Learn how to apply prototyping methods and techniques into a design project! The design project is provided by a company or organization and it is your learning field throughout the semester. Exercises on quality and precision will challenge your ideas and encourage interesting discussions about what constitutes ‘good work’ within the design practice.

 

What will you be doing?

The Prototyping and Craftsmanship course is part of the Industrial Design Engineering program. In this course you will learn methods and techniques that will help you in the process of making design decisions concerning materials, prototyping methods to measure results, iteration and evaluation. 

During Module 2.3 of this course you will learn:  

• To apply craftsmanship skills and techniques at an advanced beginner level on different assignments to make prototypes by combining different materials.

• To make use of design methods, workshop facilities and tools efficiently.

• To apply design process methods to accomplish personal expression in all assignments.

• To reflect on the design decisions that are being made on the production of models and prototypes and to document these key decisions in your portfolio.

• To optimize time and materials to accomplish the production of models and prototypes at an advanced beginner level. 

 

During this minor you will learn to apply prototyping methods and techniques into a design project. The design project is provided by a company or organization and it is your learning field throughout the semester.  

The Prototyping and Craftsmanship minor is a self-directed learning semester in which you follow weekly workshops about design process, prototyping methods and use of materials.  

Exercises on quality and precision will challenge your ideas and encourage interesting discussions about what constitutes ‘good work’ within the design practice. 

During this course you will learn:  

• To apply prototyping skills and techniques at an advanced beginner level on different assignments to make prototypes by combining different materials. 

• To make use of design methods, workshop facilities and tools efficiently.  

• To apply design process methods to accomplish personal expression in all assignments. 

• To reflect on the design decisions that are being made on the production of models and prototypes and to document these key decisions.

• To optimize time and materials to accomplish the production of models and prototypes at an advanced beginner level in your project. 

Entry requirements:

You should have completed the propaedeutic exam of your study.

Study tools &materials:

Students need to make some extra expenses on materials and tools. Many of them can be purchased at the HHs/THUAS workshop.

You will get information about the schedule no later than a week before the start of the minor program. Please send an email to tis-minoren@hhs.nl if you haven't heard anything by then.

If you want to know more about other minors at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, view our Minorbrochure.

The evaluation process consists of 3 assessments (in week 5,10 and 15 and retake in week 18)

study load corresponds to 30 ECTS:

• Basic Crafts and Prototyping Skills: 30%
• Design Process: 40%
• Documentation: 10%
• Final Product: 20%

Indication of target group:

- Second and third year of Bachelor of Design and Engineering students.

- Students with other background – HBO level

 

Teaching methods & studyload:

Studyload is based on 30 ECT.

Courses and educational organisation:

Content:

Unit 1( Back to the future) - Assignments to practice prototyping skills

Unit 2 (The Craft of Designing) How to use craftsmanship in the design practice.

Unit 3(Craft is in the details)– Practicing quality in execution.

Week 18 retake

Teaching methods:
1. project work

1. lectures
2. workshops
3. Studio/workshop work

5. excursions

Partners:

Potential partners/ clients:

The Crafts Curator

Basalt Keramiek

Minimum and maximum participation:

Minimum of 10 students

Maximum of 15 students

Contact hours:

The minimal number of contact hours per week is 12 hours, for 12 weeks.