Academic year 2023/2024 |
Supervisor: | doc. akad. soch. Ladislav Křenek, ArtD. | |||
Supervising institute: | ÚK | |||
Teaching language: | English | |||
Aims of the course unit: | ||||
Students will be able to solve design problems and projects with regard to the philosophy of sustainable design and gain an overview of movements and theories in this field. | ||||
Learning outcomes and competences: | ||||
- the ability to correctly recognize and define a design problem - ability to comprehensively analyze aspects influencing the final solution of the problem - ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice - the ability to discuss design from a cross-disciplinary perspective - ability to successfully present the design solution |
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Prerequisites: | ||||
Participation in lessons is conditioned by readiness to work on more demanding design assignments, which should be obtained by previous study, and the ability to analyze theoretical foundations, discuss them and apply this knowledge to practical tasks. Knowledge and understanding of the basics of spatial creation, artistic composition and implementation of three-dimensional models is essential. The student must be able to draw and model. | ||||
Course contents: | ||||
Students will gain an overview of theories related to sustainable design such as slow design, cradle-to-cradle principle, eco-friendly design, motivation and manipulation of people through design and more, they will learn to think about projects in terms of ethics, ecology and sustainability and apply this theoretical knowledge to practical tasks in product design. |
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Teaching methods and criteria: | ||||
The subject is taught in the form of lectures and seminars. The lectures have the character of an explanation of the basic principles and the theory of the field. Seminars are focused on practical application of acquired knowledge. |
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Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes: | ||||
Conditions for granting the credit and successful examination: active presence in the lessons, submission of assigned works within the set deadlines. Oral defence of the completed task and discussion over theoretical foundations. For each task design, active approach and processing from the point of view of sustainable design and the level of presentation are evaluated separately. The final evaluation consists of the evaluation of projects and activities in classes. In total, up to 100 points can be obtained. The resulting classification is determined according to the ECTS scale. |
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Controlled participation in lessons: | ||||
Attendance at seminars and lectures is mandatory. Classes take place according to weekly schedules. Determining the methods of compensating for missed classes is the responsibility of the seminar supervisor. | ||||
Type of course unit: | ||||
Lecture | 4 × 3 hrs. | optionally | ||
Studio work | 11 × 4 hrs. | compulsory | ||
Course curriculum: | ||||
Lecture | - Sustainability as a concept. Basic overview of the historical development of the view on sustainability. - Green and eco friendly design, greenwashing. Biomimicry. - Droog design, cradle-to-cradle principle, design for sustainable behavior, product-service innovation level, sociotechnical design. - Design for social innovation. Motivation and manipulation of a person through design. Emotions in design. Slow design. |
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Studio work | - Presentation and analysis (deconstruction) of specific design solutions and projects with regard to sustainable design. |
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Literature - fundamental: | ||||
1. LIDWELL, William a Gerry MANACSA. Deconstructing product design: exploring the form, function, usability, sustainability, and commercial success of 100 amazing products. Beverly: Rockport Publishers, 2009, 240 s. : bar. il. ; 26 cm. ISBN 978-1-59253-345-9. | ||||
2. BARBERO, Silvia a Brunella COZZO. Ecodesign. Königswinter: H.F. Ullmann, 2009, 349 s. : il. ISBN 978-3-8331-5278-8. | ||||
3. HEKKERT, Paul a Matthijs van DIJK. Vision in design: a guidebook for innovators. Amsterdam: BIS Publishers, 2011, 333 s. : obr. (některé barev.). ISBN 978-90-6369-205-6. | ||||
Literature - recommended: | ||||
1. DREYFUSS, Henry. Designing for people. New York: Allworth Press, 2003, 284 s. : obr., čb. fot. ISBN 1-58115-312-0. | ||||
2. BOEIJEN, Annemiek van. Delft design guide: design methods. Amsterdam: BIS Publishers, 2013, 165 s. : barev. obr. ISBN 978-90-6369-327-5. | ||||
3. UEKI-POLET, Keiko a Klaus KLEMP. Less and more: the design ethos of Dieter Rams. Berlin: Gestalten, 2015, 807 stran : ilustrace. ISBN 978-3-89955-584-4. | ||||
4. MARTIN, Bella a Bruce M HANINGTON. Universal methods of design: 100 ways to research complex problems, develop innovative ideas, and design effective solutions. Beverly: Rockport Publishers, 2012, 207 s. : il. (některé barev.), barev. mapy. ISBN 978-1-59253-756-3. |
The study programmes with the given course: | |||||||||
Programme | Study form | Branch | Spec. | Final classification | Course-unit credits | Obligation | Level | Year | Semester |
N-PDS-P | full-time study | --- no specialisation | -- | Cr,Ex | 4 | Compulsory | 2 | 1 | W |
N-ENG-Z | visiting student | --- no specialisation | -- | Cr,Ex | 4 | Recommended course | 2 | 1 | W |
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