Experiment

Brief course description

The course is for all students in 2nd year of the Master of Design programme. It emphasizes independent design projects, so students will experiment in their chosen area of specialization and glean ideas through engaging in different practices. The course also supports cross-disciplinary collaborative projects. Open studio evaluations are used as a form of peer-based evaluation and a unified learning platform. The course provides a basis for the final Master Project.

The course’s learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the students will:

• have the ability to lead their own project.
• be able to carry out advanced design experiments and relate these to their own practice and future projects.

Teaching and learning methods

Group instruction in combination with individual guidance. Lectures, studies of literature and practical work. The course may include workshops and/or excursions.

Coursework requirements:

• completion and submission of all assignments by the scheduled deadlines
• participation in instruction and activities that are defined as mandatory in the course description

Assessment

Coursework requirements must be met in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the course. The student’s work is assessed in relation to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria set for the course. The assessment is made by the teacher with course responsibility and may also be done in collaboration with internal subject teachers and / or external guest teachers.