Course - Design in Wood - TPD4185
TPD4185 - Design in Wood
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Works
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works | 100/100 |
Course content
Students will practice their skills in designing products, focused on innovative, sustainable and good use of wooden materials. The interplay between aesthetics, function, wooden materials and production processes is central. The main focus is design of single objects, interior design elements and building components. One or more assignments where students experiment with different wooden materials and production processes. Working with sketch models and prototypes is emphasised.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate
- Is familiar with the different properties of wood as a material in products and have knowledge of processing and joining of wood.
Skills:
The candidate can
- design products, focusing on the interaction between aesthetics, function, wood materials and manufacturing processes.
General qualifications:
The candidate has
- completed training in the use of prototype workshop for woodworking.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and supervised project. A verbal presentation of the results is included in the project assignments. The course is given in English if necessary.
Further on evaluation
The students will design a product, interior design element or building component in wood, and present this product orally.
For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Architecture (MAAR2)
Industrial Design (MSDESIG)
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic design education at university level
Required previous knowledge
The course is reserved for master students in Industrial Design and Architecture. The number of students is limited to 15, allocation of places is done in accordance with Forskrift om opptak til studier ved NTNU. The deadline to sign up for the course is June 1st.
Course materials
To be announced.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIO8064 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2024-06-01
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Design
Examination
Examination arrangement: Works
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
-
Autumn
ORD
Works
100/100
Submission
2024-11-12
INSPERA
23:59 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"