Winter Art and Design (3cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

At the end of this course the student:
- has basic knowledge on ice and/or snow sculpting methods and techniques, lighting design in cold climate
- has basic skills on how to plan and make functional ice and/or snow environments in public space
- will have experience of multidisciplinary design teamwork and business collaboration
- will accomplish a complete design process in an arctic environment

Execution methods

Co-design workshop. Lectures and guided exercises 36 hours, 45 hours independent work.

Accomplishment methods

max. 8 or 16 students depending on the scale of the project - selections are made by tutors. Presence during the whole workshop and finishing of the required tasks during the workshop. Documentation of the design process and results.

Content

Introduction to snow and ice as a design material. Carrying out a complete Winter Art and Design project with case-specific aims and goals in a business or community collaboration. The course consists of an introductory lecture, ideation sessions and a practical workshop. Students are required to document the whole design process (sketches, photographs, videos and notes.)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

pass / fail