Study Structure
1. yr Fall | |
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Initiation ALL111-05H / 5 ECTS |
S MC |
Testing Ground VÖR111-10H / 10 ECTS |
S MC |
Discussion VÖR13-01H / 1 ECTS |
S MC |
Design and Philosophy HFR111-08H / 4 ECTS |
MC |
Material Culture HHFR230-04H / 4 ECTS |
TH MC |
Intro Verkstæði VER121-04H / 4 ECTS |
T MC |
Dissemination VER140-02H / 2 ECTS |
T MC |
Intro Þverholt/Laugarn. INTR101-0H / 0 ECTS |
T MC |
1. yr Spring | |
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Process of creative thought VÖR101-10H / 10 ECTS |
S MC |
Ceramics VÖR101-05H / 5 ECTS |
S MC |
Discussion VÖR13-01H / 1 ECTS |
S MC |
Design and History HFR111-08H / 8 ECTS |
TH MC |
Design in Iceland 4 ECTS |
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Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop VER101-02H / 2 ECTS |
T MC |
2. yr Fall | |
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Ideas and Technology VÖR205-05H / 5 ECTS |
S MC |
Science and Culture VÖR210-10H/ 10 ECTS |
S MC |
Discussion VÖR123-01H / 1 ECTS |
S MC |
Design and Environment HFR264-04H / 4 ECTS |
TH MC |
Narratives and Performance-Theory HFR242-02H / 4 ECTS |
TH MC |
Design and Science HFR115-02H / 2 ECTS |
TH MC |
CAD / CAM VER226-02H / 2 ECTS |
T MC |
Dissemination II VER242-02H / 2 ECTS |
T MC |
2. yr Spring | |
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Dialog SAMT002S / 2 ECTS |
S MC |
Community ALL200-03H / 3 ECTS |
S MC |
Local Production VÖR222-10H/ 10 ECTS |
S MC |
Discussion VÖR123-01H / 1 ECTS |
S MC |
Design in Iceland 4 ECTS |
TH MC |
Ceramic VER290-02H / 2 ECTS |
T MC |
Molds and Prototypes VER202-02H / 2 ECTS |
TH MC |
3D 2D 2 ECTS |
TH MC |
Val fræði 2 ECTS |
TH ME |
3. yr Fall | |
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Design and Integration-Encounter VÖR300-19H / 19 ECTS |
S MC |
Zeitgeist VÖR310-02H / 2 ECTS |
S MC |
Discussion VÖR123-01H / 1 ECTS |
S MC |
Thesis Preparation BAH300-00H / 0 ECTS |
TH MC |
Final Thesis BAH350-08H / 8 ECTS |
TH MC |
Dissemination III VER322-02H / 2 ECTS |
T MC |
3. yr Spring | |
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Portfolio VÖR301-00H / 1 ECTS |
S MC |
BA Degree Project VÖR303-22H / 22 ECTS |
S MC |
Discussion VÖR123-01H/ 1 ECTS |
S MC |
Design Analysis HFR323-02H / 2 ECTS |
TH MC |
Design and Society HFR340-04H / 4 ECTS |
TH MC |
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
The student possesses knowledge within the field of product design. This implies that the student:
- Has knowledge of theories, concepts and methods used in product design.
- Has basic knowledge of the professional environment of product designers.
- Has insight and understanding to approach subjects in design in an individual manner
- Has understanding of the ideology and concepts on which product design is based
- Knows the basics in search and information technology
Skills
The student is able to use the methods and procedures of the field of product design. This implies that the student:
- Can take a critical stance on information and methods.
- Has adopted critical vision of their own works and those of others.
- Is able to participate in critical discourse on product design.
- Can make decisions and provide a rationale for these on professional grounds.
- Has technique and skill to work independently and systematically on subjects within product design.
- Has learnt to adopt broadmindedness and originality in their thinking.
- Is able to independently assess ideas used.
- Has adopted enquiring and varied working methods and daring in execution.
- Is able to utilise technology and equipment that serves the field.
Competences
The student is able to utilise her/his knowledge and proficiency for work and/or for further studies. This implies that the student:
- Has the independence and communication skills to actively participate in collaborations and lead working groups.
- Can work independently and systematically, set goals, select appropriate methods, produce a project/work plan and adhere to it.
- Is capable of interpreting and presenting their subjects and outcomes clearly in speech and in writing.
- Can communicate their ideas through their own works.
- Can communicate their skills, ideas and knowledge to different groups in different circumstances.
- Has cultivated their imagination for independent creativity and/or unconventional approaches and utilise this in their work.
- Has developed independent working methods for further study in their field.