Study Guide

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 careerpath 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

Implementation and methods of teaching

Meetings with your Tutor teacher. Lectures, exercises and discussions on topics related to the stages of studies and the professional growth of students.

Timing and attendance

The course runs for the whole academic year. Face-to-face meetings once a month. 60% 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 renew 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 teaching about 18 hours, self-study about 9 hours.

Contents

Course contents include topics such as study skills, self-management, working in a group, well-being.

Assessment criteria

Completion of coursework.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Students 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.

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 careerpath 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

Implementation and methods of teaching

Individual and group counselling for students on campus and in the zoo.

Timing and attendance

Attendance at 3-4 meetings per year is mandatory.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material distributed by the teacher

Learning environment

campus, zoom

Contents

Guidance and discussions related to studying, learning and phenomena in the field of art/communication and photography.
Guidance and discussions related to students' individual professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Active participation in discussions.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not attend the meetings if the studies are not progressing.

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 careerpath 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

Implementation and methods of teaching

Classroom teaching, distance learning, lectures, online lectures, assignments, data search, independent work, exam

Orientation of students to LAB University of Applied Sciences studies:
- Orientation days 28.8. - 1.9. Skinnarila campus - Compulsory attendance
- Tutorials (face-to-face, distance) - compulsory attendance
- information: e.g. traineeships - compulsory attendance
- introduction to eLAB and independent eLAB learning
- @lab avain - online course, Moodle
- making a personal study plan (HOPS)
- HOPS discussion

Timing and attendance

Autumn-Spring semester

Timing and attendance:
- Orientation days 100% attendance
- tutor classes 80% attendance needed to complete the course
- completion of learning tasks 100%

Traineeship information autumn and/or spring semester

Recommended: exchange info in autumn or spring semester

Learning material and recommended literature

- eLAB
- LAB-amk website
- Professional growth 1 e-learning environment material in Moodle
- Materials in the Visual Arts Training module (KUVAHARJ)

Learning environment

Skinnarila campus facilities, online learning environment moodle, Office365 tools (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Yammer, Teams) and Zoom web conferencing tools, web and other possible virtual tools; Lappeenranta museums, galleries, cultural facilities and other possible art presentation and publishing environments

Student time use and work load

1 credit is on average 27 hours of student work.

Contents

Fine artist's skills, professional growth, studying and learning environments in higher education, own skills strengths and development needs.

Students will be able to:
- plan their own learning and act in collaborative situations concerning their own studies
- identify themselves as learners and develop their own learning skills
- to work as a member of a team
- work in the learning environments of the UAS.
- understand their own field and its future competence needs
- operate in the electronic systems of the LAB UAS
- identify their own competences, strengths and development needs -
- develop their own personal study and career plan
- give feedback on services and participate in the development of education and training

Professional Growth 1 (1 cr) contents:
- grouping
- HOPS, eAHOT (your own competences, strengths and development needs - SWOT)
- feedback interviews
- orientation of traineeships
- work-based learning (LAB duuni)
- orientation for exchange studies - exchange information
- @LAB key - LAB systems etc.

- learning diary: 1) identification and articulation of own competences, 2) reflection on competences per module, 3) summary of development
- 3.3.2.2. independent work

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior studies are required.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

- absence from orientation days
- attendance at tutorials less than 80 %
- HOPS not completed
- no HOPS discussion
- missing diary entries (80% entries required for approval)
- missing other assignments

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The course is assessed on a pass/fail basis, with good knowledge required for a pass:
- attendance at orientation days
- Attendance at tutorials of at least 80 %.
- HOPS completed
- HOPS/results discussion with tutor (one-to-one discussion)
- Monthly journal entries made
- other tasks completed 100 %

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 careerpath 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

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, learning tasks, learning diary, and discussions.

Timing and attendance

Timing from August 2023 to May 2024. 75% attendance required. Absences will not be compensated, but the day's assignments will be returned by the due date.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study and lecture material as well as a bibliography can be found on the course's Moodle implementation.

Exam retakes

No retake (there is no exam).

Learning environment

Contact sessions at Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19).
Moodle, Zoom.

Student time use and work load

1 ECTS academic credits = ca. 27 hours of study

Contents

Course contents include topics such as study skills, self-management, working in a group, well-being.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

This course is part of the compulsory common studies for first-year bachelor's degree students of user interface and experience design.

Assessment criteria

Completion of coursework.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Students 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.

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

Approved/Failed

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 careerpath 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

Implementation and methods of teaching

Teaching takes place in face-to-face and remote sessions in two-hour periods. The course is delivered through discussion-based teaching, various exercises and essays.

Timing and attendance

The studies are carried out at the times indicated in the timetable, as well as independently.
Building competence requires active attendance throughout the course.

Student time use and work load

1 credit of the course consists of 13,5 student hours per semester

Contents

The course focuses on identifying and planning your own learning and working, and developing your learning skills. Through a variety of exercises, the course outlines the field, one's own learning and professional identity, as well as future competence needs. Oral, written and visual expression will be practised.

Assessment criteria

Active attendance during the course. Completion of the exercises and returning them in due time

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

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 careerpath 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

Implementation and methods of teaching

Professional growth 1 (1 credit), approx. 2h/month group supervision + individual assignments
The student recognizes his own skills, strengths and development needs
Create your own personal study and career plan
Gives feedback on services and participates in training development
Grouping, peer support.
Competence - own competence, own strengths and development needs - SWOT - orientation of internships, closeness to working life in studies

Timing and attendance

Implementation every month for 2 hours

Assessment criteria

Evaluation HYV/HYL
Completing the course requires completing the assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

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 careerpath 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

Implementation and methods of teaching

Professional growth 1 (1 credit), approx. 2h/month group supervision + individual assignments
The student recognizes his own skills, strengths and development needs
Create your own personal study and career plan
Gives feedback on services and participates in training development
Grouping, peer support.
Competence - own competence, own strengths and development needs - SWOT - orientation of internships, closeness to working life in studiesToteutus kuukausittain 2h

Timing and attendance

Implementation every month for 2 hours

Assessment criteria

Evaluation HYV/HYL
Completing the course requires completing the assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

Approved/Failed

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

Approved/Failed

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

Approved/Failed

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

Approved/Failed

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

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 careerpath 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

Approved/Failed