Computer Aided Industrial Design
7,5 credits, course, bachelor's level, D0005A
Application period starts 2026-09-15
In this course you will learn how to apply design methods to create products and surroundings in the digital world of the computer. We use powerful software for surface modelling to create good models and visualize them in a realistic way.
You need no prior experience from 3D modelling and will learn much more than you would think. You will have reached a high level in your work after the course. The course mixes lectures, exercises and pure working classes in addition to working on your assignments on your own time. There are six assignments in the course. The first three are step-by-step based where you follow clear instructions with the purpose to rapidly understand how the software works. The final three assignments you design yourself from given general criteria. The assignments are presented as images, renderings, where you visualize the assignments in the best way regarding modelling, nice textures and materials and light settings. Surface modelling is often used for advanced surface geometries, eg in car industry and when designing consumer products.
For Programme students
LTU-30603
Application period starts 2026-09-15
Computer Aided Industrial Design
Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module, VariedDistance learningDay-time 50%Spring 2027
Period:Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module
Location:Varied
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Meetings on location:Compulsory: 0
Realization:The course is given entirely remotely and includes mandatory meetings online for coordination and presentation. Online distance learning. Lectures and study guidance online. Submissions in the form of sketches, CAID models and 3D visualizations.
Application code:LTU-30603
Application period starts:2026-09-15
Last day for application:2026-10-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed courses of at least 30 credits in the subject area Industrial design, with at least the grade Pass, for example: Design: process and method (D0030A) 15 credits and Design: theory and practice (D0037A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.
Application for Freestanding course (En)
LTU-30603
Application period starts 2026-09-15
Computer Aided Industrial Design
Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module, VariedDistance learningDay-time 50%Spring 2027
Period:Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module
Location:Varied
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Meetings on location:Compulsory: 0
Realization:The course is given entirely remotely and includes mandatory meetings online for coordination and presentation. Online distance learning. Lectures and study guidance online. Submissions in the form of sketches, CAID models and 3D visualizations.
Application code:LTU-30603
Application period starts:2026-09-15
Last day for application:2026-10-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed courses of at least 30 credits in the subject area Industrial design, with at least the grade Pass, for example: Design: process and method (D0030A) 15 credits and Design: theory and practice (D0037A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Offered as a freestanding course.
Application for Exchange students at LTU
LTU-30603
Application period starts 2026-09-15
Computer Aided Industrial Design
Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module, VariedDistance learningDay-time 50%Spring 2027
Period:Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module
Location:Varied
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Meetings on location:Compulsory: 0
Realization:The course is given entirely remotely and includes mandatory meetings online for coordination and presentation. Online distance learning. Lectures and study guidance online. Submissions in the form of sketches, CAID models and 3D visualizations.
Application code:LTU-30603
Application period starts:2026-09-15
Last day for application:2026-10-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed courses of at least 30 credits in the subject area Industrial design, with at least the grade Pass, for example: Design: process and method (D0030A) 15 credits and Design: theory and practice (D0037A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.
7,5 credits, course, bachelor's level, D0005A
Application period starts 2026-09-15
In this course you will learn how to apply design methods to create products and surroundings in the digital world of the computer. We use powerful software for surface modelling to create good models and visualize them in a realistic way.
You need no prior experience from 3D modelling and will learn much more than you would think. You will have reached a high level in your work after the course. The course mixes lectures, exercises and pure working classes in addition to working on your assignments on your own time. There are six assignments in the course. The first three are step-by-step based where you follow clear instructions with the purpose to rapidly understand how the software works. The final three assignments you design yourself from given general criteria. The assignments are presented as images, renderings, where you visualize the assignments in the best way regarding modelling, nice textures and materials and light settings. Surface modelling is often used for advanced surface geometries, eg in car industry and when designing consumer products.
For Programme students
LTU-30603
Application period starts 2026-09-15
Computer Aided Industrial Design
Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module, VariedDistance learningDay-time 50%Spring 2027
Period:Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module
Location:Varied
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Meetings on location:Compulsory: 0
Realization:The course is given entirely remotely and includes mandatory meetings online for coordination and presentation. Online distance learning. Lectures and study guidance online. Submissions in the form of sketches, CAID models and 3D visualizations.
Application code:LTU-30603
Application period starts:2026-09-15
Last day for application:2026-10-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed courses of at least 30 credits in the subject area Industrial design, with at least the grade Pass, for example: Design: process and method (D0030A) 15 credits and Design: theory and practice (D0037A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.
Application for Freestanding course (En)
LTU-30603
Application period starts 2026-09-15
Computer Aided Industrial Design
Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module, VariedDistance learningDay-time 50%Spring 2027
Period:Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module
Location:Varied
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Meetings on location:Compulsory: 0
Realization:The course is given entirely remotely and includes mandatory meetings online for coordination and presentation. Online distance learning. Lectures and study guidance online. Submissions in the form of sketches, CAID models and 3D visualizations.
Application code:LTU-30603
Application period starts:2026-09-15
Last day for application:2026-10-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed courses of at least 30 credits in the subject area Industrial design, with at least the grade Pass, for example: Design: process and method (D0030A) 15 credits and Design: theory and practice (D0037A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Offered as a freestanding course.
Application for Exchange students at LTU
LTU-30603
Application period starts 2026-09-15
Computer Aided Industrial Design
Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module, VariedDistance learningDay-time 50%Spring 2027
Period:Period 3 - 3, v. 3 2027 - v. 12 2027, no module
Location:Varied
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Meetings on location:Compulsory: 0
Realization:The course is given entirely remotely and includes mandatory meetings online for coordination and presentation. Online distance learning. Lectures and study guidance online. Submissions in the form of sketches, CAID models and 3D visualizations.
Application code:LTU-30603
Application period starts:2026-09-15
Last day for application:2026-10-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed courses of at least 30 credits in the subject area Industrial design, with at least the grade Pass, for example: Design: process and method (D0030A) 15 credits and Design: theory and practice (D0037A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.
Kontakt
Anders Berglund
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