Course - Design 4 - Production and Materials - TPD4127
Design 4 - Production and Materials
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About the course
Course content
The course is built up around 3 design projects where the students are exploring different materials and manufacturing processes. The interaction between aesthetics, form, function, material, manufacturing method and sustainability are central. Use of laser cutters and 3D printers is included in the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
Candiates have
- Knowledge about material groups and relevant material properties for design work.
- Overview of industrial and craft-based production methods.
- Knowledge of the use of laser cutters and 3D printers in the product development process.
Skills:
Candidates can
- Work on goal oriented product design, focusing on materials and production processes possibilities and limitations.
General qualifications:
Candidates know
- Use of different materials and production methods to fullfill defined product spcifications.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, project work with feedback sessions, model making and excursions to local manufacturing industries. Course program requires students to be present at lectures.
Further on evaluation
3 project assignments. There is also an oral presentation of the 3 assignments.
For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)
Recommended previous knowledge
TPD4121 Design 3 - Human centered design.
Required previous knowledge
Limited to students in the 5 year Master in Industrial Design program. It is assumed that students can use Fusion 360 or equivalent CAD program.
Course materials
Rob Thompson, Manufacturing processes for design professionals, 2007
Subject areas
- Product Design Engineering - Integrated Product Development
- Design Methodology
- Materials and Processes
- Aesthetic Studies