Study Guide

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