Industrial Design and New TechnologiesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student recognises the importance of new technologies in design and product development. The student is familiar with the new technologies affecting the field and knows how to choose relevant tools and methods of operation. The student learns about new technologies that the designer must master in order to be able to work continuously and successfully in the field. The student knows how to utilize and apply new technologies in their design work. The student's knowledge of the operating environment of design, the development of technology and new technological trends and practices affecting the field increases.

Content

- New technologies in the field of design
- Factors affecting the development of technologies
- Development trends of new technologies
- Identifying one's own competence
- Aspects of new technologies

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows new technologies and their effects on design and product development processes. He knows the potential benefits of new technologies and recognizes the importance of new technologies in the professional field of industrial design. The student outlines the development paths of different technologies.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to use new technologies and knows their effects on design and product development processes. He knows the potential benefits of new technologies and knows how to apply new technologies in their own operations. The student understands the development trends of different technologies and their effects on the development of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to use new technologies in a wide range of areas and knows their effects on design and product development processes. The student knows the potential benefits of new technologies and knows how to creatively and reasonably apply new technologies in their own operations. The student has a broad understanding of the development trends of different technologies and their effects on the development of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows new technologies and their effects on design and product development processes. The student knows the potential benefits of new technologies and recognises the importance of new technologies in the professional field of industrial design. The student outlines the development paths of different technologies.