place in and around project work. The delivery will include lectures, lectures by visiting company representatives and possibly company visits.

Timing and attendance

September 2024 - December 2024

At least 80% attendance requirement for teaching sessions.

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the course teacher(s).

Working life cooperation

Part of the assignments and development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Exam retakes

Any possibility of repetition must be justified, negotiated and agreed with the teacher(s) of the course.

Learning environment

LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19 and Niemenkatu 73)
Microsoft Teams / o365.
Course feedback: Spark course feedback integrated in Peppi (opens 2 weeks before the end of the implementation, closes 2 weeks after).
Confidential communication: Microsoft Teams / o365.
Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 20 credits of the course are built up through 540 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 328 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities (3 days/week) and more than 200 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

- Around 70% of the time is spent on practical exercises.
- Lectures, visits, tutorials and multidisciplinary workshops about 30%.

Contents

Teaching is integrated into design projects, where students work in small groups and workshops under the guidance of the teachers and company mentors responsible for the activities.

Expert lectures, company and trade fair/event visits will support the knowledge content required in the projects, e.g. project work and project management, creative design methods, prototyping and testing, and product design presentation.

Assessment criteria

Practical exercises, attendance, active participation in interaction and implementation activities.

Assessment on a numerical scale of 1-5. If the 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.
Poor teamwork skills.

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.
Exercises completed satisfactorily.
Intermediate teamwork skills

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

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises well carried out. Performance of the exercises and group work and course activity indicate good skills. If the return of the exercises 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 reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises completed with distinction. Performance in the exercises, group work 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

The student is able to
- use industrial design and innovation methods in an appropriate way
- analyze an assignment and work towards it's goals and limitations
- produce design solutions solving the assignment's challenges

- apply multiple product development processes and methods
- produce prototypes as a part of design work
- work as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- create necessary documentation and present the designed product for a client.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Teaching, lectures, visits to fairs and companies. Exercises and all course development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Timing and attendance

4.9.-17.12.2024
At least 80% attendance requirement for teaching sessions.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning and source material will be shared during the course in the course teams group.

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the course teacher(s).

Working life cooperation

All course assignments and development projects are carried out in cooperation with projects or working life.

Exam retakes

Any possibility of repetition must be justified, negotiated and agreed with the teacher(s) of the course.

Learning environment

LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19 )
Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Design Studio & Product Design Studio 20 op/ects)
Course feedback: Spark course feedback integrated in Peppi (opens 2 weeks before the end of the implementation, closes 2 weeks after).
Confidential communication: Microsoft Teams / o365: Product Design Studio & Product Design Studio 20 op/ects
Public communication: LAB Moodle

Student time use and work load

The 20 credits of the course are built up through 540 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 328 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual activities (3 days/week) and more than 200 hours of independent work, as determined by the student.

- Around 70% of the time is spent on practical exercises.
- Lectures, visits, tutorials and multidisciplinary workshops about 30%.

Contents

Teaching is integrated into design projects in collaboration with companies and projects, where students work in small groups and workshops under the guidance of the teachers and company mentors responsible for the activities.

Expert lectures, company and trade fair/event visits will support the knowledge content required in the projects, e.g. project work and project management, creative design methods, prototyping and testing, and product design presentation.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Prior approved studies:
Expert Communication Skills, Visual Design Tools, Presentation Techniques, Introduction to Design, Ergonomics and Accessibility.

Pre-requisite CAD skills:
* Rhinoceros 3D (basics) or/and SolidWorks 3D (basics) or basics of equivalent modelling software.
* 3D wireframe printing, basics.
* Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign software (basics) or similar software.

Assessment criteria

Practical exercises, attendance, active participation in interaction and implementation activities.

Assessment on a numerical scale of 1-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

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.
Exercises completed satisfactorily.
Intermediate teamwork skills

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

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises well carried out. Performance of the exercises and group work and course activity indicate good skills. If the return of the exercises 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 reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises completed with distinction. Performance in the exercises, group work 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.