Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Graphic Design (in Finnish), (2020, 2021, 2022)
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
27.10.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
20 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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Graphic Design (in Finnish), (2020, 2021, 2022)
Teachers
- Harri Heikkilä
- Maaria Niskala
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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MLTIVV23S
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MLTIUXUI22S
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MLTIPAL22K
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MLTIPAL22S
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MLTIGR22S
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MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
Implementation and methods of teaching
In the UI/IxD studio, the students build a better user experience by combining the physical and digital space in a real client case. The course starts with planning wayfinding systems, focusing on space as an interface and people as its users. The course will use both service design and user interface design methods to build systems that make navigation as natural and frictionless as possible. As the course progresses, more digital elements, such as interactive signage, will be introduced.
Space as an interface is an inherently interdisciplinary approach to our built environment.
Students work in small groups, lead their own design process and are responsible for the final outcome.
The studio also provides theory lessons and teaches good practice in the field
Teachers mentor student teams throughout the course.
Timing and attendance
The course lasts for the whole semester
Part of the days and weeks of the course are for independent work.
Teachers are available at least once a week, often more. The exact timetable will be found on Moodle.
Attendance mandatory on the theory and visit days indicated in the timetable.
Learning material and recommended literature
Central course litterature:
Chris Calori (2015): Signage and way finding design (kirjastossa sähköisenä)
David Gibson (2009): The wayfinding handbook (kirjastossa sähköisenä)
Alan Cooper (2014): About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design (kirjastossa sähköisenä)
Further reading and material used in the teaching will be added to Moodle e-learning environment.
Working life cooperation
Real life projects with clients. Visit to studios and outside organisations. Guest lectures from the design field.
Learning environment
Campus, excursions, moodle and other online tools
Student time use and work load
Attendance is mandatory to complete the course. Practical work will be carried out in groups for the client.
The studio working hours during the semester are 540 hours, part of the days and weeks of the course are independent work time.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
1. and 2. year studies.
Preliminary assignment on wayfinding systems
Additional assignment on typography for those who have no previous studies in the field.
Assessment criteria
- Attendance
- Exercises and learning tasks
- Presentations and discussions
- Project management and outcome
- Peer evaluation and self-evaluation, learning diary
The client's assessment may affect the grade.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
- The project outcome does not comply with the objectives of the assignment or is incomplete
- The design work does not answer the brief
- The research is insufficient
- The role and/or teamwork in the design project has failed
The course is also rejected if the student:
- Does not know how to use professional concepts and does not justify her/his/their activities
- Does not use the methods and processes learned in the course
- Can't act customer-oriented
- The student has not been present
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The project outcome is generally in line with the objectives of the assignment
- The design work at least partially answers the brief
- The research has been, to some extent, completed
- The role and/or teamwork has been performed acceptably.
A course grade of 1 also requires that the student:
- Can use professional concepts and justify their actions
- Can use learned methods and processes
- Can act customer-oriented
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The project outcome is according to the assignment's objectives and is implemented appropriately.
- The design work is wide-ranging and supports the brief
- The role and/or teamwork has been performed well
A course grade of 3 also requires that the student:
- Can use professional terms in a versatile way and communicate professionally
- Can choose methods and processes suitable for the activity and justify their choice
- Can take into account the needs of the target group and/or the client appropriately, as well as other course participants
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The project outcome aligns with the assignment's goals and even exceeds them.
- The design work is exceptionally well executed and answers the brief
- The student is proactive and acts excellently in their role in the team
A course grade of 5 also requires that the student:
- Can use methods expertly, communicate professionally, and consider all target groups.
- Can choose, combine and develop methods and processes suitable for the activity to support work
- Can take full responsibility for learning and the project
- Receives excellent feedback from the client and also from other course participants
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
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
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Graphic Design (in Finnish), (2020, 2021, 2022)
Teachers
- Marion Robinson
- Sara Bengts
- Heli Kamaja
- Petri Suni
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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MLTIGR22S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues
Implementation and methods of teaching
Info, student's own work, personal guidance, on-campus seminar teams meetings.
