Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Understanding the changing global business environment and its effects on international business operations and trade.
After completing the course student is able
- to explain the concepts of internationalization and globalization
- to identify and describe features of global business
- to analyse and interpret the changing global business environment and economics as well as their effects on business

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations

- Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course

- Absence of key course assignments

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Ability to work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
- Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
- Participates in a guided learning discussion
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
- Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the methods used
- Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
- Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
- Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
- Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
- Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field

Learning outcomes

- know how to describe the periods, characteristics and pivotal representatives of Finnish and international design
- know how to analyse the key stages and characteristics of design history from the point of view of the professional field
- know how to establish the social factors that influence design and analyse the links between design and visual arts

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of lectures, group and individual tasks. Course materials deal with design history and theory. Museums and authentic materials are part of the course program.
Main goal of the course is to learn the use of contemporary sources of information: printed and e-materials including professionally valid digital archives and data bases.

Timing and attendance

The course consists of six face to face lectures on campus. One study day includes a museum excursion.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study materials will be published in the course moodle application.

Alternative completion methods

Optional performance of the course will be decided with the teacher.

Learning environment

Teaching is face to face meetings on campus. The meetings include lectures, tasks and students presentations on the course topics.

Student time use and work load

5 ECTS course expected study time for student is 135 hours including the lectures.

Contents

History of Design offers an overview on the history design. The time span is from the 18th century to present, the years from 1918 to 2023 in focus. Focal contents of the course are changes of the design oncept, formal and trend convention development and representative elements in visual expression.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No preliminary knowledge or studies required.

Assessment criteria

Student activity, course tasks, self evaluation.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
-shows activity during the lectures
-shows learning of the course materials
-submits the course tasks

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
-is knowledgeable of applying course materials to the historical analysis and description

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
-finds and selects independently historical visual materials and applies them in the course tasks

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe current visual culture theories
- independently search for information about different theories from both printed and digital sources
- apply theoretical models and concepts in design and the evaluation of her or his work

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of lectures and practical tasks and student presentation on the selected topics.

Timing and attendance

The course consists of seven meetings with lectures, text and material analysis and student presentations. Teaching is face to face teaching on campus and the participation request is 80% of the meetings.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study materials will be infermed in the course moodle. The materials include research litterature, theoretical guides and other materials. Core topics in the course are picture theory terminology, sociological research tradiotion of art and design, basics of semiotics and sematic approach.

Alternative completion methods

Alternative course performance is approved with the teacher.

Exam retakes

A repeat of the course is approved with the teacher. The repeat can be either a decided task or an exam.

Learning environment

The course is face to face even on campus.

Student time use and work load

The course is 5 ECTS credits and expected study hours by students is 135 hours.

Contents

Image and theory course content focuses on art and design research terminology and core research theories like sociological theory, semiotic tradition and semantic approach .

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There is no requirement of earlier studies on the topic. Knowledge of art and design history and practise is a recommendation.

Assessment criteria

Course evaluation is based on tasks (5-6) submitted and presented during the classes. The evaluation criteria is: quality of the used background materials, the application of the course materiasl ja the informative level of the tasks and presentations.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student does not reach the learning outcomes and tasks are missing.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Tasks are approved without they lack reflection.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The tasks ar

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The tasks show reflection of the materials and include theoretical applications in practise.

Learning outcomes

- Identify and define the main concepts of circular economy an understand it's basic principals.
- Understand the complexity of the problems of the current economy and the possibilities to solve those.The objectives of the course
- Understand the problems related to the way we consume resources today and how the circular economy can help in solving these problems
- Knowledge the methods that could develop the circular economy

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

- As a designer recognize the sustainable design methods.
- Has the knowledge the possibilities of implementation of the methods.

Implementation and methods of teaching

- As a designer recognize the sustainable design methods.
- Has the knowledge the possibilities of implementation of the methods.

Implementation:
- learning exercises team and individual
- lectures

Timing and attendance

Participation to:
- team work & exercises
- lectures
- user empathy workshop

75% (6/8) attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Learning material and recommended literature

- Online learning material in Moodle platform
- Online book: Design thinking: Teun den Dekker, 2020
- Okala Ecodesign practioner: http://www.okala.net/presentations.html
- Circular design learning hub, Ellen MacArthur Foundation: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/design-and-the-circular-economy-deep-dive

Student time use and work load

1 cr=27hrs student work, 5cr=135 hrs. Student work is different than contact hours.

