Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use the workshops in a safe manner, follow rules and instructions and justify her/his actions with given instructions
- with guidance use the most common tools and devices as well as techniques in the workshop
- manufacture the given assignments under supervision.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course is targeted at Packaging and Brand Design students, exchange students, and other students interested in working in the packaging lab and learning to make simple packaging prototypes of carton and corrugated board, as well as simple 3D printed samples.

Timing and attendance

Participation is required at the campus. No online participation possibility.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials are provided during the course. No need to study beforehand.

Learning environment

Packaging workshop
3D printing workshop
Foam shaping facility
Proto building spaces
Project spaces

Contents

This workshop license gives you the basic know-how on how to work in the packaging workshop.

First students will get to know how to build prototypes of for example paper, carton and corrugated board by hand in a safe and sustainable way.
After hand prototyping, the students get the know-how on how to use the workshop's laser cutter and Kongsberg packaging sample-making machine, and 3D printers of the campus.
The know-how is built through exercises and a group task and is based on experimentation and practical sample making.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Designing 3D printable objects is required.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The course is failed if the student is not able to work safely and use the facilities and machines required.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The course is passed if the student is able to work safely and use the facilities and machines required.