Curriculum for the AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business NATIONAL SECTION

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1 Unfold your talent VIA University College The Academy Profession Degree Programme In Design, Technology and Business Curriculum for the AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business NATIONAL SECTION /48

2 INDHOLD 1 Curriculum framework Effective date and transition regulations Transition agreements Admission to the Programme Programme structure Programme structure at VIA Design 7 2 Common compulsory educational components 7 3 Learning outcomes for the common compulsory components of the Programme (30 ECTS credits) 1st semester: Learning objectives for Design Learning objectives for Business Learning objectives for Technology 8 4 Compulsory specialisations Specialisation in Design/Fashion Design, Furniture Design, Visual Fashion Communication (45 ECTS credits) Specialisation: Production/Pattern Design (45 ECTS credits) Specialisation: Business/ Purchasing Management (45 ECTS credits) Specialisation: Marketing/Branding & Marketing Management (45 ECTS credits) Specialisation: Retail/Retail Design& Management (45 ECTS credits) 18 5 Elective course educational components: 15 ECTS-credits Purpose Elective course structure Course level Elective courses Overall learning objectives of elective courses Examination in elective courses 22 6 Internship: 15 ECTS-credits 2nd year of study Purpose Learning objectives Examination of the internship Requirements and expectations to the involved parties 23 7 Exchange Exchange agreements 25 8 Written assignments and projects 25 9 Applied teaching and working methods Pedagogical values at VIA Design Study form Guidelines for differentiation in teaching Credit transfer 27 2/48

3 11.1 Pre-approved credit transfer Agreements about credit transfer Requirements concerning active participation Criteria for assessment of active participation in studies Programme change and transfer Leave of absence Exams of the study programme Educational exams at VIA Design Number of exams for the compulsory educational components General exam regulations at VIA Design General regulations Information about exams Exams on the first-year of study st semester exam at VIA Design nd semester exam at VIA Design Examinations on the second-year of study rd semester specialisation exam at VIA Design Internship exam at VIA Design Elective course exams at VIA Design Profile elective course examination Specialisation elective course examination Final exam project Final exam project at VIA Design Illness and re-examination Qualification requirement for participating in examinations Examination forms Report formalities Educational aid Cheating and plagiarism at examinations Spelling and formulation abilities Diploma Complaints about assessment, examination process or the examination basis Exemption Administrative law Legal basis 48 3/48

4 1 Curriculum framework The purpose of the Academy Profession Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business is to qualify students to independently plan, organise and carry out tasks in the textile industry, clothing, design and business industries in relation to design, production, business, marketing and retail. This Curriculum was prepared according to the guidelines in Ministerial Order no. 710 of 6 July 2009 on the Academy Profession Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business. The joint regulations in this Curriculum were prepared by the educational network for the Study Programme, i.e. all the educational institutions approved to provide the Programme. The Programme, which is a full-time study, has an official length of study of 2 student full-time equivalents (FTEs) One student full-time equivalent is the workload of a full-time student during one year of study. One student full-time equivalent is equivalent to 60 credits under the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This means that the Study Programme is worth a total of 120 ECTS credits. The Study Programme is on level five of the Danish Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning. The following acts and ministerial orders govern the Study Programme: Ministerial Order no of 16 December 2013 on examinations in professionally oriented higher education programmes. Act no of 23 October 2014 on academy profession degree Programmes and professional bachelor's degree programmes Ministerial Order no of 16 December 2013 on academy profession programmes and professional bachelor programmes. Ministerial Order no. 710 of 6 July 2009 on the academy profession degree programme in design, technology and business. Referred to as "the Programme Order" Ministerial Order no. 248 of 13 March 2015 on admission to academy profession programmes and professional bachelor programmes. Ministerial Order no. 114 of 03/02/2015 on marking scale and other forms of assessment on educations in the area of Ministry of Education and Science (grading scale) The Acts and Ministerial Orders are available (in Danish) on the official website for Danish legislation: English The English name of the study programme is the Academy Profession Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business. The Danish name of the study programme is Erhvervsakademiuddannelse inden for tekstil, beklædning, design og business (designteknolog AK). Graduates of the Programme will be awarded the title AP Graduate in Design, Technology and Business. The Danish title is Designteknolog AK. 4/48

5 1.1 Effective date and transition regulations This national section of the Curriculum will come into effect on 1 September 2015 and shall apply to all students who are and who will be registered as students of the programme and to all examinations commenced on said date or thereafter. The national section of the Curriculum of September 2013 will be repealed as of 31 August Transition agreements Students, who started the education before 1 September 2015, finish the education according to the Curriculum for TEKO AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business from August If a student is following the Curriculum for TEKO AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business from August 2011 goes on leave, they will when they return to the study complete the education according to Curriculum 1 September Admission to the Programme The Design Profession Study Programme AP in Design, Technology and Business Requirements specific to the Study Programme Admission with an upper secondary education: Specific admission requirements: English corresponding to Danish B- level Mathematics corresponding to Danish C-level and a passed entrance exam. Admission with a vocational or technical education: Danish title: English title: Beklædningshåndværker (med specialer) Garment technologist (with specialization) Boligmonteringsuddannelse, autosadelmager Boligmonteringsuddannelse, møbelpolstrer Detailhandelsuddannelse med specialer Eventkoordinatoruddannelse (trin 2) Grafisk tekniker Handelsuddannelse med specialer Mediegrafiker (trin 2) Car upholsterer (knowledge of making, fitting and repairing upholstery and interiors for cars, busses and trains). Furniture upholsterer (knowledge of upholstery and refurbishment of furniture). Retail sales assistant (with specialization) (knowledge of selling, customer service, ordering products, and shop economics). Event co-ordinator (knowledge of planning, arranging and hosting events, booking and contracts). Graphics technician (knowledge of planning and preparing graphic print jobs and material for print, controlling finished print etc.). Education in commerce (with specialization) (knowledge of business-to-business trading, sales, purchases logistics, price comparisons etc.). Media graphics technician (knowledge of traditional print media and digital media). 5/48

6 Snedker (med specialer) Teater-, udstillings-og eventtekniker (med specialer) Teknisk designer Ædelsmed (med specialer) Joiner (with specialization) (knowledge of wooden materials, making of doors and window frames etc., operation of machinery, talking to clients, developing design sketches etc.). Theatre, exposition and event technician (knowledge and experience in setting lights and creating props for theatre plays and exhibitions). Technical designer (knowledge of computer aided drawing of buildings and industrial plants, materials properties, price calculation etc.). Metalworker, precious metals (knowledge of working with precious metals, filing, polishing, making and repairing jewellery etc.). Admission with other relevant vocational or technical educations: Specific admission requirements: English corresponding to Danish B-level mathematics corresponding to Danish C-level and a passed entrance exam Admission with other kinds of qualification: Passed qualifying course for application to Danish engineering programmes or similar from your home country. Specific admission requirements: English corresponding to Danish B-level and a passed entrance exam 1.3 Programme structure 1st year of study 2nd year of study Core areas of study 1st sem. 2nd sem. 3rd and 4th sem. Common compulsory educational components - Design - Business - Technology 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS Specialisation 30 ECTS 15 ECTS Elective educational components 15 ECTS Work experience 15 ECTS Final degree project 15 ECTS TOTAL 30 ECTS 30 ECTS 60 ECTS 6/48

7 1.3.1 Programme structure at VIA Design Academy Profession Degree Programme - AP Degree in Design, Technology and Business 1st year of study 2nd year of study 1st semester 2nd semester 3rd semester 4th semester 30 ECTS commonprojects: 10 ECTS Design 10 ECTS Business 10 ECTS Technology 30 ECTS Specialisation 15 ECTS Internship Internship Exam 15 ECTS elective educational components: 5 ECTS Elective courses exam: 10ECTS Elective courses exam 1st semester exam 2nd semester exam 15 ECTS Specialisation Specialisation exam 15 ECTS Final Degree project 2 Common compulsory educational components The Programme consists of: 1) Compulsory educational components totalling 30 ECTS credits common to all students of the Programme. 2) Specialisations each worth a total of 45 ECTS credits. Each student must select one specialisation: a) Design b) Production c) Business d) Marketing e) Retail The above is worth a total of 75 ECTS credits. Apart from this, the Programme consists of the following other educational components: 1. Elective educational components (15 ECTS credits) 2. Internship (15 ECTS credits) 3. Final Degree Exam Project (15 ECTS credits) The Programme is worth a total of 120 ECTS credits. 3 Learning outcomes for the common compulsory components of the Programme (30 ECTS credits) 1st semester: The compulsory educational components are structured according to the following core areas of study: Design, including the design process, value philosophy and aesthetics Business, including company, commerce and communication Technology, including technology, people and environment. 7/48

