Design Practice 2 - Ideation and Experimentation

Postgraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

The aim for this course is for the students to continue developing their own projects through practical experimentation, creative and active exploration of methods, and through testing of ideas.¿¿

The students will continue working on their own master´s projects based on a project description, and outlines and analysis from DES310 Design practice 1. They will develop their projects through deepened and determined testing in dialogue with fellow students and supervisors. Feedback from tutors and peers is important in this phase where students make decisions that determine the direction for the realization of the project and are expected to draw up a plan for further work.¿¿

The individual student may carry out parts of their necessary skill development at a different educational institution through exchange, or through periods of supervised practical training.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the subject the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge:

  • Advanced understanding ofdesign methodology and specialized design methods
  • Ability to identify, extract and apply results from testing on design project¿

Skills:¿

  • Be able to experiment with methodsDevelop specialized methodical skills (methods, techniques, workshop
  • application)¿

General competence:¿

  • Advanced understanding of how to apply design methodology and methods
  • Be able to develop a project through experimentation
  • Extract experiences and conclusions from testing in relation to individual design project
  • Be able to select, utilize, and adapt appropriate methods based on project understanding¿¿

Full-time/Part-time

Full time

ECTS Credits

15

Level of Study

Master¿s

Semester of Instruction

Spring
Required Previous Knowledge
Passed the subjects DES310, DES311 and DES312.
Access to the Course
Admission to the master's program in design.
Teaching and learning methods
  • Individual project work¿
  • Tutoring (individually or in groups)
  • Seminars and workshops¿
  • Workshop/studio practice¿
  • Plenary presentation and discussion¿
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
  • Participate and present during midway presentation¿

Compulsory assignment and attendance listed above must be approved for the student to enter the exam.¿

Forms of Assessment

The following form of assessment are used in this course:

Folder/portfolio assessment. The folder must consist of:

  • Visual documentation
  • Reflection component consisting of visual, written or relevant materials that elaborates on - and contextualizes design choices and process. Max. 5000 words.
Grading Scale
Pass / Fail
Assessment Semester
Spring
Reading List
The syllabus will be ready by 01.07. for the autumn semester and 01.12. for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The subject will be evaluated every third year, according to UiB¿s quality system
Programme Committee
The program board is responsible for the academic content and structure of the study and for the quality of the study program and all subjects in the program.
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Art, Music and Design, Department of Design has the administrative responsibility for the course and the study programme.