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Course syllabus - Creative concept development 1

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

INO243

Valid from

Autumn semester 2018

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Innovation Technology

Organisation

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

Ratified

2018-02-01

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2019-12-17
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Books

    Liedtka, Jeanne; Ogilvie, Tim.

    Designing for growth: a design thinking tool kit for managers

    ISBN: 9780231158381

    LIBRIS-ID: 12309334

    xiii, 227 p.

    Other materials

    Artiklar tillkommer under kursens gång

    Akademin för innovation, design och teknik,

Objectives

The course aims at providing basic knowledge in concept development with focus on experimental, interactive and empathetic methods.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student shall be able to:

  1. explain and reflect on relevant concepts in concept development
  2. describe important principles for research in a design process
  3. explore and delineate complex issues in a given context
  4. identify and apply relevant methods and tools for data collection, analysis and design
  5. document and present how conceptual concepts are based on analysis of collected data and understanding of needs in a given context

Course content

The course contains theory, methods and tools for all phases in a concept development process. It means analyzing and independently acquiring knowledge about the area from a given context, as well as generating ideas and design proposals.

Specific requirements

Completed courses of at least 55 credits.

Examination

Written assignment (INL1), individual assignment, 0,5 credits, examines the learning objective 1, marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Written assignment (INL2), individual assignment, 0,5 credits, examines the learning objectives 1 and 2, marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Written assignment (INL3), individual assignment, 1 credit, examines the learning objective 1, marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Project (PRO1), 5,5 credits, examines the learning objectives 3, 4 and 5), marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Three-grade scale

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps towards KIN360 Project Course Innovation Technology 7,5 credits and also Creative concept development 1 7,5 credits