8 3.1 Learning objectives for Design The purpose of this educational component is for the graduate to achieve fundamental knowledge and an understanding of the application of the design process, value philosophy and aesthetics: acquired knowledge of: 1. The design process from idea to finished product 2. Value philosophy in terms of value preferences, culture, ideas and industry history 3. Aesthetics in terms of understanding connections between aesthetic, functional and technical product qualities 1. Sketch, design and develop products 2. Apply value preferences in descriptions of target group analyses 3. Work communicatively and innovatively 4. Relate to shape, colour and material, price and target group 5. Communicate solution proposals to relevant parties orally and in writing, including using relevant technical terms. 3.2 Learning objectives for Business The purpose of this educational component is for the graduate to achieve fundamental knowledge and understanding of companies, commerce and communication. acquired knowledge of: 1. Company structure as a value chain 2. Company organisation and logistics 3. Company marketing and sales 4. Communication and presentation techniques 1. Describe and explain a company's value chain 2. Communicate solution proposals to relevant parties orally and in writing, including using relevant technical terms 3. Use key figures and calculation principles 4. Describe a company's marketing mix. 3.3 Learning objectives for Technology The purpose of this educational component is for the student to achieve fundamental knowledge and understanding of technology, people and environment. acquired knowledge of: 1. Processes, materials and production 2. People and the environment in relation to ethics, design and production processes 3. Technical communication 4. Relevant IT tools 8/48

9 5. Use IT when performing tasks 6. Select and state the reasons for the choice of materials for a production process 7. Write product documentation/specifications 8. Communicate solution proposals to relevant parties orally and in writing, including using relevant technical terms Upon completion of the common compulsory components, the student should have acquired the following competencies: 1. Take part in disciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration efforts within all stages of the value chain on the development of a product or concept 2. Receive and process tasks from previous stages in the value chain and pass them on to the subsequent stage from his/her own stage in the value chain while showing regard for the company's overall goals All compulsory educational components and other compulsory parts are completed with an exam. 4 Compulsory specialisations VIA Design s compulsory specialisations: Design: Fashion Design, Furniture Design, Visual Fashion Communication. Production: Pattern Design. Business: Purchasing Management. Marketing: Branding & Marketing Management. Retail: Retail & Design Management. It is possible to change specialisation before the start of the 2nd semester, if there is a vacancy on the specialisation in question and if the admission test of the specialisation can be passed. The school reserves the right to cancel a specialization due to low enrollment 4.1 Specialisation in Design/Fashion Design, Furniture Design, Visual Fashion Communication (45 ECTS credits) The purpose of this specialisation is to qualify the student to independently design, plan and carry out design processes from idea to finished product. The student should be able to enter multidisciplinary collaboration in a company and combine innovation with creativity and commercial aspects. The student should be able to communicate ideas and keep focus on the product, trends and the market. The 45 ECTS credits are distributed over the following core areas of study: Core area of study 1st year of study 2nd year of study The design process Visual communication 5 5 Trends and sociology 5 Total ECTS /48

10 The design process After the 1st year of study Upon completion of the course, the student should have acquired knowledge of: Key topics in design processes Key topics in design methods Materials properties Key topics in technology Aesthetic means Sustainability Apply theories and methods for idea generation, design and product development Make aesthetic assessments during the design process Develop designs focusing on the line of business as well as user needs Carry out design solutions from idea to finished product. Visual communication acquired knowledge of: Visual communication Key topics in presentation techniques and methods Key topics in communicative devices Apply visual communication for design development and product communication and presentation Communicate and argue for solution proposals in relation to a given company and target group Apply communicative devices in writing and orally After the 2nd year of study acquired: and understanding of design processes in practice and understanding of design methods in practice of use of materials An understanding of technology in practice Select and apply theories and methods for idea generation, design and product development Apply innovative methods in relation to aesthetic assessments during the design process Assess and select materials and technologies according to the given product Analyse and describe a need with a view to developing a design for a specific target group Take part in progress-oriented design and product development processes acquired: and understanding of presentation techniques and methods in practice and understanding of communicative devices in practice Communicate and argue in terms of theory and methods for the process and solution proposals in relation to a given company and target group 10/48

11 Prepare and communicate communicative solution proposals adapted to a given company and target group Trends and sociology acquired: Key topics in trends Key topics in sociology Key topics in market mechanisms Apply theories and methods to identify and evaluate trends Apply sociological research methods when researching the market and target group Identify, select and apply trends for design development Take a sociological approach to the design process Use trends and sociology as documentation of and inspiration for design development Independently and reflectively prepare and communicate innovative solution proposals adapted to a given company and target group 4.2 Specialisation: Production/Pattern Design (45 ECTS credits) The purpose of this specialisation is to qualify the student to independently handle the planning, organisation and completion of tasks and assignments under the specialisation of Purchase and Technical Design. The specialisation belongs within the core areas of technology, product development and quality assurance. The 45 ECTS credits are distributed over the following core areas of study: Core areas of study 1st year of study 2nd year of study Technology 15 5 Product development 10 5 Quality assurance 5 5 Total ECTS /48

12 Technology After the 1st year of study acquired knowledge of: Relevant production methods for the production of simple product types The application of relevant IT tools Assess and carry out product manufacturing processes while showing regard for different production methods for simple products Use tools and equipment for product development and product manufacture for simple product types. acquired the competencies to: Prepare and implement solutions for the production of simple product types Manage design processes for simple product types Manage the creation of a simple product Product development acquired knowledge of: Design techniques and methods for simple product types The application and limitations of materials for simple product types The product's proportional, visual effects for simple product types Assess and carry out product development processes for simple product types Assess and select materials based on the requirements specification of a material for simple product types After the 2nd year of study Upon completion, the student should have acquired knowledge of: Relevant production methods for manufacture of complex product types Upon completion, the student should have Assess and carry out product manufacturing processes while showing regard for different production methods for complex product types Use tools and equipment for product development and product manufacture of complex product types. Upon completion, the student should have acquired the competencies to: Prepare and implement solutions for the production of complex product types Manage design processes for complex product types Manage the creation of a complex product. Use relevant IT tools Upon completion of the course, the student should have acquired knowledge of: Design techniques and methods for complex product types The application and limitations of materials for complex product types The product's proportional, visual means for complex product types Upon completion, the student should have Assess and carry out product development processes for complex product types Assess product solutions in relation to a given target group. Assess and select materials based on the requirements specification of a material for a complex product type 12/48

13 Prepare and implement solutions for product development of a simple product Quality assurance acquired knowledge of: Quality assurance and communication about the development and or production of a simple product Tools and equipment for project control Prepare and convey production documentation for simple products Independently assess, analyse and prepare documentation in English of the production form for simple product types Upon completion, the student should have Prepare and implement solutions for product development of a complex product Upon completion, the student should have acquired knowledge of: Quality assurance and communication about development and or production of a complex product Tools and equipment for project control Upon completion, the student should have Prepare and convey production documentation for complex product types Upon completion, the student should have Take a professional approach to international, professional collaboration with others 4.3 Specialisation: Business/ Purchasing Management (45 ECTS credits) The purpose of this specialisation is to qualify the student to independently handle the planning, organisation and completion of tasks and assignments under the business specialisation, including the core areas of commerce, logistics, communication and product knowledge. The 45 ECTS credits are distributed over the following core areas of study: Core areas of study 1st year of study 2nd year of study Commerce 10 5 Logistics 10 Communication 5 5 Product knowledge 5 5 Total ECTS /48

14 Commerce After the 1st year of study After the 2nd year of study acquired knowledge of: Theories on commerce, including tools and disciplines Economic theories and conditions Assess commercial consequences of a company's purpose and strategy Perform searches for suppliers, supplier assessment and selection of suppliers use relevant IT tools and operating systems Resolve assignments related to commerce while showing regard for national and international situations Take part in professional and multidisciplinary collaboration with others at all stages of the value chain Manage the company's flows of materials and goods while showing regard for the company's organisational framework and economy Logistics acquired knowledge of: Costs generated by logistics Logistics and supply chain management Legal matters concerning international commerce Perform searches for suppliers, supplier assessment and selection of suppliers Evaluate the market with a view to entering into and developing partnership agreements Use relevant IT tools and operating systems acquired knowledge of: The company's legal circumstances Evaluate the market with a view to entering into and developing partnership agreements Evaluate and state the reasons for the choice of alternative materials Deal with international negotiations and negotiations with the company's internal and external partners 14/48

15 Resolve assignments related to commerce while showing regard for national and international statute and regulations Upon completion, the student should have Take part in professional and multidisciplinary collaboration with others at all stages of the value chain Manage international negotiations and negotiations with the company's internal and external partners Manage the company's flows of materials and goods while showing regard for the company's organisational framework and economy Communication acquired knowledge of: Communication in the field of commerce Use relevant IT tools Take part in managing the company's flows of materials and goods while showing regard for the company's organisational framework and economy acquired knowledge of: Understanding communication in the field of commerce Assess the market with a view to entering into and developing partnership agreements Resolve assignments related to commerce while showing regard for national and international situations Take part in professional and multidisciplinary collaboration with others at all stages of the value chain Manage international negotiations and negotiations with the company's internal and external partners Manage the company's flows of materials and goods while showing regard for the company's organisational framework and economy. 15/48

