Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student can
- use typography as an expressive means of visual communication
- use communication, symbolism, colors and other elements of the skill and create a visual hierarchy
- analyze, interpret and verbalize graphic design work and work processes using professional vocabulary
- consider the possibilities and limitations of the publishing platform
- work with partners in a professional manner

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, discussions, practical exercises, group work, independent work

Timing and attendance

The course requires 80% class attendance and active participation in the production of the publication.

Learning material and recommended literature

Literature will be announced during the course.

Alternative completion methods

To be agreed separately with the teacher.

Learning environment

The course is taught as contact studies at the Lahti campus.

Student time use and work load

In addition to contact teaching, the course includes independent work. The total workload of the student, including contact teaching, is 135 hours.

Contents

During the course, a photography publication will be realised according to the plan. The work will be done in interaction with other group members and collaborators. The management of the different steps involved in the practical realisation, discussions about the photographs, the layout of the publication and other expressive content are the main contents of the course.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

AM00CW71-3001 Julkaisukonseptin suunnittelu (Publication concept design) must be completed before attending the course.

Assessment criteria

The areas to be assessed are specified in the evaluation criteria.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

An approved mark for the course (grades 1-5) requires the completion and return of assignments in accordance with the instructions and sufficient attendance and active participation in the work. An approved mark also requires sufficient mastery of the topics studied during the course.

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

Actively participates in the work. Can work in a team and communicate with target groups and partners. Can apply techniques, working methods, methods and processes in their own work in a guided way. Has a command of the professional terminology and jargon associated with the production of photojournalism.

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

Actively participates in the work and is able to develop their work based on feedback. Can work in a team and communicate professionally, taking into account the target groups and partners. Can apply techniques, working methods, models and processes in a guided and independent manner, justifying their choices and using them to produce interesting visual material. Can consistently use professional terminology and jargon related to the production of visual publications.

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

Participates actively and autonomously and is able to develop their work both on their own initiative and on the basis of feedback. Can work in a team and communicate in a competent and professional manner, taking into account target groups and partners. Can independently select and justify appropriate techniques, working methods, models and processes and produce particularly skilful and interesting visual material using the techniques and working methods learnt. Can use the professional terminology and jargon associated with the production of visual publications in a consistent, comprehensive and competent manner.