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Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business

Degree:
Bachelor of Culture and Arts

Degree title:
Bachelor of Culture and Arts

Credits:
240 ects

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Sustainable Design Business 25S, full-time studies, Lahti
Code
(MLTISDB25S)
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Sustainable Design Business 24S, full-time studies, Lahti
Code
(MLTISDB24S)
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Sustainable Design Business 23S, full-time studies, Lahti
Code
(MLTISDB23S)
Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

03.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

30 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Heikki Saros
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Students are able to
- describe the basics of Western visual arts, architecture and other visual culture, from prehistory to modern times
- use the research concepts of art history and visual culture
- view their professional field as part of artistic practice and the visual environment
- use their knowledge of phenomena in art history in their professional development and work.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Art History consists of lectures, individual and group tasks. Course materials and tasks are informed in the course specific moodle learning environment.

Timing and attendance

Course schedule is published in Time Edit. Lecture specific activities are informed in the moodle. 85 % presence at lectures is expected.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study materials consist of lecture slides, digital materials and further reading recommendation published in the course specific moodle learning environment.
The text book used as main reference material is Hugh Honour and John Fleming: A World History of Art.

Alternative completion methods

Optional methods to pass the course are to be decided with the teacher.

Exam retakes

To be decided with the teacher.

Learning environment

Lectures, tasks and presentations.

Student time use and work load

Art History is a 5 ECTS credit study module. Expected time resource for a student is 135 hours including lectures, tasks informed and presentations given during the lecturer. The course ends when the last lecture is ended.

Contents

The course content is general art history including sculpture, painting, applied arts and architecture from Greek Antiquity to present time. The geographical focus is in Western (Global North) history. Global art historical phenomena are part of the course discourses on general aesthetic value formation, colonial and post-colonial art strategies.

Points of special interest in course content are: evolution of aesthetic values, changes in visual trends, technical and visual innovations in art and architecture.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

This realization is primarily for LAB degree students of Sustainable Design Business
Students form this group will have priority in enrollment.

No earlier knowledge or studies on art history is required.

Assessment criteria

Evaluation is based on course activity and tasks submitted and presented during the classes. Student is expected to make a self-evaluation and course feed back at the end of the course. There is no exam but a presentation at the end of the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student has not participated in teaching and has not submitted acceptable tasks.

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

Student has participated teaching, has submitted the given tasks and shows elementary skills on the topic.

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

Student has participated teaching, has submitted the given tasks and shows good skills on the topic.

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

Student has participated teaching, has submitted the given tasks and shows excellent skills on the topic.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

09.01.2025 - 14.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Anton Schubert
  • Petri Suni
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
  • MLTIEX25K
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Assessment criteria

Evaluation is made on a number of criteria listed below. Exceptions will be made for extreme circumstances where students are ill or absent for a valid reason. Long term absence from the course needs to be agreed beforehand with the course teacher. All students need to compete all learning diaries and in class exercises regardless of absence. Class materials are provided every week when available for reference.

Theory 3 ECTS
Workshop/project work 7 ECTS
75% in-class attendance required from total in-class hours

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Participated in the class hours less than 75%
Missing learning dairies and in-class exercises
Lack of good communication with course teacher
Individual contribution to team outcomes such as a prototypes, drawings and final presentations is low
Low motivation and interest during the course
Difficulty in working with others

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

Participated in the class hours minimum of 75% achieved
All learning dairies and in-class exercises completed
Individual contribution to team outcomes such as a prototypes, drawings and final presentations is clear and completed
Good motivation and interest during the course
Able to work with others

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

Participated in the class hours minimum of 75% achieved
Ability to contribute own time to tasks outside of class hours is clear and productive
Participates actively in all course milestones eg: kick-offs, in class exercises, design briefs and final presentations
All learning dairies and in-class exercises completed well and organised properly
Individual contribution to team outcomes such as a prototypes, drawings and final presentations is clear and completed and of good quality
Positive and engaged attitude during the course
Great team worker

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

Participation in class hours is well above 75%. The student actively uses additional time for project work outside the class hours
Participates actively in all course milestones eg: kick-offs, in class exercises, design briefs and final presentations
Supports others and creates a positive atmosphere throughout the course
All learning dairies and in-class exercises completed well and organised properly including name, date, comments and images from class exercises
Individual contribution to team outcomes such as a prototypes, drawings and final presentations is clear, completed and of excellent quality
Very positive and engaged attitude during the entire course
Team leadership ability shown