16 Product knowledge acquired knowledge of: Product characteristics, including materials and technologies Assess the properties and applications of different materials Take part in product development processes acquired knowledge of: Product liability and quality assurance in relation to current standards Assess and analyse properties and applications of materials Take part in and contribute to product development processes 4.4 Specialisation: Marketing/Branding & Marketing Management (45 ECTS credits) The purpose of this study programme is to qualify student to independently handle the planning, organisation and completion of tasks and assignments under the marketing specialisation. The specialisation belongs within the core areas of management, concept development and communication. The 45 ECTS credits are distributed over the following core areas of study: Core areas of study 1st year of study 2nd year of study Management 10 Concept development Communication 10 5 Total ECTS Management After the 1st year of study acquired knowledge of: Marketing disciplines and tools Organisation and management Markets Communication Assess and apply relevant theories of the subject area Collect and process relevant market data Determine the market potential of a product of concept After the 2nd year of study 16/48

17 Optimise a company's supply according to demand Manage market introduction of new products and concepts Undertake project management and project coordination tasks Plan and implement a marketing plan in practice on a national and international scale Concept development acquired knowledge of: Key topics in marketing tools Key topics in the market Key topics in the fields of trends, fashion and lifestyle Key communication topics Assess and apply relevant theories of the subject area Collect and process relevant market data Assess the company's values in relation to the client's needs Determine the market potential of a product of concept Take part in optimising a company's supply according to demand Take part in the product development process from initial idea to product launch Handle project management and coordinator tasks acquired knowledge of: International market perspectives Be able to understand communication in practice Collect, process and evaluate relevant market data Work under market conditions based on the company's values and in relation to the client's needs Determine the market potential of a product of concept. Communicate marketing processes on a national and international scale Contribute to the optimisation of a company's supply according to demand Contribute to the product development process from initial idea to product launch 17/48

18 Communication acquired knowledge of: Marketing tools Organisation and management Trends, fashion and lifestyle Assess and apply relevant theories of the subject area Assess the company's values in relation to the client's needs Take part in optimising a company's supply according to demand Take part in the product development process from initial idea to product launch Manage market introduction of new products and concepts Handle project management and coordinator tasks acquired knowledge of: Communication and communication tools and devices Understand and apply relevant theories of the subject area Work under market conditions based on the company's values and in relation to the client's needs Communicate marketing processes on a national and international scale Work to optimise a company's supply according to demand Manage the product development process from initial idea to product launch Plan and implement a marketing plan in practice on a national and international scale 4.5 Specialisation: Retail/Retail Design& Management (45 ECTS credits) The purpose of this specialisation is to qualify the student to independently handle the planning, organisation and completion of tasks and assignments under the retail specialisation, including the core areas of visual merchandising, retail management and retail marketing. The 45 ECTS credits are distributed over the following core areas of study: Core areas of study 1st year of study 2nd year of study Visual merchandising 10 Retail management 5 10 Retail Marketing 15 5 Total ECTS /48

19 Visual Merchandising After the 1st year of study acquired knowledge of: Commerce Trends, fashion and lifestyle Methods of analysis After the 2nd year of study Laying out and arranging goods in retail establishments Prepare guidelines for the operation of retail establishments Communicate and present suggestions for projects and concept ideas Carry out relevant analyses and subsequently make specific solution proposals Take part in concept development Retail Management acquired knowledge of: The market place Fundamental subject areas in commerce Prepare guidelines for the operation of retail establishments Apply practical management and control tools in the context of daily operations of retail establishments Take part in disciplinary and crossdisciplinary collaboration on the development and maintenance of a retail concept acquired: and understanding of the marketplace and understanding of fundamental commercial subject areas of methods of analysis of relevant statute and regulations Apply advanced-level practical management and control tools in the context of daily operations of retail establishments Communicate and present suggestions for projects and concept ideas Carry out relevant analyses and subsequently make specific solution proposals Take part in concept development 19/48

20 Retail Marketing Upon completion, the student should have acquired knowledge of: The market place Trends, fashion and lifestyle Fundamental subject areas in commerce Methods of analysis Relevant statute and regulations Upon completion, the student should have Prepare guidelines for the operation of retail establishments Apply relevant theories and tools in the context of retail marketing Communicate and present suggestions for projects and concept ideas Upon completion, the student should have Take part in disciplinary and crossdisciplinary collaboration on the development and maintenance of a retail concept. Communicate visually, in writing and orally in the context of retail marketing Carry out relevant analyses and subsequently make specific solution proposals acquired knowledge of: Materials characteristics and understanding of analysis methods Work with relevant, advanced-level theories and tools in the context of retail marketing Digitally convey suggestions for projects and concept ideas at an advanced level Take part in concept development 5 Elective course educational components: 15 ECTS-credits A variable number of elective course educational components (called elective courses from now on) are offered within the specialisations of Fashion Design, Furniture Design, Pattern Design, Visual Fashion Communication, Branding & Marketing Management, Retail Design & Management and Purchasing Management. 5.1 Purpose The elective courses should give the students opportunity to qualify for study and occupational competence through profile and discussion within areas relating broadly to the core areas of the Programme, including core areas, which constitute specialisations. 20/48

21 5.2 Elective course structure The student can choose between a number of elective courses, which are offered and structured by the educational institution. The elective courses are offered as respectively elective courses according to specialisation and profile elective courses. Common to the elective courses is that they fulfil the overall purpose of the Programme and that they are contemporary in accordance with the competencies required by the fashion and lifestyle industry. This is why the choice of elective courses may vary from year to year. Specialisation elective courses (5 ECTS credits placed in a coherent period of 3 weeks) Through specialisation elective courses, the students get the opportunity to work thoroughly and to acquire competencies about certain relations within the selected subject/area. Specialisation elective courses are closely connected with each specialisation and give the students the possibility to acquire a higher level of specialisation. Profile elective courses (10 ECTS credits placed in a coherent period of 5 weeks) The purpose of the profile elective courses is to give the students the possibility of getting a differentiated, individual profile. The profile elective courses should give the students the possibility of acquiring competencies in other specialisations. The profile elective courses are based on concrete needs in the industry and give the students the possibility of profiling their speciality according to the needs present in the industry. That is, the profile elective courses should give the possibility to specialise further than the selected specialisation already does. Common to the elective courses is that they qualify the students to combine theories, working methods and problems related to practice. VIA Design has the right to cancel an elective course due to insufficient number of enrolled students. There must be a minimum of 18 students enrolled in order to establish an elective course. The choice of elective course is binding. 5.3 Course level Both elective courses are placed in continuation of each other in the beginning of 4th semester. 5.4 Elective courses In the beginning of 2nd semester, an elective courses fair is held, where the selection of elective courses will be announced publicly. Here the students have an opportunity to hear about the contents and purpose of each elective course and to receive individual guidance in the selection of courses in relation to specialisation and profile. Detailed syllabuses for each elective course are available on the VIA Study net Overall learning objectives of elective courses The students should acquire knowledge about: Relevant theory in relation to the selected elective course(s) 21/48

22 The students should acquire skills in: Selecting the best suited theories and methods learned to solve problems within the topics of the specialisation elective course The students should master competencies in: Applying selected theory and method to solve problems within the topics of the specialisation elective course Communicating solution suggestions Presenting and arguing for choices made throughout the process Reflecting over own learning needs Learning objectives Specialisation elective courses The learning objectives for each specialisation elective course are described in the individual syllabuses available on the VIA Study net Learning objectives Profile elective courses The learning objectives for each profile elective course are described in the individual syllabuses available on the VIA Study net Elective course requirements All elective courses have an appertaining syllabus and course material and literature Elective courses can be offered in Danish and English Students have the possibility of being examined in Danish and English depending on choice of programme 5.5 Examination in elective courses All elective courses are examined through an individual exam assessed according to the 7-point grading scale cf. section 17 about examination. The exam method appears in the syllabus of each elective course and in accordance with section 17 about examination. 6 Internship: 15 ECTS-credits 2nd year of study The internship period is placed during the 3rd semester in a coherent period of 9-12 weeks excluding the internship exam. The work experience is unpaid yet with State Education Grant according to current rules. The students pay for all expenses for transportation but are eligible for State Education Grant discount on transportation expenses to the internship company. The students have the possibility of completing the internship abroad, and in that connection, they can apply for Erasmus Funding. VIA Design offers guidance concerning this. 6.1 Purpose The purpose of the internship is for the student to acquire knowledge of the profession and achieve an understanding of the application of theories and methods in different business functions. 22/48

