Recommended prerequisite for participation in
the module
The module adds to the knowledge obtained in the first three
semesters.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Objective:
To give the students the ability to make a project as an
experimental design based on empirical, artistic, technological
/engineering and/or theoretical investigation of one or more
central issues in the chosen specialisation within the field of
lighting design. This happens with reflective incorporation of
relevant scientific theories and mixed methods acquired throughout
the master’s programme in lighting design. The final thesis must
substantiate the student’s ability to apply scientific theories and
mixed methods from the fields of architecture, science of lightning
and media technology into new solutions.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module will gain knowledge, skills and
competences as follows:
- Must have knowledge and understanding about
relevant theories and methods in relation to the chosen project
theme
- Must have knowledge and understanding in one
or more subject areas that are representative of the state of the
art in the research community of the chosen specialisation
- Can synthesise and, on a scientific basis
apply an area of the chosen specialisation and
identify scientific problems
- Must be able to understand and
synthesise the theories and methods within the
scientific fields of architecture, media technology and lighting
technology and to apply these in relation to the practice of
lighting design
- Account for the scientific foundation, and scientific problem
areas, of the specialization
- Describe the state of the art of relevant research in the
specialization
Skills
Students who complete the module will gain knowledge, skills and
competences as follows:
- Must be able to synthesize scientific methods
and tools and general skills related to the chosen
specialisation
- Can evaluate and select among scientific
theories, methods, tools and general skills and, on a scientific
basis, create new analyses and solutions in the
chosen specialisation
- Can synthesize research-based knowledge and
discuss professional and scientific problems with both peers and
non-specialists
- Must be able to make proposals for design,
strategies and interventions of relevance to the lighting design
field
- Master the scientific methods and general skills associated
with the specialization
- Produce a project report according to norms of the area, apply
correct terminology, document extensive command over relevant
literature, communicate and discuss the research-based foundation,
problem and results of the project orally, graphically and in
writing in a coherent manner
- Critically evaluate the results of the project in relation to
relevant literature and established scientific methods and models,
evaluate and discuss the project’s problem area in a relevant
scientific context
- Evaluate and discuss the project’s potential for further
development
Competences
Students who complete the module will gain knowledge, skills and
competences as follows:
- Must have competencies to synthesize knowledge
and use mixed methods to create design solutions of an aesthetic,
technical and functional character
- Must have competencies to synthesize and
create solutions and that are complex, unpredictable and
require new solutions
- Must have competencies to independently
synthesize and take responsibility for one's
own professional development and specialisation
- Master the scientific methods and general skills associated
with the specialization
- Produce a project report according to norms of the area, apply
correct terminology, document extensive command over relevant
literature, communicate and discuss the research-based foundation,
problem and results of the project orally, graphically and in
writing in a coherent manner
- Participate in, and independently carry out, technological
development and research, and apply scientific methods in solving
complex problems
- Plan, execute and manage complex research and/or development
tasks, and assume a professional responsibility for independently
carrying out, potentially cross-disciplinary, collaborations
- Independently assume responsibility for own scientific
development and specialization
Type of instruction
Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented
project work.
The project is carried out individually or in small groups of a
maximum of three students. At least one internal supervisor is
assigned, who deals with the primary area of the project in his or
her research.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Master’s Thesis |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Oral exam based on a project with a scientific report written in
English and a poster and a
video illustrating and summarizing the project. |
ECTS | 30 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids:
See semester description. |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | External examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |