Structures, Materials and Production Processes (5 cr)
Code: YM00DD92-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 20
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Petteri Venetjoki
Scheduling groups
- Lecture (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify the differences between various production techniques and technologies from a product design perspective
- define the effects of the production method options on the end product's price and qualities
- select appropriate structures, production methods and materials in a design project.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course is taught face-to-face and includes lectures and exercises.
Learning material and recommended literature
Rob Thompson ( 2017) The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals
Rob Thompson ( 2007) Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals
Chris Lefteri (2012) Making It: Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design
Contents
The course provides practice in choosing the right material and manufacturing method for different design objects. Choices will be considered from a variety of perspectives such as ecology, manufacturing costs, structural strength and aesthetic objectives.
Assessment scale
1-5