23 The student should be able to relate the theories and methods of the study to the practices of the profession. The internship gives the student the possibility of experiencing how the theories are applied in practice and how practice can result in the development of new theories. The internship should qualify the student to analyse, plan and carry out tasks/projects based on practical issues and problems. 6.2 Learning objectives Upon completion, students should have acquired knowledge about: Fundamental knowledge about applied theory and method within the profession Practice of the profession Concepts and methods and the application of them And an understanding of the relations between the different stages of the value chain of the company Upon completion, students should have Apply acquired tools and theories for the resolution of specific problems and issues Work with specific, disciplinary problems and solution proposals to relevant partners Communicate problems and solution proposals close to practice to partners and users Upon completion, students should have Handle development oriented situations within the profession Take part in disciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration with a professional approach Acquire skills and new knowledge in relation to the profession in a structured coherence Reflect on their own qualifications and competencies in a practice context In interaction with the theoretical part of the Programme, the internship must strengthen the students learning and contribute to the fulfilment of the Programme objectives for learning outcomes. During the internship, the students should work with relevant problems and obtain knowledge about relevant functions of the profession. In connection with the internship, the students will be assigned a guidance teacher in relation to formulating an internship project and the content of the work experience period. 6.3 Examination of the internship The internship must be examined by internal assessment cf. section 17. The fulfilment of the individual learning objectives is assessed at the internship exam. 6.4 Requirements and expectations to the involved parties The internship must take place in companies carrying out in practice within the Programme specialisation. However, it is a requirement that the company has an employee with sufficient level of professional knowledge. A qualified employee, who can help strengthening the student s academic and professional development. Before the internship period begins, the educational institution must approve the internship company. The weekly work time is fundamentally 37 hours. During busy periods, the students must expect to work more, if this is also expected from the other employees at the internship company. 23/48

24 Before the internship period begins, an internship agreement between the internship company, the student and VIA Design must be signed. In case the internship company wishes it, a declaration of secrecy between the company, the student and the educational institution can be signed. The trainee/student The trainee/student is responsible for finding an internship company and for the continuous contact with the work experience guidance teacher The trainee/student takes care of all the involved persons approvals concerning an internship agreement The trainee/student is included in the internal rules of the internship company. The trainee/student must work out a problem formulation in co-operation or in connection with one or more companies The internship period is completed by an internal exam, which is assessed by an examiner and an external examiner The Internship Company In the beginning of the internship period, the company must inform the trainee/student about internal rules on safety, means of access, IT-policy etc. The company makes sure that the trainee/student takes part of the daily routines, as much as possible, including professional and practical projects, meetings, planning etc. The company provide the student with a contact person in the company, participate in the agreed tasks and evaluate the internship continuously with the trainee/student and the internship guidance teacher from VIA Design In required extent, the company contribute in a way so the trainee/student is able to document the contents of the internship period to VIA Design VIA Design VIA Design provide web form for the internship agreement VIA Design select an internship guidance teacher for each student VIA Design support and guide the trainee/student and the internship company during the period 7 Exchange On the 3rd semester, the student has a possibility of planning three months of his/her education as a stay abroad at a foreign or other Danish educational institution. The stay must give the student qualifications equivalent to at least 15 ECTS-credits. The stay abroad must primarily be planned at an institution, which VIA Design has entered an exchange agreement with. A written application must be sent to the relevant international coordinator at VIA Design. The application is at the same time seen as an application about preapproved credit transfer assuming that the student passes course modules equivalent to a minimum of 15 ECTS-credits. As long as the exchange stay takes place at one of VIA Design s partner universities, VIA Design will help with information and application. There is also the possibility of applying for economical support from Erasmus funding or other relevant resources through VIA Design.. 24/48

25 If the student chooses an institution outside of the frames of VIA Design s exchange agreements, the student is responsible for the contact with the institution and for acquiring sufficient evidence of the chosen relevance of the study/course. The student is also responsible for applying for credit transfer in connection with the stay. In both circumstances, VIA Design must approve the study relevance of the stay and the possibilities of credit transfer in relation to the student s compulsory specialisation in the Programme. VIA Design s approval about credit transfer, is based on an individual, disciplinary assessment of the relevance in relation to the compulsory specialisation (speciality). 7.1 Exchange agreements VIA Design has entered into agreements about transfer of credit with other Danish and foreign educational institutions. A current overview of these can be found on the VIA Design website. Extra ECTS credits earned during an exchange stay will appear on the Diploma. 8 Written assignments and projects Common core projects No later than eight days before a project starts, the following must be accessible on the VIA Study net: Activity plan, assignment formulation and assessment criteria, literature and link to the project syllabus. Specialisation interview During the 2 nd semester, the student must participate in a specialisation interview, where the student must be able to account for compliance of the learning specialisation for the 2 nd semester. Written assignments Requirements for written assignments appear from each subject syllabus and assessment criteria and from VIA Design s report formalities, which can be found on the VIA Study net under Study Material. Exam assignments and projects See section 17 concerning examination, including also report formalities and section 12 and 13 concerning active participation in studies. 9 Applied teaching and working methods 9.1 Pedagogical values at VIA Design Value Commitment International perspective How we understand this value Involvement in course and study Responsibility Loyalty towards decisions Extraversion Culture Global perspective 25/48

26 Creativity/Innovation Room for diversity Immersion Willingness to adapt Learning competence Individualists/Specialists in a holistic coherence Idea development Idea generation Entrepreneurship Courage to make errors Mutual respect Acceptance of difference Room for experiments Reflection Flexibility Social competencies Mental, academic and practical manoeuvrability Analytical approach Reflection Will and openness to learn Co-cooperativeness Understanding of coherence Understanding of companies Understanding of industry Understanding of society Global understanding 9.2 Study form VIA Design requires that each student has acquired a laptop at the commencement of study, and that the laptop is available to the student during the entire course of study. The teaching can, this way, be planned on the assumption that all students bring their own computer. It is a requirement that students participate actively during the study and take responsibility for their own learning needs, cf. section 9. During the study, the student acquires knowledge about working processes in the fashion and lifestyle industry, and this is done by studying and co-operating across the different specialities. The Programme is based on the intersection between design, business and technology. The teaching is organised as interaction between lectures, laboratory and workshop teaching and guidance, disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary. The students work both individually and in groups. The purpose is that the students become familiar with different working methods theoretically as well as practically, which creates coherence and understanding and contributes to the self-development of the students. TECHNOLOGY 26/48

27 The teaching is planned in semesters, which ensure progression in learning. The Programme is planned as a combination of theory and practice, which is why parts of the teaching may occur in workshops and laboratories or through company co-operation. There is, furthermore, much emphasis on new learning methods, including digital technology and flipped learning. During the study, the students acquire knowledge about working processes in the fashion and lifestyle industry by studying and co-operating across specialities. The study form at VIA Design is interdisciplinary and project oriented both across the individual courses within the speciality and across the different compulsory specialisations. This means that the student develops competencies within co-operation along and across the organisation and learns to work with development and management of projects. The varied working and teaching methods strengthen the student s knowledge building and contribute to practicing of interpersonal skills and insight in cross-organisational correlation. During the study, the student gets a close connection with the industry through lectures, company visits and project assignments. Through the internship in a company, the student gets a thorough knowledge of the industry and the opportunity to test what he/she has learned so far in the Programme. The student also has the opportunity to participate in thematised study trips through elective courses. Whether the trips go to Danish or foreign cities, the student will be presented to the industry and gain experiences and knowledge, which he/she may use in his/her further career within the fashion and lifestyle industry. Learning and study intensity are supported by the fact that lecturers work with different teaching methods from the model for active participation in studies, which can be found on the VIA Study net under Study materials. 10 Guidelines for differentiation in teaching The Programme is planned with a variety of teaching methods, which consider each student s learning style and motivation and support completion of the Programme. In common, core projects and speciality projects, academic guidance is offered based on the content of the assignment and the different academic qualifications and needs of the student. The academic guidance supports the individual student or student group through structured conversations in relation to the assignment, course, method and learning objectives. 11 Credit transfer Passed educational components are equivalent to corresponding educational components offered by other educational institutions offering the Programme. The student has a duty to inform the educational institution about educational components that were studied and passed at other Danish or foreign higher educational institutions and to inform about occupations that can be assumed to earn the student transfer credit. The educational institution will grant transfer credit in each individual case based on completed/passed educational components and occupations that match course units, parts of the study programme or parts of the internship. The decision to award transfer credit is based on an assessment of discipline-specific elements. 27/48

28 11.1 Pre-approved credit transfer Students can apply for pre-approved credit transfer. In cases of pre-approved credit transfer of studies in Denmark or abroad, students are obliged to to document completion of the preapproved educational components, upon completion of the study-abroad period. When applying for pre-approval, students must consent to allow the educational institution to collect any required information upon the students completion of the study-abroad period. For the final approval of pre-approved credit transfer, the educational component is considered completed if it is passed in accordance with the regulations applying to the study programme. Credit transfer can be awarded in connection with admission to the AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business at VIA Design, where the applicants, for whom credit transfer is relevant, will be informed about procedure and documentation requirements. In connection with admission, the AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business at VIA Design can award credit transfer to students, who have completed educational components and/or occupation, which are equivalent to courses on the AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business. The educational institution requires that the student is able to prove that he/she has another higher education from another Danish or foreign educational institution, where he/she has acquired qualifications within textile, clothing, furniture and design. These qualifications are to provide the student in question with qualifications to go through with and complete the Programme. The decision about credit transfer for educational components is made on an assessment of discipline-specific elements of the equivalence between the concerned educational components. That is, whether the completed studies match the learning objectives, level and extent in the educational components, for which the student applies credit transfer. Application about credit transfer must include the necessary documentation for passed courses and educational components, including syllabuses, material and literature, ECTS-credits and exam papers, if any available. In connection with assessment of an application for credit transfer, the applicant can be called in for an interview, where he/she must bring documents from previously acquired skills and eligibility for the area of the Programme. For persons applying for admission based on foreign educational qualifications, it can be necessary with an assessment made by the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment. Such an assessment is binding in relation to the decision about the admission but guiding in relation to the decision about award of credit transfer. The relevant Head of studies makes decisions about credit transfer, and the student will be informed before the start of the semester. Agreements about credit transfer appear in the existing Curriculum Agreements about credit transfer Pre-approved credit transfer for educational components completed abroad as an integrated part of the study is described in section 7 about exchange/ visits abroad. VIA Design has entered into agreements about credit transfer with other Danish and foreign educational institutions. Current overview can be found on the website of VIA Design. 28/48

