The basics of industrial design and surface modelling (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

Design and surface modelling are an important part of product design. After completing the course, you will understand the key concepts of design and the basics of industrial design. You will learn to use the concepts and methods that are adapted in the course at a basic level in your own work. In addition to this, you will learn to recognize the industrial designer's job description and design requirements in machine design.

Knowledge and understanding:
You understand the basics of surface modelling and industrial design.

Engineering practice:
You are able to apply the learned established methods to solve practical problems.

Content

3D surface modelling methods and hybrid modelling. Structure of modell and tree structure as a design tool.

Location and time

Nonstop distance learning on your own computers

Materials

The study material has been published on the Moodle learning platform, where you can find video materials in Finnish

Teaching methods

The course is studied independently. The use of the program and the learning assignments are instructed by videos. Learning assignments are returned to the learning platform.

Student workload

Independent work 81 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to model the tasks assigned and model a rehearsal that takes into account the possibilities of productisation. Report on rehearsal and completion of surface modelling tasks.

Qualifications

The basics of machine drawing and CAD. Basics of 3D modelling, e.g. Inventor, SolidWorks or Catia.

Further information

Successfully completed assignments.
The course cannot be completed as an optional course if the course TKSU0500 Pintamallinnus ja teollinen muotoilu is a compulsory course