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Course syllabus - Creative concept development 2
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
INO413
Valid from
Autumn semester 2018
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only 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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Articles
Artiklar
Reference literature
Human-Centered Design Toolkit: An Open-Source Toolkit To Inspire New Solutions in the Developing World by IDEO
., 2011
Design methods 1 : 200 ways to apply design thinking
1. ed. : Topanga, Calif. : Design community college Inc., 2012 - 382 pages
ISBN: 9780988236202 LIBRIS-ID: 13760812
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Articles
The psychological experience of prototyping, Design Studies 33
., 2012
Managing for Innovation: The Two Faces of Tension in Creative Climates. Creativity and Innovation Management. Volume 19 Number 2
., 2010
Benefits of co-design in service design projects, International Journal of Design, 5(2)
., 2011
Reference literature
Human-Centered Design Toolkit: An Open-Source Toolkit To Inspire New Solutions in the Developing World by IDEO
., 2011
Design methods 1 : 200 ways to apply design thinking
1. ed. : Topanga, Calif. : Design community college Inc., 2012 - 382 pages
ISBN: 9780988236202 LIBRIS-ID: 13760812
Other materials
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Objectives
The aim is to provide in-depth knowledge in concept development and competence to develop design concept proposals.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student shall be able to:
1. reflect and demonstrate in-depth knowledge regarding concepts, methods and processes within concept development
2. independently search and document contextual data as a basis for conceptual ideas
3. describe and visualize a complex dilemma
4. independently master creative tools and methods for creating ideas based on analysis of research and feedback loops
5. construct ideas through visualization or other artifacts
6. evaluate concepts through iteration with users or other relevant stakeholders
Course content
The course contains an in-depth analysis of all phases of concept development focusing on complex situations and multiple perspectives.
Tuition
The learning process for the student will largely consist of independent work supported by a digital learning platform and supervision. The process should be characterized by high flexibility for the student and dialogue with the teachers.
Specific requirements
Completed courses of 180 credits including the course Creative concept development 1 7,5 credits or corresponding.
In addition, Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English, exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.
Examination
Written assignment (INL1), 2 credits, examines the learning objectives 1-2, marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Written assignment (INL2), 1,5 credits, examines the learning objective 1 and 3, marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Written assignment (INL3), 2,5 credits, examines the learning objective 1, 4 och 5, marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Written assignment (INL4), 1,5 credits, examines the learning objective 1 and 6, 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