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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
School
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.
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Books
Designing for growth : a design thinking tool kit for managers
2011 - xiii, 227 p.
ISBN: 9780231158381 LIBRIS-ID: 12309334
Other materials
Artiklar tillkommer under kursens gång
Akademin för innovation, design och teknik,
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Books
Design thinking for the greater good - innovation in the social sector
Columbia University Press, 2017 - 352 sidor
ISBN: 978-0-231-17952-2 LIBRIS-ID: 21652016
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.
Tuition
The course consists of workshops, text seminars, lectures, study visits and supervision in parallel with practical exercises / exercises and own work. The course requires continuous and active participation both during and between scheduled sessions.
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 a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
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