The 1 credit course on writing a thesis report is a course organised by the LAB for all students, who must register for it in Moodle on their own course platform. The course is delivered by distance learning. This is included in the planning phase of the thesis.
Timing and attendance
Attendance at seminar group meetings is compulsory.
Learning material and recommended literature
Thesis learning materials are distributed in the thesis-related Research and Development course.
Check reference materials in the graphic design section of the Institute of Design thesis moodle.
Lab Thesis Guide.
Alternative completion methods
Only agreed with the supervising teachers in exceptional cases.
Working life cooperation
Individual theses may be carried out as assignments from working life or in cooperation with working life partners. In such cases, the student will enter into a contract with the employer in accordance with the Lab guidelines.
Learning environment
Zoom and campus, showrooms.
Student time use and work load
The thesis design component is 5 credits, equivalent to approximately 135 hours of student work (one credit 27 hours).
Contents
The planning of the thesis starts already in the spring of the third year with an info session. By the beginning of the academic year in autumn, the student must have a topic ready and prepared.
The separate course Research and Development (5 credits) guides the student through the planning phase of the thesis. The material for this course is available on Moodle. It will be completed during the late spring and summer in the context of a general research component in the field of design and visual communication. Assignments 1 and 2 will be completed and presented at the first face-to-face class. These are the work plan and the disposition. Research and development will continue through the fall semester.
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Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
You can start writing your thesis when you have completed minimum 165 credits.
Assessment criteria
Accepted performance requires active participation in the seminar group, accepted the topic, workplan and disposition.
Competency-based assessment:
The student will be able to develop a topic and a work plan with a timetable and objectives appropriate to him/her.
The student will be able to present and discuss the topic.
The student takes into account the ethical issues central to the thesis
Identify and name appropriate research methods and select the ones that best support their work
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
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
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Graphic Design (in Finnish), (2020, 2021, 2022)
Teachers
- Petri Suni
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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MLTIGR22S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The students are able to
- report their work on a project to the client, project management or funder
- demonstrate, using citations, that they are familiar with practices in their field
- create a visual written project report.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course will be taught face-to-face and will consist of presentations and discussions. In addition, there will be independent work.
Timing and attendance
The course will take place in autumn 2025. There will be two face-to-face meetings. 50% attendance is required for successful completion.
Learning material and recommended literature
Can be found on the course's Moodle platform.
Exam retakes
It is not possible to retake the course (there is no exam).
Learning environment
Mukkulankatu campus and Moodle platform.
Student time use and work load
The 27 working hours of the 1 credit course are divided as follows: face-to-face meetings about 6 hours, independent work about 21 hours.
Contents
During the course you will learn about the practices in your field and how to report your work verbally and visually.
Assessment criteria
Assessment based on coursework, presentations, activity and attendance. In addition, self- and peer-assessment for group work.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student can give fragmented or unclear descriptions of the activity. Students demonstrate inconsistent or superficial understanding of visual communication practices and use sources without a clear connection to the content. The student can produce a report, but visual elements are arbitrary and do not support communication in a meaningful way.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student can describe the activity in general terms. They can identify practices in the field of visual communication and use references to support specific examples. The student will be able to produce a written report in which visual elements relate to the topic and support the basic communication of the content.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student will be able to report on activities in a clear and structured way, taking into account the needs of different target groups. They can describe and explain visual communication practices and use references to support their arguments. Students will be able to produce a written report using visual elements in a way that supports the structure of the communication and contributes to the understanding of the content.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Students can report on activities in a competent and appropriate way to different target groups. Students can evaluate visual communication practices and critically justify their choices using references. Students will be able to produce a visually high-quality and polished written report in which visual elements build, structure and deepen the impact of the communication.