Assessment criteria

Participation in a workshop and exercises
design critique
peer and self evaluation

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

• Is able to look for given information for the concept from different information sources
• Is able to use learned sustainable design methods and processes in teams' concept work
• Can act as a group member

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to...
• Is able look for and narrow down needed information for the concept work
• Is able to use and implement sustainable design methods or models and processes in teams' concept work
• Can work goal-oriented way in a group work

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to...
• Is able to look for information using information acquisition processes and is able to evaluate chosen information sources and how team is using them for the concept work
• Is able to use & choose sustainable design methods and processes and justify his/her selections in teams' concept work
• Can work goal-orientated and organize group activities by helping team members with ones’ own skills

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The whole course is taught as contact studies - lectures, exercises and examples.

Timing and attendance

The course consists of 10 contact teaching sessions. An attendance rate of 80% is required for successful completion. Attendance at the first meeting of the course is compulsory.

Learning material and recommended literature

Can be found on the course's Moodle platform

Alternative completion methods

Should be personally negotiated with the teacher.

Exam retakes

It is not possible to retake the course (there is no exam).

Learning environment

The Mukkulankatu campus the course's Moodle platform.

Student time use and work load

The 135 working hours of the 5-credit course are divided as follows: contact teaching about 70 hours, independent work about 65 hours (about 2 weeks).

Contents

Basics of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign software, basic concepts of graphic design and typography, basics of vector and pixel graphics, creating a PDF file, printing.

Assessment criteria

Exercises, learning tasks and attendance.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student will receive a failing grade if the attendance requirement is not met or if they have not completed all course assignments within the specified time.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student knows the basic concepts of digital software and the basics of using digital tools in their field. They understand the purpose of different software.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student knows the basic concepts of digital software and the basics of using digital tools in their field, as well as slightly more advanced functions. They understand the intended use of different software.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a broader understanding of the concepts of digital software and masters the more advanced functions of digital tools in their field. In addition to the functions learnt in the course, the student is able to complement their software skills independently. The student understands the purpose of different software and is able to choose the most appropriate software for the task.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe current visual culture theories
- independently search for information about different theories from both printed and digital sources
- apply theoretical models and concepts in design and the evaluation of her or his work

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of lectures and practical tasks and student presentation on the selected topics.

Timing and attendance

The course consists of seven meetings with lectures, text and material analysis and student presentations. Teaching is face to face teaching on campus and the participation request is 80% of the meetings.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study materials will be infermed in the course moodle. The materials include research litterature, theoretical guides and other materials. Core topics in the course are picture theory terminology, sociological research tradiotion of art and design, basics of semiotics and sematic approach.

Alternative completion methods

Alternative course performance is approved with the teacher.

Exam retakes

A repeat of the course is approved with the teacher. The repeat can be either a decided task or an exam.

Learning environment

The course is face to face even on campus.

Student time use and work load

The course is 5 ECTS credits and expected study hours by students is 135 hours.

Contents

Image and theory course content focuses on art and design research terminology and core research theories like sociological theory, semiotic tradition and semantic approach .

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There is no requirement of earlier studies on the topic. Knowledge of art and design history and practise is a recommendation.

Assessment criteria

Course evaluation is based on tasks (5-6) submitted and presented during the classes. The evaluation criteria is: quality of the used background materials, the application of the course materiasl ja the informative level of the tasks and presentations.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student does not reach the learning outcomes and tasks are missing.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Tasks are approved without they lack reflection.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The tasks ar

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The tasks show reflection of the materials and include theoretical applications in practise.

Learning outcomes

Understanding the changing global business environment and its effects on international business operations and trade.
After completing the course student is able
- to explain the concepts of internationalization and globalization
- to identify and describe features of global business
- to analyse and interpret the changing global business environment and economics as well as their effects on business

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations

- Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course

- Absence of key course assignments

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Ability to work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
- Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
- Participates in a guided learning discussion
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
- Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the methods used
- Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
- Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
- Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
- Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
- Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The whole course is taught as contact studies - lectures, exercises and examples.

Timing and attendance

The course consists of 10 contact teaching sessions. An attendance rate of 80% is required for successful completion. Attendance at the first meeting of the course is compulsory.

Learning material and recommended literature

Can be found on the course's Moodle platform

Alternative completion methods

Should be personally negotiated with the teacher.