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge

Anu Akkanen

Scheduling groups
  • Lecture (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan their own learning and cooperate in situations related to their own field of studies
- recognize their own competence and the needs to develop them further and to plan their career path observing them
- act as a group member
- operate in the learning environments of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- picture their own field of studies and its future skills
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

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 

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Oona Casalegno
Teacher in charge

Anu Akkanen

Scheduling groups
  • Lecture (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- utilize various learning opportunities in curriculum
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- create a study plan that supports the future career goal
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Implementation and methods of teaching

- 4 contact meetings with the group during Autumn at the campus
- The course might include one excursion day in a local destination
- Self-reflection exercises in Moodle

Timing and attendance

Independent exercises and tasks

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials are provided in Moodle

Student time use and work load

1 cr= 27 hrs student work

Assessment criteria

Pass/fail after all exercises have been done

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

10.03.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Miglena Schröder
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Online lectures

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to
- identify the characteristics of academic texts and to apply academic conventions to their writing
- demonstrate critical thinking and find, evaluate and use information effectively
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
- function collaboratively in contemporary working environments in English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning outcomes of the course
The student is able to:
• identify the characteristics of academic texts and apply academic conventions to their writing
• demonstrate critical thinking and find, evaluate and use information effectively
• communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
• function collaboratively in contemporary working environments in English.

Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures in Zoom, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment.

Timing and attendance

Timing and attendance
Regular class attendance is required (80%)

Learning material and recommended literature

Learning material and recommended literature
Course material provided on moodle.
Required: LAB Thesis Guidebook, chapters 6 & 7 (i.e., referencing mechanics)
Recommended:
• Stephen Bailey: Academic Writing. A Handbook for International Students. An e-book available in the LAB Primo database.
• https://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/
• https://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess/
• https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/writing-in-college-from-competence-to-excellence/

Alternative completion methods

Alternative completion methods
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). A similar completed course. Should be discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

A written test held at the end of the course.

Learning environment

Learning environment
Online (Moodle platform and Zoom), blended learning

Student time use and work load

Students’ use of time and workload
The estimated workload is 135 hours, including required reading, coursework, and lectures in Zoom or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Contents:
About 3 ECTS is focused on academic practices, especially academic writing, and about 2 ECTS is focused on other professional communication practices and skills, both written and spoken.
• general principles of academic writing, including style, text structure, and referencing mechanics
• generic and context-specific guidelines for academic and professional writing
• various written and oral communication situations in professional studies and the working life
• key terminology and concepts in the students' field of study.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Strong English skills recommended. The course is taught at skills level CEFR B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria (5, 3, 1, failed) and scale (5-1)

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failed
The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

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

Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements minimally. Work displays vaguely consistent and appropriate register. Content is vaguely effective and diverse. The text is not in keeping with style-specific conventions. The student constructs minimally understandable sentences. Grammatical irregularities occur often. Vocabulary is minimally appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: The student speaks in a style vaguely appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts minimally with participants. Performance meets few of the set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a vaguely consistent manner. Delivery is minimally structured. Linguistic performance is minimally accurate and appropriate to the context. Pauses are rather long and at times pronunciation hinders comprehension.

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

Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register. Content is somewhat effective and diverse. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is rather cohesive. Minor mistakes occur in style. The student mostly constructs sentences well. Grammatical irregularities occur. Vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: In most cases the student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts with participants. Performance meets most set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a consistent manner. Delivery is structured. Linguistic performance is somewhat accurate and appropriate to the context, although short pauses and hesitations may occur.

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

Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements fully. Work displays consistent and appropriate register. Content is effective, diverse, and skillfully delivered. The text has a clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive, fluent, and versatile. The student uses varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Vocabulary is varied and professional and typically appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: The student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts fluently and competently. Performance meets all set expectations of given assignments. The student speaks in a clear, concise, and consistent manner. Delivery is well-structured, intentional. Linguistic performance is accurate, appropriate to the context, and speech tempo is natural.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 09.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Olli Seppälä
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply the basics of ergonomics in their design work
- apply the principles of accessibility and design-for-all in their design work

Implementation and methods of teaching

Face-to-face guidance, lectures and exercices.

