Basics of Publication DesignLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AM00CM46
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to
- use the design tools and methods
- select and compare publishing platforms
- use visual storytelling and visual elements (typography, picture, space, format, colors)
- design and produce a publication which supports the content and intended message.
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
22.02.2023 - 20.04.2023
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
- Julia Ojapelto
Scheduling groups
- Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIGR22S
Small groups
- Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the design tools and methods
- select and compare publishing platforms
- use visual storytelling and visual elements (typography, picture, space, format, colors)
- design and produce a publication which supports the content and intended message.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, tasks, presentations and discussions.
Timing and attendance
The schedule is in the course's Moodle environment. Obligatory presence on the first day, lectures and presentations. There is no need for additional tasks when absent but tasks have to do within given time.
Learning material and recommended literature
Learning materials and literature list are in course's Moodle environment.
Alternative completion methods
Presented evidence of experience and learned skills e.g. in work life.
Working life cooperation
If possible the main task is a co-operation project.
Learning environment
In Mukkulankatu campus and Moodle learning environment.
Student time use and work load
Tasks 50 %, lectures 25 %, literature ja learning tasks 15 %, presentations and discussions 10 %.
Contents
During the course students will learn to use Adobe InDesign for creating a publication concept, will get to know different publication types and their characters, forms and formats, publication process and the tasks of the publication team, how to visualise the publication concept, how to work with resource materials and create layout for the outcome,
Assessment criteria
Tasks 85 %, presentations and discussions 15 %.
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
A1 Is able to consistently use the professional terminology of publishing and argue actions using industry methods
B1 Is able to apply diversely learnt methods and processes
C3 Is able to act customer-orientated
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
A1 Is able to use broad-based the professional terminology of publishing and communicate taking in consideration the target group
B1 Is able to choose suitable methods and processes for actions and argue the decisions.
C3 Is able to take appropriately in consideration the needs of the target group.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
A1 Is able to expertly use the professional methods of publishing and based on those build a functional concept
B1 Is able to choose, combine and develop suitable methods and processes for actions
C3 Is able to take responsibility of the whole concept process.
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
01.04.2022 - 20.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
2 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
- Julia Ojapelto
Teacher in charge
Tero Leponiemi
Scheduling groups
- GR (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIGR21S
Small groups
- GR
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the design tools and methods
- select and compare publishing platforms
- use visual storytelling and visual elements (typography, picture, space, format, colors)
- design and produce a publication which supports the content and intended message.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, tasks, presentations and discussions.
Timing and attendance
The schedule is in the course's Moodle environment. Obligatory presence on the first day, lectures and presentations. There is no need for additional tasks when absent but tasks have to do within given time.
Learning material and recommended literature
Learning materials and literature list are in course's Moodle environment.
Alternative completion methods
Presented evidence of experience and learned skills e.g. in work life.
Working life cooperation
If possible the main task is a co-operation project.
Learning environment
In Mukkulankatu campus and Moodle learning environment.
Student time use and work load
Tasks 50 %, lectures 25 %, literature ja learning tasks 15 %, presentations and discussions 10 %.
Contents
During the course students will learn to use Adobe InDesign for creating a publication concept, will get to know different publication types and their characters, forms and formats, publication process and the tasks of the publication team, how to visualise the publication concept, how to work with resource materials and create layout for the outcome,
Assessment criteria
Tasks 85 %, presentations and discussions 15 %.
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
A1 Is able to consistently use the professional terminology of publishing and argue actions using industry methods
B1 Is able to apply diversely learnt methods and processes
C3 Is able to act customer-orientated
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
A1 Is able to use broad-based the professional terminology of publishing and communicate taking in consideration the target group
B1 Is able to choose suitable methods and processes for actions and argue the decisions.
C3 Is able to take appropriately in consideration the needs of the target group.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
A1 Is able to expertly use the professional methods of publishing and based on those build a functional concept
B1 Is able to choose, combine and develop suitable methods and processes for actions
C3 Is able to take responsibility of the whole concept process.