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Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)

Degree:
Bachelor of Culture and Arts

Degree title:
Bachelor of Culture and Arts

Credits:
240 ects

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Service Design (in Finnish) 23S, full-time studies, Lahti
Code
(MLTIPAL23S)
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Service Design (in Finnish) 22S, full-time studies, Lahti
Code
(MLTIPAL22S)

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Service Design (in Finnish) 23K, full-time studies, Lahti
Code
(MLTIPAL23K)
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Service Design (in Finnish) 21S, full-time studies, Lahti
Code
(PAL21SLTI)

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Service Design 22K, full-time studies, Lahti
Code
(PAL22KLTI)
Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

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
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Auli Haarnio
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL23S
  • MLTIPAL23K
  • MLTIEX25K
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- work in her or his respective professional role within an international team
- communicate professionally in an international setting
- take the various aspects of sustainability into account in their professional work.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL23S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- utilize various learning opportunities in curriculum
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- create a study plan that supports the future career goal
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Implementation and methods of teaching

AK 2 (Professional growth 2) (1 credit), approx. 2h/month group guidance + individual assignments
The student can independently plan and monitor the progress of their own studies in the systems.
Recognizes own competence, own strengths and development needs.
The student deepens his own professional knowledge.
Know how to promote your own competence identity by preparing a personal study and career plan.
Gives feedback on services and participates in training development.
The student is familiar with the various possibilities for competence development: working life, projects, LAB-career services.

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

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL22S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills- evaluate innovative or alternative future competences required in their own field
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- masters the professional concepts of their own field and is able to point out their competenciesduring job recruitment processes
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Implementation and methods of teaching

The student is able to
- identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
- evaluate innovative or alternative future competences required in their own field
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- masters the professional concepts of their own field and is able to point out their competenciesduring job recruitment processes
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Auli Haarnio
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills- evaluate innovative or alternative future competences required in their own field
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- masters the professional concepts of their own field and is able to point out their competenciesduring job recruitment processes
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Implementation and methods of teaching

The student is able to
- identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
- evaluate innovative or alternative future competences required in their own field
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- masters the professional concepts of their own field and is able to point out their competenciesduring job recruitment processes
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 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)
Teachers
  • Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Groups
  • MLTIPAL22K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe work-related phenomena and use related concepts
- act in a productive way, following the practices of the workplace and the ethical principles of the profession
- use the techniques, work methods, models and processes that they have learnt
- act in a customer-oriented way in interactive situations in the workplace and in the cooperation network
- evaluate and develop their own competence int the work done in practical training

Implementation and methods of teaching

The traineeship is part of your studies at a university of applied sciences.  
The aim of the work placement is to familiarise students in a guided way with practical work tasks and the application of knowledge and skills in working life, especially those that are essential for vocational studies.  

Internships can be carried out in your home country or abroad. Find out more about internships abroad on eLAB.  

TRAINEESHIPS ARE PART OF YOUR STUDIES WHEN  
1. the internship plan and contract have been returned in time and approved by the internship supervisor of the degree programme before the start of the internship  
2. a traineeship diary is kept during the traineeship  
3. during the traineeship, documentation of the traineeship is kept  
4. after the placement, reporting on the placement in accordance with the reporting guidelines and the prescribed timetable 

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Approved when in accordance with the ditching  
- a traineeship plan and contract have been drawn up before the start of the traineeship  
- a training logbook is kept during the traineeship  
- during the traineeship, documentation of the traineeship tasks and/or other  
- after the traineeship, the traineeship has been reported with the required annexes and scope, within the required timeframe 

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.08.2024 - 27.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 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)
Teachers
  • Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Groups
  • MLTIPAL22K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe work-related phenomena and use related concepts
- act in a productive way, following the practices of the workplace and the ethical principles of the profession
- use the techniques, work methods, models and processes that they have learnt
- act in a customer-oriented way in interactive situations in the workplace and in the cooperation network
- evaluate and develop their own competence int the work done in practical training

Implementation and methods of teaching

The traineeship is part of your studies at a university of applied sciences.  
The aim of the work placement is to familiarise students in a guided way with practical work tasks and the application of knowledge and skills in working life, especially those that are essential for vocational studies.  

Internships can be carried out in your home country or abroad. Find out more about internships abroad on eLAB.  