Timing and attendance

14.10.-16.12.2024
At least 80% attendance requirement on the dates indicated in the timetable.

Learning material and recommended literature

Ergonomia, Martti Launis; Jouni Lehtelä (toim), Työterveyslaitos, 2011
ISBN (kirja) 978-951-802-966-6
ISBN (PDF) 978-952-261-059-1

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the course teacher

Exam retakes

Any possibility of repetition must be justified, negotiated and agreed with the teacher(s) of the course.

Learning environment

1) Personal tuition and guidance: the LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19).
2) Course feedback: course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after).
4) Communication, assignment submission and lecture material: LAB Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The 5 credits of the course are built up through 135 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 72 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual work as indicated in the timetable and 63 hours of independent work as determined by the student.

Contents

The course covers the basics of ergonomics and the principles of accessibility in design work. The course exercises will demonstrate their importance in design work.

Students will be able to
- apply ergonomic principles in their design work
- apply the principles of accessibility and design-for-all in their design work.

Assessment criteria

Practical exercises, attendance, active participation in interaction and implementation activities.

Assessment on a numerical scale of 1-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Too many absences (more than 20% of lessons).
Compulsory exercises not completed.

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

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has submitted the the exercises.
Exercises completed satisfactorily.

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

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises well carried out. Performance of the exercises and group work and course activity indicate good skills.

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

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises completed with distinction. Performance in the exercises, group work and course activity indicate a commendable level of skill and knowledge. The student has shown professional initiative in his/her work.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

19 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Susanna Björklund
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to
- apply the concepts and principles of futures studies in their chosen field
- describe tools and methods of futures studies
- anticipate changes in the operating environment both at the general level and specific to their chosen field- apply foresight methods in research and development

Implementation and methods of teaching

Delivery method: face-to-face, independent work and teamwork. Lectures, presentations, guided and independent learning tasks.

Timing and attendance

80% Attendance required

Building competence requires active presence throughout the course. Attendance is compulsory at the start and end of the course.

During the first session, the course timetable and assignments are reviewed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Literature recommendations, websites and foresight sources will be reviewed during the course.

Alternative completion methods

Not applicable

Student time use and work load

On average, 5 x 27h = 135h of work is required to achieve the desired level of competence. The total number of hours is divided into face-to-face teaching, teamwork and independent work.

Contents

Multidisciplinary content for design students.

The course introduces students to different methods of futures research. The course is based on learning assignments, on the basis of which the student will search for background information, both independently and in a group.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge required.

Assessment criteria

The grade will be based on attendance, activity during the contact days and group work, and the level of completion of the learning tasks.
The learning tasks must be returned according to the timetable.

Peer assessment in teamwork alongside the teacher's assessment.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A failed grade is given when the student has not achieved the learning objectives of the course or has not been able to demonstrate his/her competence. Or the student has not completed the tasks for which he/she is responsible and participated as an active member of the group work and completing the assignments.

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

Student
- Can work according to instructions.
- Can search for professional information related to the course in a guided way.
- Has participated in common teaching situations 80%.
- Has carried out the tasks for which he/she was responsible in a guided way.
- Has not shown activity, initiative and self-direction in carrying out group work.

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

Student
- can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process.
- can use what he/she has learned in a planned and creative way.
- has done a good job of completing the tasks for which he/she was responsible within the time limits.
- has demonstrated activity, initiative and self-direction as a member of a team.
- can apply the methods used, suggest and brainstorm ways of working and communicate constructively in a team.

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

Student:
- can apply and develop a variety of options in his/her working process.
- Can use what he/she has learned in a planned and creative way and apply the feedback he/she receives.
- Has done an excellent job of completing the tasks for which he/she was responsible within the time limits.
- has systematically demonstrated exceptional activity, initiative, ability to ideate and self-direction as a member of a team.
- can apply the methods used, propose and innovate approaches and ideas, and communicate constructively within the team.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

27.01.2025 - 18.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
  • MLTIEX25K
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

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

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 28.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Heikki Saros
Scheduling groups
  • Lecture (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö (Size: 3. Open UAS: 3.)
Groups
  • MLTIEX25K
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Open UAS quota

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

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

10.03.2025 - 06.06.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Heikki Saros
Scheduling groups
  • Lecture (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö (Size: 3. Open UAS: 3.)
Groups
  • MLTIEX25K
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Open UAS quota

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.

