Study Guide

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.

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.

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