29 12 Requirements concerning active participation According to the Ministerial Order on academy profession degree Programmes and professional bachelor s degree Programmes, students have the duty to participate in the study programme, as the educational institution plans it. VIA Design expects a high level of participation in studies with active participation in projects and other teaching. VIA Design requires that students are responsible for own academic and personal development through participation in courses and in co-operation with other students. Registration on the AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business can be ended for students, who have not passed at least one exam in a coherent period of at least one year. Active participation according to State Education Grant (SU) Active participation in studies is defined, so that the student within the last 12 calendar months: Has participated in at least two different exams Has passed at least one exam Has fulfilled his/her duty to participate in the common core projects of the Programme Has fulfilled the qualification requirements for participating in exams with a trustworthy content, which also means not having turned in material that others have copyright of Has participated in activities of compulsory attendance Has reacted to VIA-mails and is active on the VIA Study net Has one or more criteria in the definition of active participation in studies not been fulfilled, it can be reason for termination of registration. Periods, where students have not participated actively in studies due to leave of absence, maternity leave, adoption, documented illness or compulsory military service, do not count. By the request of the educational institution, students must provide documentation for these circumstances. The education may grant exemption from those rules, when such exemption is substantiated by exceptional circumstances, and the exemption application must then be sent to the head of studies. Before termination of registration, the individual student is notified in writing. In this circumstance, the student is made aware of the above rules. Complaint: Complaints concerning things other than test/exams must be submitted to the Head of Studies for your programme. The Head of Studies will proceed to gather all relevant information in order to make an informed decision. The decision from the head of Studies is final and cannot be appealed. Legal Complaints: A student always has the right to complain regarding legal matters conserning a decision made by VIA Design. The complaint must be submitted within 2 weeks from the date were the student has been aware of the decision. The complaint much be submitted to VIA Design, who will give a statement. The complaint and commented statement will be forwarded to the Ministry og Science, Innovation and Higher Education. In case of, unusual circumstances, VIA Design can grant an exemption from the active participation in studies requirement. 29/48

30 13 Criteria for assessment of active participation in studies According to the Ministerial Order on academy profession degree Programmes and professional bachelor s degree Programmes, students are obliged to participate in the study programme, as the educational institution plans it. VIA Design expects a high level of participation in studies with active participation in projects and other teaching. VIA Design requires that students are responsible for their own academic and personal development through participation in courses and in co-operation with other students. Projects All common core projects have compulsory participation. In case of absence, students will not be able to pass a project and, therefore, will not be able to participate in the exam in question. Possibility of dispensation in case of illness is only assessed on the basis of a medical certificate presented to the Course Manager There are five evaluations of active participation in studies: First statement of active participation in studies happens in connection with recommendation to the written 1 st semester exam in the end of 1 st semester. Here, the student must have participated and passed the common core projects. Second statement of active participation in studies happens in connection with recommendation to the 2 nd semester exam by the end of the first year of study. Here the student must have participated and passed the common core projects of the semester and participated in the written 1 st semester exam. Apart from that, the student must have participated in an interview, where the student must be able to account for the fulfilment of the 2 nd semester learning objectives of the specialisation. Third statement of active participation in studies happens in connection with recommendation to internship exam. Here, the student must have participated in and passed the 1st and 2nd semester exams and have sent the internship agreement to the internship coordinator. Fourth statement of active participation in studies happens in connection with recommendation to the 3rd semester specialisation exam and elective courses by the end of the 3 rd semester. Here, the student must have completed the internship period and participated in the work internship exam. Fifth statement of active participation in studies happens in connection with recommendation to the final exam project on the 4th semester. In order to be recommended to the final exam project, the student must have passed the internship exam, the specialisation exam on the 3rd semester and the elective course exams. If an assignment is part of the registration, the student is informed about it in connection with introduction of the assignment/project. In case the student does not have the possibility of participating in a project, the student can request for an exemption with the Head of Studies of the respective specialisation. This must be done before the project starts. If a project is not passed, a written reflection must be made encompassing the student s substantiated opinion towards the result including a suggestion to how the student s work can be improved. 30/48

31 In case the student does not have the possibility of participating in an elective course or does not pass the elective course, the student will have the opportunity of participating in specially offered elective courses or wait for the next elective course offers and this way postpones the final exam. The student is informed about the possibilities in connection with the statement of active participation in studies. In special cases, there is a possibility of applying for dispensation for elective course with the Head of Studies of the specialisation in question. 14 Programme change and transfer Transferring to another AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business can happen at the earliest, when the student has passed exams equivalent to the first year of study. Transfer requires that the receiving educational institution have a vacant study place. Transfer from one AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business to another grants credits for passed equivalent educational components. The assessment of what is equivalent educational components is done with reference to the common Ministerial Order ( Ministerial Order on academy profession degree Programmes within textile, clothing, design and business (AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business) BEK no. 710 of 06/07/2009 ). 15 Leave of absence Students, who wish to apply for leave of absence from studies, must hand in an application at the Study Administration Office, where the application will be handled. which will handle the application. It is recommended to talk to one of the student counsellors at the educational institution prior to application about leave of absence in order to assess the impact of a leave of absence and possibilities and need for documentation. Application about leave of absence is handled according to regulations specified in the Ministerial Order on access to academy profession degree Programmes and professional bachelor s degree Programmes. (cf. Ministerial Order on Admission) As a rule, leave of absence can only be granted after the student has passed the exams after the first year of study. Exemptions due to maternity leave, adoption or e.g. compulsory military service are described in Ministerial Order on Access, 40. In case of, unusual circumstances such as serious or prolonged illness, VIA Design can grant an exemption from the requirement that the student has passed all exams after the first year of study. The programme must be completed within 4 years after start of study at the latest, cf. Ministerial Order on academy profession degree programmes and professional bachelor s degree programmes. 31/48

32 16 Exams of the study programme No. Semester Exam ECTS Assessment Internal/ External 1 After completion of First-year exam 30 Individual assessment Internal the 1st semester component no. 1 ECTS 7-point grading scale 2 After completion of First-year exam 30 Individual assessment External the 2nd semester component no. 2 ECTS 7-point grading scale 3 3rd or 4th semester Specialisation 15 Individual assessment Internal exam ECTS 7-point grading scale 4 3rd or 4th semester Elective 15 Individual assessment Internal component exam ECTS 7-point grading scale 5 3rd or 4th semester Internship 15 Individual assessment Internal examination ECTS 7-point grading scale 6 After completion of the 4th semester Final degree project 15 ECTS Individual assessment 7-point grading scale External 16.1 Educational exams at VIA Design No Course level Exam ECTS Assessment Internal/ External 1 After completion of 1 st semester exam 30 ECTS Individual assessment 7- Internal the 1 st semester point grading scale 2 After completion of 2 nd semester exam 30 ECTS Individual assessment 7- External the 2 nd semester point grading scale 3 3 rd semester Internship exam 15 ECTS Individual assessment 7- Internal point grading scale 4 3 rd semester Specialisation 15 ECTS Individual assessment 7- Internal exam point grading scale 5 4 th semester Profile elective 10 ECTS Individual assessment 7- Internal course exam point grading scale 6 4 th semester Specialisation elective course exam 5 ECTS Individual assessment 7- point grading scale Internal 7 After completion of 4 th semester Final Exam Project 15 ECTS Individual assessment 7- point grading scale External 16.2 Number of exams for the compulsory educational components Compulsory educational components Core area Design 10 ECTS Core area Business 10 ECTS Core area Technology 10 ECTS Specialisation 45 ECTS First-year exam component no ECTS from the core area of design 10 ECTS from the core area of business 10 ECTS from the core area of technology First-year exam component no ECTS from the core area of specialisation Specialisation exam 15 ECTS from the core area of specialisation Total 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 45 ECTS 30 ECTS 30 ECTS 15 ECTS 75 ECTS 32/48

