Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student knows how to
- describe the basic principles of designing structures
- assess materials from the perspectives of durability, serviceability, aesthetics and product costs
- design functional structures and select appropriate materials for a design

Implementation and methods of teaching

Theory and workshop teaching.

Timing and attendance

How to complete the course:

1. Active attendance at the course 80%. Attendance is mandatory in the first time.
2. Completing assigned tasks with approval and returning them in the agreed schedule
3. Presenting your own tasks and participating in criticism
4. Course evaluation framework

If you are unable to complete the things required in the course in the given schedule, a replacement schedule and tasks must be agreed with the teacher

Learning material and recommended literature

Lectures and exercises.

Alternative completion methods

If you are unable to complete the things required in the course in the given schedule, a replacement schedule and tasks must be agreed with the teacher

Learning environment

Theory classes, workshop environments

Student time use and work load

5 credits, 5x27h=135h

Assessment criteria

Evaluation framework.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Rejected (0)
Unexplained absences. Learning assignments not returned.

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

Evaluation criteria - level 1
The student recognizes and knows how to classify the most important materials and structures.
The student knows how to use the right type of materials and structures in their plans.
Produces a plan for a given assignment.

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

Evaluation criteria - level 3
The student recognizes and knows how to compare different materials and structures.
The student knows how to make versatile use of alternative materials and structures in the plans.
Produces several plans for the assignment.

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

Evaluation criteria - level 5
The student recognizes and knows how to compare and choose the most suitable material and structure for the plans.
The student knows how to use alternative materials and structures in his plans and tell about them in detail.
Produces several plans for assignment and knows how to compare them and justify their decisions.