MD202 Corporate Design Practice
The course is taught in English and sufficient English language skills are required.
This course is a practical design course, based on assignments from either public or private organizations or companies. Customer relations, research and design (in teamwork) are the crucial elements for product and service development / innovation.
In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:
The students will get work experience through realistic cases, based on assignments from public or private organizations and companies. They will improve their knowledge about important conditions related to design driven development and innovation processes.
The students will be able to improve their design skills and the ability to target design solutions, by getting insights into organization / business environments with regards to working conditions, challenges, needs, constraints etc.
The students will be prepared for the diverse challenges in future design related job situations.
The students will work in small teams, solving different customer assignments. Each assignment will be organized as a project. The students will receive mentoring during the semester. The group members will be given specific roles or responsibilities to ensure diverse areas of focus and active participation. Students failing to attend the first lecture without valid reason will be excluded. VUC reserves non-commercial user rights to work submitted during the course.
Several group presentations throughout the course (see timetable).
Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing admission, studies and examinations at Volda University College.
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| Vurderingsform | Gruppering | Varighet | Karakterskala | Andel | Kommentar | Hjelpemidler | Omfang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mappeeksamen | Individuell | 1 semester | A-F, der A er best og E er siste ståkarakter | ||||
Munnleg justerande eksamen | Individuell | A-F, der A er best og E er siste ståkarakter | 100 | Based on the group’s final results and relevant theory. |
- The final presentation of each group’s work
- An individual customer report and the original design solutions connected to the project.
The portfolio assessment will be given a temporary examination grade.