33 17 General exam regulations at VIA Design Holding exams on the AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business at VIA Design is regulated by a Ministerial Order about exams in academy profession degree programmes MO no of 16/12/2013 (Examination Regulations). The general exam regulations are described in this curriculum General regulations An exam is passed according to the assessment passed or if the mark 02, as minimum, has been achieved according to the 7-point grading scale. Passed exams cannot be taken again. The student can participate three times in the same exam. Exams on the first year of study (1st semester and 2nd semester) must be passed by the end of the first year of study after start of study, before the student can continue the Programme. The student can finish the Final Exam Project only when the exams on the 1st-4th semesters have been passed. The student must have completed the Programme 4 years after start of study at the latest. An external examiner attends all external exams. External examiners are appointed by the national external examiner corps, which is appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Where several components take part of the assessment foundation, an overall mark is given, unless other appears from the exam regulation. If the student places his/her internship abroad, the internship report must be accessible to the company in English Information about exams Exams at VIA Design are held in Danish or English, depending on the student s choice of Programme. Exceptions of this are international internship or stays abroad, which are examined in English. For students with needs for special exam terms due to health, linguistic challenge, or other significant circumstances, VIA Design offers special terms in order to place these students on equal with students without special exam terms. Special exam terms are offered to the individual student after receipt of application, and based on a specific assessment of the need and on what level the student needs special terms. Special exam terms must ensure alone that the students possibilities for completing the exam satisfactory are on equal footing with the students, who do not have a need for special terms. The level of the exam and the requirements for fulfilling the objectives must not be affected by an offer for special exam terms. In practice, VIA Design offers special exam terms in the form of increased preparation time, increased time for guidance, and expanded access to educational aid during exams. Information concerning scheduled hours for the individual exams appears on the timetable and must be specified exactly by writing date and place on the VIA Study net 14 days before the exam at the latest. Before the exam, the following must be accessible on the VIA Study net: Activity plan, assignment formulation and assessment criteria, literature and link to the syllabus of the 33/48

34 project. The student is responsible for seeking information on the VIA Study net concerning date, time and place of the exam. In connection with semester start, the students must be informed about the exams of the semester, including the exam form and qualification requirements, if any, which appear on the exam regulation for the exam in question Exams on the first-year of study On the first-year of study, the exam consists of two individual exams: 1 st semester exam and 2 nd semester exam. Both marks will appear on the Diploma. The two first-year exams must be passed in order to be recommended to the 3 rd semester internship exam before the end of the second-year of study st semester exam at VIA Design Purpose The purpose of the written 1st semester exam is to assess to what extent the student has attained the learning objectives for the compulsory common core part corresponding to 30 ECTS credits, cf. section 3. Objectives The students can demonstrate common core disciplinary knowledge within design, business, networking and technology. Assignment The assignment is digital multiple choice, which covers the 1 st semester syllabus. Assessment criteria The student s ability to answer questions within the interdisciplinary syllabus Minimum 40% correct answering is required to pass Assessment The exam is assessed according to the 7-point grading scale. Bring Computer, charger, extension cord, mouse (if necessary) Text books and other notes, if necessary Exam regulations It is not allowed to communicate with others including the use of Messenger, Skype, Facebook, etc. Invigilators continuously observe what is in progress on your computer screen during the exam If any use of communication tools is observed, it will result in immediate expulsion from the exam It is forbidden to borrow or lend books, calculator, etc. during the exam It is not allowed to use headphones You CANNOT copy the questions It is allowed to use notes on the computer It is allowed to search for information on the Internet Hand-in The assignment must be handed in electronically at the end of the exam. 34/48

35 Right to complain and return of assignment The time limit for the student s right to complain is 14 days. During this period the assignment must be kept at VIA Design. Any products in connection with the assignment can be collected 14 days after the exam. Products, which are not collected 3 months after the exam at the latest, will be destroyed nd semester exam at VIA Design Purpose The purpose of the 2nd semester exam is that the students demonstrate fulfilment of the learning objectives described in section 4 (compulsory specialisations) corresponding to 30 ECTS credits. Objectives The student can analyse problems related to the speciality The student can apply theories and methods from teaching in the phrasing of the exam assignment The student can document and communicate his/her suggested solution at an oral presentation Exam frame The frame for the exam project is handed out in the end of the course of the speciality teaching on the 2nd semester. Within the frame, the overall topics are defined, and they are based on the speciality courses on the 2 nd semester. Based on the assigned topic, the student works out a synopsis encompassing an introduction, problem statement, method and delimitation within the assigned topic. The topics are distributed by draw one week before the presentation. The 2 nd semester exam comprises of a synopsis and an oral phrasing of the synopsis. The extent of the synopsis is maximum 4,800 characters including spacing excluding front page (one normal page = 2,400 characters including space). The synopsis must include the following: Front page (name of exam, student s full name, class, date, number of characters) Introduction Problem statement Method, theory, and perhaps delimitation The exam The exam plan is published on the VIA Study net in the middle of the exam period. 30 minutes for the examination divided as: 15 minutes for the student s presentation 5 minutes for questions from examiner and external examiner 10 minutes for assessment and marking The examination takes place at VIA Design with an internal examiner and an external examiner. The exam is public. Possible listeners may neither ask questions during the exam nor observe the assessment and marking. The exam is assessed according to the 7-point grading scale and is assessed with external marking. 35/48

36 Assessment criteria Synopsis and the oral presentation are assessed in full based on: Coherence between synopsis and oral presentation Ability to show a wide knowledge about and understanding of the assigned topics Application of relevant theory and method Analysis and argumentation Presentation, communication, and ability to communicate Guidance 30 minutes are scheduled for guidance during the exam period. Hand out Time and location for hand out of topics for the exam project will be published on the VIA Study net. Hand-in The synopsis must be uploaded on WISEflow one week after assignment of topic according to scheduled time plan. Further hand-in criteria may occur, cf. the assignment frame and may be different from one speciality to another. Published on the VIA Study net Time plan rules and other regulations Right to complain and return of assignment The time limit for the student s right to complain is 14 days, and during this period, the assignment must be kept at VIA Design. Any products in connection with the assignment can be collected 14 days after the exam. Products, which are not collected 3 months after the exam at the latest, will be destroyed Examinations on the second-year of study rd semester specialisation exam at VIA Design Purpose The purpose of the 3rd semester specialisation exam is that the student demonstrates the fulfilment of the learning objectives described in section 4 (compulsory specialisations) corresponding to 15 ECTS. Objectives The student can analyse and assess problems related to the speciality The student can apply theories and methods from teaching in the phrasing of the exam assignment The student can communicate his/her suggested solution in writing, including using relevant terminology Assignment The exam consists of a written assignment and products, if any, worked out individually within a period of 48 hours. The assignment is delivered to the students at least 48 hours before the hand-in deadline. Based on the topic of the assignment, the student works out independently a problem statement, which must be answered according to the criteria of the assignment. 36/48

37 The exam must be documented in the form of a written assignment and perhaps products, which are developed during the period. The extent of the assignment is maximum 16,800 characters including spacing and excluding front page, table of contents, and appendices (one normal page = 2,400 characters including spacing, cf. VIA Design s report formalities). Assessment criteria The handed-in material is assessed in full based on: Coherence between problem statement and the form and phrasing of the assignment Ability to show a wide knowledge about and understanding of the topic Application of relevant theory and method Analysis and argumentation Layout, communication, and ability to communicate The overall impression of the assignment The exam is assessed according to the 7-point grading scale. It is assessed with internal marking. Guidance There is no guidance during the exam period. Hand out Time and location for hand out will be published on the VIA Study net. Hand-in The assignment must be handed in 48 hours after delivery. The report must be uploaded on WISEflow. Further hand-in criteria may occur, cf. the assignment frame, and it may be different from one speciality to another. Published on the VIA Study net Time plan rules and regulations for the exam period. Right to complain and return of assignment The time limit for the student s right to complain is 14 days, and during this period the assignment must be kept at VIA Design. Any products in connection with the assignment can be collected 14 days after the exam. Products, which are not collected 3 months after the exam at the latest, will be destroyed Internship exam at VIA Design Purpose The purpose of the internship exam is that the student can document the ability to take part of a professional context and demonstrate competencies in joining work practice with theory and methods applied from the Programme. Objectives The student can analyse and reflect on practice-related problems from the internship The student can apply relevant theories and methods from teaching in order to solve the problems Exam project The student is associated with a company during the internship period. The internship period must be outlined in a plan of action. The period must be based on the student s speciality and include the company s different functions/value chain in order for the student to obtain understanding of the importance of the co-operation between the functions. 37/48