Enrollment

11.12.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Ida Urmas
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

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

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

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Noora Nylander
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

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:
- teamwork & exercises
- lectures


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

Timing

01.08.2024 - 30.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus, Lahti
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Construction Technology
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic Nurse
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
  • Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology
Teachers
  • Siru Kilpilampi
  • Susanna Lesch
  • Tarja Taurula
Groups
  • TLTISSE24SV
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering 24SV Lahti
  • LLPRIB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24S Lappeenranta
  • LLTIIB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24S Lahti
  • TLTISCT24S
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Construction Technology 24S Lahti
  • HLPRPARA24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic Nurse 24S Lappeenranta
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
  • TLPRMEC24S
  • TLTIIIT24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology 24S Lahti
  • LLPRHOMA24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 24S Lappeenranta
  • HLPRPARA24SB
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic Nurse 24SB Lappeenranta
  • HLPRPARA24SA
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic Nurse 24SA Lappeenranta

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- use diverce digital tools and learning environments
- evaluate own professional development

Implementation and methods of teaching

LAB@key (1 credit) is student’s digital introduction, which serves the purpose of getting you familiar with the procedures, digital tools and environments used in the University of Applied Sciences. LAB@key includes information about the digital tools and systems (user ID, e-mail, learning environments), course variety, as well as common knowledge about the progress of your studies and students’ wellbeing.

LAB@key (Bachelor´s Degree) includes seven parts:
1. Digital competence
2. Studying at the LAB UAS
3. Curriculum and planning your own studies
4. Course offerings
5. Ability to study - taking account of your own resources
6. Professional growth - identifying your own skills
7. Information Security training
And the final exam.

Exam retakes

The implementation is open from 1.8. to 30.9.2024. After that, the course can no longer be taken. The course is part of the orientation.

Learning environment

moodle.lut.fi

Student time use and work load

27 hours

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The course is passed if the student gets all 50 questions of the final exam correct. Less than 50 points on the final exam means a failing grade. You can take the final exam as many times as you like.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 02.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Olli Seppälä
Scheduling groups
  • Lecture (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
  • MLTIEX25K
Small groups
  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- create a visual presentation of a design
- facilitate discussion by drawing
- create finalized presentation materials and work drawings
- explain the possibilities and restrictions of both hand drawn and digital presentation methods.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course starts with the basics of technical drawing. Students create a booklet of technical drawing.
The course includes:
- tasks for technical drawing and freehand drawing
- drawing attachments
- marker drawing
- digital drawing tasks
- collecting presentation
- collecting moodboard
- ideation

Timing and attendance

- course information in Peppi
- 80% attendance requirement

Learning material and recommended literature

Koneenpiirustus 1 & 2, Aimo Pere
Drawing for product designers - Henry Kevin

Learning environment

- classroom in freehand and technical drawing
- computer class in digital drawing
- course content and material in Moodle

Student time use and work load

- The aim is to complete the drawing exercises of the course during the lessons
- The course's own project requires time also outside of class

Assessment criteria

- booklet of technical drawing
- tasks
- personal design project
- digital drawings

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Too many unexplained absences
- Too many unreturned works
- The student has not committed or actively participated in the teaching

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

The student understands the need for presentation drawing skills in the work of a designer. The student has completed some tasks with implementation. Tasks are missing or activity and familiarity is low.

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

The student masters various presentation techniques and knows how to apply them to his own work. The work is of a good standard, the activity on the course is active. The student can effectively apply the knowledge of technical, freehand and perspective drawing to his work. The quality of the work is meticulous.

