| Kursusnavn (dansk): | Communication Design: Applied Methods and Techniques |
| Kursusnavn (engelsk): | Communication Design: Applied Methods and Techniques |
| Semester: | Forår 2016 |
| Udbydes under: | cand.it., digital design og kommunikation (ddk) |
| Omfang i ECTS: | 7,50 |
| Kursussprog: | Engelsk |
| Kursushjemmeside: | https://learnit.itu.dk |
| Min. antal deltagere: | 12 |
| Forventet antal deltagere: | 0 |
| Maks. antal deltagere: | 70 |
| Formelle forudsætninger: | This course is the first part of the Communication Design specialization aiming at educating communication specialist. The goal of this course is to introduce theory in the field of media and communication as well as practical design methods. In particular, the course will focus on creating innovate media products and runs parallel with the digital rhetoric course, which focuses on strategic communication and rhetoric. Students who do not intend to continue with the second part of the specialization may also take this first course. |
| Læringsmål: | After the course students should be able to:
• Identify and describe central issues and methods in media innovation
• Develop creative and innovative concepts using methods for systematic and disciplined innovation
• Critically reflect on the role of genre, rhetoric and communication in the design of digital media
• Apply design thinking and design methods to the development of digital media |
| Fagligt indhold: | This course teaches students how to create innovate new media. The focus lies on the development of the concept, however, you will also be introduced to prototyping. In the design methods part the course will focus on the NABC model as well as the method of design thinking. Additionally, the students will learn how to pitch their concept.
The course is organized in a problem-based learning approach, and intends to give students the skills that are necessary to participate in digital innovation work in the area of media and communication. Classes will be structured around theoretical lectures as well as hands-on projects. |
| Læringsaktiviteter: | 14 ugers undervisning bestående af forelæsninger, øvelser og vejledning The class will extend for 14 weeks including lectures, exercise and supervision. |
| Obligatoriske aktivititer: | Group project/Oral presentation
Students are required to take part in a group project. The final concept will be pitched at the end of the semester.
Short reflection paragraphs
Students are required to write short reflection paragraphs (250-300 words) on a given class topic. The paragraphs will be marked with approved/not approved. Students have to pass 4 out 6 paragraphs.
Project meetings/Supervision
Students are required to attend a minimum of 3 project project/feedback meetings throughout the semester.
Be aware:
Students will receive the grade NA (not approved) at the ordinary exam, if the mandatory activities are not approved and the student will use an exam attempt. |
| Eksamensform og -beskrivelse: | D1G Aflevering med mundtlig eksamen baseret på projekt i gruppe. Delt ansvar for projekt., (7-scale, external exam) The oral exam takes place individually and will be based on the group submission. The group has a shared responsibility for the content of the report. 30 min per person including everything.
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| Litteratur udover forskningsartikler: | TBA |
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