38 The student works out a problem based on one of the following concepts: All-round is thought of as a course, where the student becomes familiar with different functions and tasks The company sets an assignment/project, which means that the assignment is the focal point of the student s internship The student and the company work out a common project. There is a possibility that the project is based on the topics, which the student wishes to look into As a preliminary study for the student s 4 th semester final exam project. During the internship period, the student has the possibility of setting up a company profile and assignment, which can be used later in relation to the final exam project The problem scenario must be approved by a guidance teacher and can be adjusted, if necessary, during the internship given the guidance teacher s approval. Introduction to problem scenario must be handed in to the guidance teacher during the first week of the internship. The problem scenario must be documented in the form of a report and perhaps products, which are worked out during the internship. The report must include a reflection and self-evaluation of the internship course. The extent of the report is maximum 36,000 characters including spacing and excluding front page, table of contents, and appendices (one normal page = 2,400 characters including spacing). The report must be worked out according to the current VIA Design report formalities. On the VIA Study net under Internship forum 3 rd semester, you can find all relevant information about internship. Assessment criteria The handed-in material is assessed based on: Coherence between problem statement and the form and content of the project Application of relevant theory and method Argumentation and reflection Layout, communication and ability to communicate The overall impression of the project Hand-in Time and location for handing in the exam project will be published on the VIA Study net. The student must hand in the following: Digital hand-in in WISEflow: Written material and photo of products, if any Pattern Pattern Design Hand-in at VIA Design: Products such as clothing, furniture, mock-up, boards, process folders, catalogues, portfolio, etc. Products, which are possible to scan, can be handed in digitally with the written material. This might be boards, process folders, catalogues, and portfolio. Published on the VIA Study net Time plan, rules and regulations for the exam period. Right to complain and return of assignment The time limit for the student s right to complain is 14 days. During this period the assignment must be kept at VIA Design. Any products in connection with the assignment can be collected 14 days after the exam. Products, which are not collected 3 months after the exam at the latest, will be destroyed. 38/48

39 Other The student hands in a copy of the written part of the exam project to the company. In case of an international internship, the company must receive the written copy in English. The copyright must be agreed between the student and the company when signing the agreement Elective course exams at VIA Design Profile elective course examination Purpose The purpose of the profile elective course examination is that the student independently demonstrates the application of built knowledge including the application of the theory and methods associated with the course. Objectives The student can demonstrate independency and critical, disciplinary assessment in relation to the focus area of the elective course The student can acquire new knowledge, skills and competencies within the academic area of the elective course The student can apply and communicate basic theories and methods within the academic area of the elective course Elective course exam project The profile elective course project is based on a specific assignment within the speciality area of the elective course. It must document an understanding of applied theory and method in relation to an individual practice-related problem. The exam project is completed as a teaching course and must result in a report or portfolio with belonging products, if any, which is handed in on the last day of the elective course period. The extent of the report is maximum 24,000 characters including front page, abstract, table of contents, an appendices. (One normal page = 2,400 characters including spacing). The report must be written according to the current VIA Design report formalities. The profile elective course period equals 10 ECTS credits and has a duration of 24 working days. Assessment criteria Assessment is based on: The ability to demonstrate acquirement of new knowledge, skills, and competencies within the disciplinary area of the elective course Argumentation for chosen solutions Relevance of applied theory and method in relation to the disciplinary area of the elective course The overall impression of the project Exam assessment The exam project is assessed according to the 7-point grading scale and is passed with the minimum mark 02. Guidance There is no scheduled guidance for the exam project, but the student has the possibility of asking questions during the elective course period. 39/48

40 Right to complain and return of project The time limit for the student s right to complain is 14 days. During this period the assignment must be kept at VIA Design. Any products in connection with the assignment can be collected 14 days after the exam. Products, which are not collected 3 months after the exam at the latest, will be destroyed Specialisation elective course examination Purpose The purpose of the specialisation elective course exam is that the student independently demonstrates application of the obtained speciality knowledge and theory and methods associated with the elective course. Objectives The student can demonstrate independency and critical, disciplinary assessment in relation to the focus area of the elective course The student can acquire new knowledge and hereafter select and communicate relevant insights in the academic area of the elective course The student can apply and communicate basic theories and methods within the academic area of the elective course Elective course exam The exam is based on a specific assignment within the area of the elective course, where the student must demonstrate understanding of practice and centrally applied theory and method in relation to the elective course. The exam is an individual oral exam. The specialisation elective course equals 5 ECTS credits and has duration of 15 working days including oral exam. The exam The time plan for the exam will be published on the VIA Study net at the beginning of the elective course. 25 minutes for the examination divided by: 15 minutes for the student s presentation 5 minutes for questions from the examiner 5 minutes for marking and feedback The examination takes place at VIA Design with an internal examiner. Assessment criteria Presentation and material are evaluated in full based on: Coherence between the focus area of the elective course and the layout of the project Presentation and argumentation Relevance of applied theory and method, if any, in relation to the focus of the elective course The overall impression of the project Layout, communication and ability to communicate The project is assessed according to the 7-point grading scale and is passed with the minimum mark 02. Guidance There is no scheduled guidance for the exam project, but the student has the possibility of asking questions during the elective course period. 40/48

41 Published on the VIA Study net Time plan for the exam. Right to complain and return of project The time limit for the student s right to complain is 14 days. During this period the assignment must be kept at VIA Design. Any products in connection with the assignment can be collected 14 days after the exam. Products, which are not collected 3 months after the exam at the latest, will be destroyed Final exam project ECTS credits - 15 ECTS The final exam project consists of all core areas of the study. The purpose of the exam is to determine whether the student can integrate knowledge, judgement and skills to address and solve a practice-related problem scenario. The student must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of practices and apply key theories and methods in the recommended solutions. The student formulates a problem scenario, which must be central to the profession AP Degree in Design, Technology and Business, and focus on a public or private company. The educational institution must approve the problem scenario. The project must result in a report and may also include products. In conjunction with the other exams of the Programme, the final degree project must demonstrate that the student has achieved the expected level of graduate competence. For the examination type and exam procedure, please see the institutional section of this Curriculum. The exam project consists of a written report and an oral examination. The student will receive a single, joint mark for the written project and the oral examination. The final exam project examination cannot take place until previous exams of the study programme have been passed Final exam project at VIA Design Purpose The purpose of the final 4th semester exam project is that the student independently completes a project comprising a practice-related problem within the central topics in relation to the speciality, which demonstrates achievement of the graduate level of the Programme. Objectives The student can demonstrate independency and critical disciplinary assessment of the problem solving of the project The student can analyse, assess, plan and complete the project based on the selected problem or issue The student can apply and communicate basic key theories and methods within the speciality The student can communicate suggested solutions professionally Exam project The final exam project is based on a specific assignment within the area of the Programme, where the student must document an understanding of practice and centrally applied theory and methods in relation to a practice-related problem or issue. 41/48

42 The student must argue for the choice of problem or issue. The student, perhaps in co-operation with a private or public company, must formulate the problem, which must be central to the Programme and profession. The student is responsible for finding a company to co-operate with. Company contract/agreement must be handed in digitally to the Study Administration. The exam project is completed as an individual project with an oral examination. The exam project must result in a report perhaps including associated products. The extent of the exam project is maximum 80,000 characters including front page, abstract, table of contents, and appendices. (One normal page = 2,400 characters including spacing). The report must be written according to the VIA Design report formalities and include an abstract. The exam period equals 15 ECTS credits and has duration of 40 working days excluding oral examination. Examination The exam plan will be published on the VIA Study net approximately four weeks before the examination. 45 minutes for examination divided by: 20 minutes for the student s presentation 15 minutes for questions from external and internal examiner 10 minutes for assessment and marking The examination takes place at VIA Design with an internal examiner and an external examiner. The examination is public. Possible listeners cannot ask questions or observe the assessment. Assessment criteria The handed-in material weighs 70% of the total assessment and it is based on: Coherence between problem and the layout of the project Arguing for the selected solutions Relevance of applied theory and method in relation to the core areas of study The overall impression of the project Layout, communication and ability to communication The oral presentation weighs 30% of the total assessment and must be based on the problem statement of the project. The assessment is based on: Disposition and communication Clarification of the selected solutions Ability to answer questions and demonstrate knowledge within the disciplinary areas of study (New information is allowed to be presented, as long as it relates to the problem statement of the report): Exam assessment The project is assessed according to the 7-point grading scale and is passed with the minimum mark 02. Guidance The student is assigned a guidance teacher and is offered maximum four hours of guidance during the exam period. This also includes guidance per and telephone. It is the student s own responsibility to make appointments for guidance. The last possibility for guidance is the last day of the exam period. The guidance teacher must approve the problem scenario and statement. 42/48

43 The student must hand in the following: Digital hand-in in Wiseflow: Written material and photos of products, if any Patterns Pattern Design Hand-in at VIA Design: Products such as clothing, furniture, mock-up, boards, process folders, catalogues, portfolio, etc. Products, which are possible to scan, can be handed in digitally with the written material. This could be boards, process folders, catalogues, and portfolio. The external examiner receives digitally handed-in material. The guidance teacher receives digitally handed-in material and products. Published on the VIA Study net Time plan, rules and regulations for the exam period. Right to complain and return of report The time limit for the student s right to complain is 14 days. During this period the assignment must be kept at VIA Design. Any products in connection with the assignment can be collected 14 days after the exam. Products, which are not collected 3 months after the exam at the latest, will be destroyed Illness and re-examination In case of illness in connection with examination, the student must contact the Study Administration. In case of illness occurred right before an examination, the student must hand in medical documentation with reason for absence to the Study Administration one week after the examination at the latest. If a student becomes ill during a written examination, the following applies: In case the student chooses to hand in his/her assignment/project, the assignment is assessed on equal terms with the rest of the student assignments In case the student fails to hand in his/her assignment/project, the student must hand in medical documentation to the Study Administration one week after the examination at the latest. If illness is not documented according to the above regulations, the student has used one examination attempt. The student must pay for all expenses in connection with obtaining medical documentation. Make-up examination/re-examination Students are automatically signed up for the forthcoming make-up examination/re-examination, if the student: Was prevented from completing the examination due to documented illness (and has not used one examination attempt) Has not obtained the minimum mark 02 or the assessment passed in connection with a completed examination (has used one examination attempt) Has handed in a written product incorrectly, insufficient or not in time (has used one examination attempt) Has arrived too late for a written or oral examination without reasonable argument (has used one examination attempt) Has been expelled from an examination due to plagiarism, cheating or interfering behaviour (has used one examination attempt) 43/48