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

The student controls a wide variety of presentation techniques and demonstrates familiarity with them. There are no or only minor errors in the technical drawing. Presenting the idea and creation process of your own project by drawing at a high level. The student knows how to apply different techniques and actively develops his skills in them. Development can be seen in the work. The presentation's graphic layout and content show familiarity.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • MI_opettaja_MUO, Muotoilu Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- produce cost-volume-profit analyses
- identify cost drivers and apply cost data in price setting
- draw up budgets and define the budgeting process

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

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Oona Casalegno
  • Noora Nylander
  • Olli Seppälä
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
  • MLTIEX25K
Small groups
  • Practice 1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning goals:
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of material research and development
- design products with sustainable technologies and practices
- use systemic design thinking and understands the basics of innovation process
- use circular economy development strategies.

Execution:
- Theory: lectures and self learning material.
- Biomaterials workshop
- Project in co-operation with LAB RND and/or industry/company.

Project will include design brief, design process, tutoring the team work and possible visits/excursions. The lengths of the project may vary.

Examples of different projects (topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects):
- Material based development project
- Company co-operation/industry based project

Timing and attendance

75% attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Learning material and recommended literature

Most of the material can be found from Moodle-study platform

Materialising the Future: A Learning Path to Understand, Develop and Apply Emerging Materials and Technologies
Venere Ferraro, Pirjo Kääriäinen, Paz Morer-Camo, Anke Pasold 2023

Unlikely materials: Experimenting with underutilised bio-based materials / Designs for a Cooler Planet
Pirjo Kääriäinen, Enni Äijälä 2023

The CHEMARTS Cookbook, 2020

Alternative completion methods

Alternative course completion method needs to be agreed upon beforehand with course teachers and is handled case by case, and in Force Majeure situations.

Working life cooperation

Project topics are linked to Research development in LAB and/or company co-operation projects.

Assessment criteria

Design critiques
Participation in a workshop and design projects and exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The Theory:
The student is able to...
- search for an individual information from given information sources
- use given professional concepts/terminology and point familiarity with the knowledge base of the sustainable design field


The Workshop:
The student is able to...
•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 Theory:
The student is able to...
- search information and separate everyday information of researched information
- use key professional concepts/terminology consistently

The Workshop:
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 Theory:
The student is able to...
- search for information with the information acquisition processes and justify selection and use of information sources.
- uses professional concepts/terminology expertly

The Workshop:
The student is able to...
•Is able to look for information 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 in a team work

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

06.11.2024 - 08.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Tuomas Leino
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand the introduction to Accounting
- produce cost-volume-profit analyses and price setting
- be familiar with analyzing a company's financial position based on financial statements.
- draw up budgets and define the budgeting process

Implementation and methods of teaching

Classroom teaching according to the schedule

Timing and attendance

Attendance at classes highly recommended

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the lecturer in Moodle. Additional reading will be provided later.

Contents

1. Introduction to Accounting
2. Produce Cost-Volume-Profit Analyses, Price Setting, and Budgeting
3. Be more familiar with analyzing a company's financial position based on financial statements.

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on the Exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student knows less than 50% of the course content

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

The student has mastered 50-59% of the course content.

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

The student has mastered 70-79% of the course content.

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

The student has mastered 90-100% of the course content.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • - LAB_virtuaaliopettaja_PAMU_01
  • Noora Nylander
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

A student is able to
- utilize a user driven process in creation of new service ideas
- apply multicasting in creation of a user experience
- apply the principles of sustainability in service development
- utilize design process in creation of new service idea and in the development of a service concept
- model, test and present service ideas by prototyping

Implementation and methods of teaching

Theory part of the studio contains self learning material, lectures, reflection exercises + Moodle exam
Design project (work) contains real life project either with LAB RnD projects or with company co-operation

In design project students learn to
- utilize a user driven process in creation of new service ideas
- apply multicasting in creation of a user experience
- apply the principles of sustainability in service development
- utilize design process in creation of new service idea and in the development of a service concept
- model, test and present service ideas by prototyping

Timing and attendance

Studio 15 cr September - November/December apr. 3 days/week with lectures, design work and independent team work without contact teaching.

75% attendance required. Absence compensated with extra assignments and discussed with teacher.

