Course syllabus for Sketching and modeling techniques

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameSkiss- och modellteknik
  • CodeMPP057
  • Credits6 Credits
  • OwnerTKDES
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyIndustrial Design Engineering
  • ThemeMTS 1 c
  • DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 56117
  • Maximum participants49
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0116 Written and oral assignments 1.5 c
Grading: UG		1.5 c
0216 Written and oral assignments 3 c
Grading: UG		 3 c
0316 Written and oral assignments 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

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Aim

To provide the student with basic knowledge and skills to translate ideas into 2D representations (pictures, sketches) in a meaningful way. To promote creative sketching as a natural tool in the earlier stages of the PD-process.

To orient themselves when and how different physical models are used in the PD-process and develop basic practical skills in order to produce sketch models relevant to the function and use.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

Basic sketching techniques:

  • Construct perspective
  • In perspective sketch simple basic geometries (3D) single and merged with respect to clarity and readability
  • Apply the basics of light, gradients and shadows for simple geometries and product types
  • Use sketching as a natural, effective and creative tool during the concept development process

Basic modelling techniques:

  • Describe the concept of models
  • Describe when and for what purpose different models/product representations are used in the PD-process
  • Build working models with the required precision after a given task/description
  • To select appropriate materials, techniques, strategies and level of detail on the model for the given task/ description.

Content

The course includes two (2) parts:
  • Part A - Basic modelling techniques
  • Part B - Basic sketching techniques
Teaching consists of lectures and seminars, seminar exercises and individual exercises.

Organisation

Own work in classrooms and workshops. Supervision on a weekly basis.

Literature

will be announced/provided at the start of the course.

Examination including compulsory elements

Grades are given according to the scale: pass and fail

In order to pass the course the following are required

  • Active participation in lectures and seminars
  • All assignments are approved
  • Both part A and B are approved

For Part B also applies an approved final presentation (portfolio). The portfolio should be submitted for review and approval before final grades are issued.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.