Overall objectives:

1 - Create knowledge through a concept design project.
2 - Develop knowledge on methods and tools of creating a project.
3 - Dominate the tools of concept creation and their appropriate selection.
4 - Develop competencies to identify opportunities of concept design creation.
5 - Make a concept design.

Syllabus:

1 - The Analysis and synthesis of a design project opportunity.
2 - The definition of a problem and solution space of a design project.
3 - The selection of appropriate process models and tools for a design project.
4 - Building a concept design project.

Literature/Sources:

Papanek, V. , 2019 , Design for the Real World (3rd ed.) , Thames & Hudson
Bramston, D., & YeLi. , 2017 , Idea Searching for Design: How to Research and Develop Design Concepts (Basics Product Design) (2nd ed.) , Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Huppatz, D. J. , 2019 , Design: The Key Concepts (Annotated ed.) , Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Kolko, J., & Johnson, B. , 2015 , Exposing the magic of design: A practitioner's guide to the methods and theory of synthesis , Oxford University Press
Hara, K. , 2007 , Designing Design (2nd ed.) , Zurich: Lars Müller Publishers

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
This CU adopts the Evaluation Model 'C'. The discipline will consist of 2 main evaluation components: continuous evaluation (20%) and design project practical (80%). This CU being more practical in nature, students are expected to regularly apply laboratory tools and techniques and evidence this application through development of their design projects. During the diverse phases of the project development, students are expected to present constant progress and demonstrate autonomy. The students will be judged on visual perception, drawing, composition, modeling, and communication skills. The evaluation of the project practice (80%) is subdivided into parts (maximum 3) corresponding to the project phases and according to the University of Madeira Learning Evaluation Regulation.