Working life cooperation

Projects topics are linked to Research development in LAB and company co-operation projects.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics studies in Sustainable design business or in other design disciplines

Assessment criteria

Exam - 80 % correct is accepted
Design critiques
Participation in a design project and exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to participate exam, exercises and design work
Failing to meet scale 1 criteria

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

The student...
•Is able to use individual professional concepts/terminology and point familiarity with the knowledge base of the sustainable and user driven design field
•Is able to look for given information and gather given user data from different information sources
•Is able to use learned sustainable and user driven 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 use key professional concepts/terminology consistently
•Is able to gather and narrow down needed information and user data for the concept work
•Is able to use and implement sustainable and user driven 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 use professional concepts/terminology expertly
•Is able to gather information and user data in a versatile way and is able to select and evaluate how team is using them for the concept work
•Is able to use & choose sustainable and user driven 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

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Ville Huhtanen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- present their work to peer audiences and evaluate them critically
- make use of various visual idea generation methods
- use personal observations and emotions as a starting point for creative thinking
- make connections between visual arts and other forms of visual culture
- analyse, interpret and explain contemporary visual culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

In the Visual Design/Visual Expression course, we will create a group exhibition on the Mukkula campus.

For the exhibition, you can make an artistic, design or other creative process output either in a group or alone.

During the exhibition project we will learn to identify our own creative skills and personal content in creative work. We will learn to perceive the creative process and to identify a creative way of working that is natural to us.

We will discuss art and design using discursive methods of interpretation and critical thinking, learning concepts and ways of thinking specific to the creative fields.

We will produce an exhibition together, and learn the skills of collaborative creative processes.

Producing an exhibition involves activities such as publicity, hanging, hanging, opening, documentation, dismantling and maintenance.

During the session, a project portfolio will be compiled to document your own creative process.

The course will be taught on the Mukkula campus. The learning methods include independent learning tasks, lectures, group co-design, tutorial discussions on the processes of the works, a final discussion in which the finished works are interpreted and evaluated, peer evaluation in group discussions and self-evaluation during the process using a process portfolio.

Contents

Visual design

Implementation description

Visual Design is a basic course in visual and creative thinking. This five-credit course involves the conceptualisation, design, development and implementation of a creative design or artistic process, and the final product of which is presented to the public. The output may for example be a body of work for a collective exhibition, a performance, a short film or a service design concept.

Artistic and design outputs will be discussed and jointly evaluated during the course. The creative process will also be examined and learnt how to evaluate it. Visual thinking will be developed through practical visual work and by comparing it with other visual cultures. A critical approach to evaluation, discussion and thinking will be applied in discussions.

The creative process will be approached in stages, with tools for ideation, design and artistic thinking provided for the different stages. Through your own creative work, you will explore your own thinking, feelings and perception as a starting point for visual work.

Assessment criteria

Tutoring discussions during the process
Evaluation of the creative process by assessing the process portfolio
Self-evaluation
Peer evaluation in group discussions
Final discussion to evaluate the finished body of work
Numerical assessment on a scale of 1-5

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

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business
Teachers
  • Olli Seppälä
Scheduling groups
  • Practice 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTISDB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Design Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Practice 1

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

This course is held in campus classrooms. The course contains personal practises for different softwares and teacher-led tutorials for softwares.

Timing and attendance

The course is timed to the fall 2024 and the exact dates of the starting and ending can be found from Peppi.

Learning material and recommended literature

Learning material will be located on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

All alternative ways of completing the course will be negotiated with the teacher of the course.

Exam retakes

Possibilities of renewing the course must be negotiated with the teacher of this course.

Learning environment

- Computer classrooms
- Moodle page (informed in the beginning of the course)

Student time use and work load

Course days in campus. Students will need time to practice and complete some tasks outside the course days.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

This course doesn't require any previous skills and knowledge.

Assessment criteria

Personal tasks and practices and presence and activity in the learning events/days.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Too many unexplained absences
- No or very minimal activity in the class and course

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

- Student knows softwares in her field and can use some basic features in them
- Student's work has some unclear or irrelevant content
- Student's skill level is seriously low

80% requirement of attendance is applied to affect to the grade regardless the skill level.

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

- Student understands the differences and capabilities of different softwares and can use them in a good level
- Student is able to create good results in the tasks
- Student's work is good quality. He expresses motivation and attendance in the learning events.

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

- Student's has a deep understanding of the needs and importance of different softwares of her field
- Student is active, motivated and is proactive in learning new
- Student creates good quality results in the tasks