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.

The mock-ups and prototypes are made of carton and corrugated board, as well as simple 3D printed samples. Copy machines are also used.
This workshop license will give access and skills to use a laser cutter, Kongsberg packaging sample-making machine and 3D printers.

Timing and attendance

Participation in contact days is required at the campus. No online participation possibility.

Learning material and recommended literature

Basic course materials are provided during the course. Prior skills are not a must but basic ArtiosCAD / CAD and Adobe Illustrator skills are recommended.

The ability to design 3D printable objects is required.

Learning environment

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

Contents

This workshop license gives a student 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 sample making, 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 hands-on way of working enhanced with technology.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The ability to design 3D printable objects is required.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student is not able to work safely and use the facilities and machines required
Student is not able to follow the rules nor justify actions with given instructions
Student is not able to use the most common tools and devices as well as techniques in the workshop
Student is not able to manufacture the given assignments even under supervision and outcomes are missing
Student is not able to be a group member

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.

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

Student is able to work safely and use the facilities and machines required under supervision
Student is able to follow the rules and justify some actions with given instructions
Student is able to use the most common instructed tools and devices as well as techniques in the workshop
Student is able to manufacture the given assignments under supervision and the outcome is poor
Student is a poor group member

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

Student is able to work well in a safe manner and use the facilities and machines required
Student is able to follow the rules and justify actions with given instructions
Student is able to use the instructed tools and devices as well as techniques in the workshop mostly independently
Student is able to manufacture the given assignments well and the outcome is good.
Student is a good group member

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

Student is able to work excellently and actively in a safe manner and use the facilities and machines required
Student is able to follow the rules and justify all actions well with given instructions and is also giving feedback on the matters
Student is able to use the instructed tools and devices as well as techniques in the workshop independently and in different ways
Student is able to manufacture the given assignments excellently and the outcomes are excellent
Students is actively participating during the contact hours
Student is an excellent group member