Course detail

Studio III - Product Design - winter

FaVU-B3PD-ZAcad. year: 2020/2021

Student solves two or three projects involving anthropometric, ergonomic aspects of designing, associated with a special ergonomics course. Tasks include for example residential furniture and sets of objects with respect to unity of style (corporate design).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

15

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Interconnection of the basics of theoretic studies with practical atelier work.

Prerequisites

Mastering the theory and practice of the subject.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Consultations, lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Semester exam project.

Course curriculum

Students work on projects including anthropometric and ergonomic aspects of designing. Furniture or sets of objects with respect to unity of style and identity of the whole.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To master the technology of the studied subject.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Lessons are mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Walker, J.: Design History and the History of Design
H. Gardiner, CH.Gere, ed.: Art Practice in a Digital Culture
http://www.rapidtoday.com/design.html
http://opvk.ffa.vutbr.cz/texty/zakladni-informace-o-projektu.html

Recommended reading

Schweiger, Werner J.: Wiener Werkstaette
Fiell, Charlotte and Peter (ed.): Designing the 21st Century

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUB Bachelor's

    branch VU-D , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Seminar

156 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer