Design Studio 1
2022/2023
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Disclaimer.
This is an English translation of the module. In case of
discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the
Danish version of the module is valid.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the project module is for the student to learn to
work with interaction design in a design study context, where focus
is on exchange of design ideas and reflection through the use of
design criticism. Special emphasis is placed on individual skills
and competencies as an interaction designer through the portfolio
and reflection of the individual student. The project module uses
short design sprints, where the student in collaboration with other
students works with a given limited issue, concluding with design
criticism. The individual learning is challenged by the exchange of
design ideas through dynamic groups, which change throughout the
semester. The project module ends up in an individual portfolio and
reflection, as well as a group-based complete and specific design
concept.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- must be able to demonstrate knowledge about working with interaction design in a design study, including design criticism, portfolio development, and communication of design ideas
Skills
- be able to produce realistic artifacts through the use of concepts, methods and techniques taken from professional practice
- be able to use design criticism as a tool in an interaction design process
- be able to communicate an interaction design and reflect on product and process
- be able to prepare a portfolio that documents and describes a number of selected design products
Competences
- should be able to be part of an interaction design project where the working form is built on the design study approach
Type of instruction
Design study-based project work
Extent and expected workload
The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 450 hours.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Design Studio 1 |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Oral test based on individual portfolio and a group-based complete
and specific design concept |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Designstudie 1 |
| Module code | DSNIXDK101 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
