MF1029 Industrial Design Theory 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2021
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The emphasis of this course is to give the student a verbal tool in Industrial Design Engineering, finding relevant exaples in theory and design related literature. The course gives the student opportunities to understand theory and practice.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Qualified for studies in grade 3, MF1013/4F1813, MH1005/4H1068
Elective for
IDE(P3), IDE(P4)
elective only for IDE.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Monö, R. Design for Product Understanding. Liber 1997.
Wiebe E. Bijker, Of Bicycles, Bakelites, and Bulbs – Toward a Theory of Sociotechnical Change, The MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass, USA 4:e tryckn 2002 ISBN 9 780262 522274
Victor Papanek, Design for The Real World – Human Ecology and Social Change; Thames & Hudson 2004 (1985) ISBN 0-500-27358-8
Li Wikström, Produktens budskap, Metoder för utvärdering av produkters semantiska funktioner ur ett användarperspektiv, Chalmers, Göteborg 2002 ISBN 91 7291 1565
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Written and oral assignments (ÖVN1;3 credits)
Written Exam (TEN 1;3 credits)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.