Exam retakes

It is not possible to retake the course (there is no exam).

Learning environment

The Mukkulankatu campus the course's Moodle platform.

Student time use and work load

The 135 working hours of the 5-credit course are divided as follows: contact teaching about 70 hours, independent work about 65 hours (about 2 weeks).

Contents

Basics of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign software, basic concepts of graphic design and typography, basics of vector and pixel graphics, creating a PDF file, printing.

Assessment criteria

Exercises, learning tasks and attendance.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student will receive a failing grade if the attendance requirement is not met or if they have not completed all course assignments within the specified time.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student knows the basic concepts of digital software and the basics of using digital tools in their field. They understand the purpose of different software.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student knows the basic concepts of digital software and the basics of using digital tools in their field, as well as slightly more advanced functions. They understand the intended use of different software.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a broader understanding of the concepts of digital software and masters the more advanced functions of digital tools in their field. In addition to the functions learnt in the course, the student is able to complement their software skills independently. The student understands the purpose of different software and is able to choose the most appropriate software for the task.

Learning outcomes

- know how to describe the periods, characteristics and pivotal representatives of Finnish and international design
- know how to analyse the key stages and characteristics of design history from the point of view of the professional field
- know how to establish the social factors that influence design and analyse the links between design and visual arts

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of lectures, group and individual tasks. Course materials deal with design history and theory. Museums and authentic materials are part of the course program.
Main goal of the course is to learn the use of contemporary sources of information: printed and e-materials including professionally valid digital archives and data bases.

Timing and attendance

The course consists of six face to face lectures on campus. One study day includes a museum excursion.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study materials will be published in the course moodle application.

Alternative completion methods

Optional performance of the course will be decided with the teacher.

Learning environment

Teaching is face to face meetings on campus. The meetings include lectures, tasks and students presentations on the course topics.

Student time use and work load

5 ECTS course expected study time for student is 135 hours including the lectures.

Contents

History of Design offers an overview on the history design. The time span is from the 18th century to present, the years from 1918 to 2023 in focus. Focal contents of the course are changes of the design oncept, formal and trend convention development and representative elements in visual expression.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No preliminary knowledge or studies required.

Assessment criteria

Student activity, course tasks, self evaluation.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
-shows activity during the lectures
-shows learning of the course materials
-submits the course tasks

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
-is knowledgeable of applying course materials to the historical analysis and description

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
-finds and selects independently historical visual materials and applies them in the course tasks

Learning outcomes

- As a designer recognize the sustainable design methods.
- Has the knowledge the possibilities of implementation of the methods.

Implementation and methods of teaching

- As a designer recognize the sustainable design methods.
- Has the knowledge the possibilities of implementation of the methods.

Implementation:
- learning exercises team and individual
- lectures

Timing and attendance

Participation to:
- team work & exercises
- lectures
- user empathy workshop

75% (6/8) attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Learning material and recommended literature

- Online learning material in Moodle platform
- Online book: Design thinking: Teun den Dekker, 2020
- Okala Ecodesign practioner: http://www.okala.net/presentations.html
- Circular design learning hub, Ellen MacArthur Foundation: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/design-and-the-circular-economy-deep-dive

Student time use and work load

1 cr=27hrs student work, 5cr=135 hrs. Student work is different than contact hours.

Assessment criteria

Participation in a workshop and exercises
design critique
peer and self evaluation

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

• Is able to look for given information for the concept from different information sources
• Is able to use learned sustainable design methods and processes in teams' concept work
• Can act as a group member

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to...
• Is able look for and narrow down needed information for the concept work
• Is able to use and implement sustainable design methods or models and processes in teams' concept work
• Can work goal-oriented way in a group work

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to...
• Is able to look for information using information acquisition processes and is able to evaluate chosen information sources and how team is using them for the concept work
• Is able to use & choose sustainable design methods and processes and justify his/her selections in teams' concept work
• Can work goal-orientated and organize group activities by helping team members with ones’ own skills

Learning outcomes

- Identify and define the main concepts of circular economy an understand it's basic principals.
- Understand the complexity of the problems of the current economy and the possibilities to solve those.The objectives of the course
- Understand the problems related to the way we consume resources today and how the circular economy can help in solving these problems
- Knowledge the methods that could develop the circular economy

Assessment scale

1-5