44 The Study Administration informs the student about date, time of day and place of make-up examination/re-examination. As a rule, there is no guidance given in connection with make-up examination/re-examination, unless the Study Administration informs otherwise concerning the individual make-up examination/re-examination. Students, who do not complete the elective courses If the student has completed the examination without passing it, the regular rules for reexamination are followed In case of illness, a doctor s note must be handed in In case the student is enrolled for the elective course and he/she fails to participate in the examination, the student has used one examination attempt Examination attempt For each examination in the Programme, the student has three examination attempts and, therefore, has the right to two re-examinations. On the AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business at VIA Design, the students can be allowed to take three reexaminations in case of well-argued, unusual circumstances. Lacking academic ability is not seen as unusual circumstance. Argued application about getting a 4th examination attempt must be handed in to the Study Administration 14 days at the latest, after the assessment of the third examination attempt has been notified. The Head of Studies makes the decision about a 4th examination attempt Qualification requirement for participating in examinations There is compulsory participation in common core projects. In case of absence, the student will not be able to pass a project and can, this way, not be recommended for examination. Possibility for exemption in case of illness is assessed by documentation of a medical statement to the Head of Studies. Furthermore, five statements of the active participation in studies are carried out; see section 12 and 13 about active participation in studies. Register for examination The student is automatically registered for the test/examination, as long as the student fulfils the requirements of VIA Design for passing projects. See requirements for active participation in studies, section 12 and 13. The student receives a written letter in case he/she does not fulfil the qualification requirements for participating in a test/exam. If the student is legally absent from the examination, this must be cleared in writing to VIA Design one week before the test/examination period at the latest. This can only be done with documentation of illness or maternity leave. If the application for absence is handed in too late, the examination in question is part of the number of examination attempts. However, this is not the case with documented illness (doctor s note) Examination forms Reference is made to description of examination forms and courses in the examination regulations on the VIA Study net. 44/48

45 17.10 Report formalities On the VIA Study net under Study Material, information about VIA Design s report formalities for written assignments and examinations are to be found including a guide to be used in connection with written assignments, tests, and exams, cf. section Educational aid In general, all educational aid is allowed during examinations, unless other appears in the examination regulation for the specific examination, cf. section In case you have a physical or psychological condition, which causes a disability that means you need special support to complete a programme at VIA University College, you can apply for special educational assistance (in Danish SPS). You can read more about it on the VIA Stud net or contact the Student Counselling at VIA Design. An application for prolonged time for the examination must be send to the Study Administration one month before the examination at the latest. The application must be well argued in writing with enclosed documentation Cheating and plagiarism at examinations Cheating Cheating is defined in the Examination Regulations as wrongful aid. In practice, wrongful aid will usually be anything that will make the solving of the assignment easier for the student and simultaneously not be allowed, e.g. use of non-permitted educational aid, helping fellow students or receiving help from fellow students etc. Plagiarism The Examination Regulations operate with the following definition: [to publish] another person s work as your own or [using] your own previously assessed work without referral. In the educational area, the expression to publish must be understood as submitting for assessment. This way, there might be cases of plagiarism in written assignments, synopsis and other written work, which are subject for examination and for assignments given during teaching (weekly assignments). Plagiarism is a circumstance where a student, in a written assignment, tries to give the impression that the student in question is the author of idea, text, and layout or similar, even though the author is someone else. To be exact, plagiarism is when a written assignment totally or partly appears as produced by one or more students in question, when in fact the assignment: 1. Comprises identical or almost identical reproduction of other persons formulations or work, without the reproduced being marked by quotation marks, italics, indention or other clear marking referring to the source, including page numbers or similar (copy). 2. Comprises larger sections with a choice of words so close to other work or formulations etc. that by comparing the text, you can clearly see that it could not have been written without using the other work (paraphrasing etc.), or 3. Comprises the use of words or ideas of others without crediting these appropriately (other plagiarism) 4. Reuse text and/or central ideas from own previously assessed or published work without observance of the above regulations in no. 1 and 3. 45/48

46 Source reference A reference or more precisely source reference is a specification of the author of a text etc. and the origination of the precise text. The AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business at VIA Design uses the Harvard Reference System as standard for source references. The guidelines are to be found on the VIA Study net under Study Material in the document Report formalities Spelling and formulation abilities In the assessment of the student s performance in connection with written exams and oral exams with a written exam basis worked out by the student, the student s spelling and formulation abilities comprise an important part. At the assessment of all written examinations, regardless what language the examination is on, the student is assessed on the basis of: Spelling and formulation abilities. Spelling and formulation abilities form part of a modifying assessment of the total fulfilment of objectives The ability to communicate an disciplinary problem The ability to dispose of an academic assignment and fulfil the formal academic requirements At the assessment of all oral examinations, regardless what language the examination is on, the student s ability is assessed on the basis of: Presenting a disciplinary material and structuring an oral presentation. The oral presentation ability form part of a modifying assessment of the total fulfilment of objectives Taking part in a qualified, disciplinary dialogue All examinations are in English Diploma A Diploma is issued, when the student has completed the AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business, cf. the Ministerial Order on examination no of 16/12/13 about tests and examinations in academy profession degree Programmes Complaints about assessment, examination process or the examination basis The regulations governing complaints procedures about assessments, the examination process or an examination basis such as questions, assignments etc., are described below. The student must submit a complaint in writing and stating the reasons for the complaint not later than two weeks after the examination was held. The complaint should be submitted to the educational institution. The contents of the complaint will be shown to the examiner and the external examiner, who were associated with the given exam, and they will be asked to each make a statement. The deadline for such statements is usually two weeks. Next, the student (the complainant) will be given the chance to comment on the statements within a deadline of one week. 46/48

47 Based on the contents of the complaint, the statement and any comments by the student, the educational institution will make a decision in writing. The result of the procedure may be that the student will be offered a new examination, a new assessment (for written exams) or that the complaint is dismissed. The student will have two weeks to accept a new examination or assessment or to appeal the decision if the complaint was dismissed. The student can complain about internal and external examinations, when the complaint concerns: Examination basis (exam questions, the assignment or similar) Examination process Assessment It is recommended that the student, before a possible complaint, contact a student counsellor/study coordinator in order to clarify any misunderstandings and to receive guidance on complaining. Complaints, if any, are submitted to the Study Administration no later than 14 days after the assessment has been given. The complaint must be in writing and well argued. The Head of Studies makes decisions in cases of complaints. The decision is in writing, well argued, and may comprise: 1) Offer about a new assessment (re-assessment), however not in connection with oral examinations 2) Offer about a new examination (re-examination) or 3) That the educational institution does not find in favour of the student s complaint In case the decision is about offering re-assessment or re-examination, it may result in a poorer mark. Acceptance of an offer about re-assessment or re-examination must be done two weeks at the latest, after the decision has been given. This must be done in writing to the Study Administration. The student can appeal the decision of the educational institution concerning disciplinary questions. The student submits the appeal to the institution. The appeal must be in writing and well argued. The appeal must be submitted two weeks at the latest, after the student has been notified about the decision of the institution. The institution may grant an exemption from the deadline in case of well-argued, unusual circumstances. This must be done in writing to the Study Administration. 18 Exemption The educational institution may grant exemption from the rules in this national section of the Curriculum that was laid down solely by the educational institutions, when such exemption is substantiated by exceptional circumstances. VIA Design may grant exemption from the rules made by VIA Design alone, when such exemption is substantiated by exceptional circumstances. 19 Administrative law The Programme is subject to the regulations and principles of the Administrative law. 47/48

48 20 Legal basis Ministerial Order no of 16 December 2013 about tests and examinations in academy profession programmes Ministerial Order no. 114 of 03/02/2015 on marking scale and other forms of assessment on educations in the area of Ministry of Education and Science (grading scale) Act no of 23/ on academy profession programmes and professional bachelor programmes Ministerial Order no. 710 on academy profession programmes within textile, clothing, design and business (AP Degree Programme in Design, Technology and Business). MO no. 710 of 06/07/2009 Ministerial Order no. 248 of 13 March 2015 on access to academy profession programmes and professional bachelor programmes Ministerial Order no on academy profession programmes and professional bachelor programmes. MO no of 16/12/2013 The latest versions of these can be found on the website of Retsinformation: 48/48