Fixtures (5 cr)

Objective

- You know the factors that influence the measurement and construction of fixtures.
- You are able to review the principles and find new solutions that better meet the requirements of consumers in the near future.

Content

- How to design fixtures with appropriate materials and measurements?
- What are the structural factors I should acknowledge when designing fixtures?

Course material

Available in Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

Xamk offers its students an opportunity to pursue studies flexibly to suit their various life situations. Students can choose between three learning routes: a learning route based on a working week, a learning route that accelerates the studies, and a work-based learning route.

A learning route based on a working week according to timetable.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Possible working life oriented excercise, in which assignment from external cooperation company.

Student workload

5cr is 135h where contact teaching is 70h and independence working is 65h

Further information

Learning tasks which are related to the subject will be carried out in the study module.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Student';s self-reflection and peer evaluation
Active participation and approved assignments

Qualifications

Prior know-how and skills:
No prerequisites.

Further information

Co-requisites:
Building technology, Modelling methods

Evaluation

The course "Fixtures" is located in the entry-level of your studies. The assessment emphasizes criteria a, c and d. A student who has reached the level 3 is able to:
a. use terminology related to fixtures systematically.
c. perceive the measurements, materials and structural factors of fixtures affecting a whole.
d. understand customer needs and requirements.