TRAINEESHIPS ARE PART OF YOUR STUDIES WHEN  
1. the internship plan and contract have been returned in time and approved by the internship supervisor of the degree programme before the start of the internship  
2. a traineeship diary is kept during the traineeship  
3. during the traineeship, documentation of the traineeship is kept  
4. after the placement, reporting on the placement in accordance with the reporting guidelines and the prescribed timetable 

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Approved when in accordance with the ditching  
- a traineeship plan and contract have been drawn up before the start of the traineeship  
- a training logbook is kept during the traineeship  
- during the traineeship, documentation of the traineeship tasks and/or other  
- after the traineeship, the traineeship has been reported with the required annexes and scope, within the required timeframe 

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

20 op

Virtual portion

9 op

RDI portion

15 op

Mode of delivery

55 % Contact teaching, 45 % Distance learning

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sara Ikävalko
  • Pablo Riquelme Soto
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL22S
  • MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
  • Practice 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- recognize public organization's traditions, practices and decision-making in relation to design and development efforts
- perform development work within the changing operating environments of the public-sector
- function in their own professional role in a multidisciplinary team's work
- operate as an active consultant to support a projects management and leadership
- visualize and document the design work for the needs of different stakeholders
- utilize design thinking and design work in developing management, operations and organizations

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

28.03.2025 - 20.05.2025

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Kimmo Kukkonen
  • Mika Huovinen
Scheduling groups
  • Opetus (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
  • Teaching

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- utilize modelling learning environments as part of a product development process
- produce rapid prototypes for product development.

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

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Susanna Björklund
  • Heikki Nuutinen
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIVK23S
  • MLTIUXUI22S
  • MLTIPAL22S
  • MLTIVK22S
  • MLTIGR22S
  • MLTIPAL23K
  • MLTIMES21S
  • MLTISIK22S
  • MLTITEMU22S
  • MLTIPUMU22S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify entrepreneurial competence requirements and evaluate their personal competencies
- identify and assess opportunities and plan a business operation in the business environment of their chosen field
- identify common contract types, legislation and practices specific to their chosen field
- take into account copyright law and intellectual property rights in their work.

Timing and attendance

Course performance:
- attending lectures on site as face-to-face teaching (six sessions in total, some sessions consecutively on the same day: the first in the morning, the second in the afternoon)
- lecture diary return informed in Moodle later.
- workshop to be announced later.

80% attendance required.

Alternative completion methods

ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL OF THE COURSE
A course can be accredited if.
- you have completed min. 5 credits of entrepreneurship studies at university/university level (register or similar extract)
- you have worked as a full-time entrepreneur for at least. 3 years (business registration certificate)
link to eAhot. i.e. fill in the online application form. https://peppiohjeet.lab.fi/opintoni/eahot/

Student time use and work load

The scope of the course is 5 credits. On average, 5 x 27h = 135h of work is required to achieve the desired level of competence. The total number of hours is divided into face-to-face teaching, teamwork, workshop days and independent work.

Contents

The course consists of four modules
1. What is entrepreneurship
-Stories about entrepreneurship and its future
- Marketing and company networks
2. Company finances, taxation and accounting basics
3. Commercial, contractual and copyright rights and establishing a company
4. Group work establishing a company and business idea
- Preparing and presenting a business plan (business model canvas, pitching)
- Corporate image and brand

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge required.

Assessment criteria

Active attendance in the course, and successful completion and return of the assigned assignments according to the timetable. Participation as an active team member in group work is essential.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A fail grade is given when the student has not achieved the learning objectives of the course or has not been able to demonstrate his/her competence. Or the student has not completed the tasks for which he/she is responsible and not participated as an active member of the group work assigment. Missing the workshop days will result to failing the course.

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

Student
- Can work according to instructions.
- Can search for professional information related to the course in a guided way.
- Has participated in common teaching situations 80%.
- Has carried out the tasks for which he/she was responsible in a guided way.
- Has not shown activity, initiative and self-direction in carrying out group work.

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

Student
- can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process.
- can use what he/she has learned in a planned and creative way.
- has done well in completing the tasks for which he/she was responsible within the time limits.
- has demonstrated activity, initiative and self-direction as a member of a team.
- can apply the methods used, suggest and brainstorm ways of working and communicate constructively in a team.

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

Student:
- can apply and develop a variety of options in his/her working process.
- Can use what he/she has learned in a planned and creative way and apply the feedback he/she receives.
- Has done an excellent job of completing the tasks for which he/she was responsible within the time limits.
- has systematically demonstrated exceptional activity, initiative, ability to ideate and self-direction as a member of a team, offering to help others when needed, where possible.
- can apply the methods used, propose and innovate approaches and ideas, and communicate constructively within the team.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

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 Visual Design (in Finnish), (2023)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Heikki Nuutinen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIVV23S
  • MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the concept, contents and characteristics of marketing
- use the methods of marketing communication and branding in their professional activity
- select appropriate methods and channels for marketing communication and branding.

Implementation and methods of teaching

- Lectures as face-to-face teaching
- Class assignments, 5-10 pcs
- Project assignments, 3-4 units
- On-site presence and participation in discussion
- Literature
• Mooc section
Possible:
- Visits
- Visiting lecturers

Timing and attendance

The lectures will take place between 1.8.–31.12.2024.
Attendance 80%.

Learning material and recommended literature

- Computer program for visual presentations
- Pen and paper
- Camera (mobile phone)
- Senses and brain
- Literature to be announced at the beginning of the course

Learning environment

The course is taught face-to-face.
The Mooc section is carried out independently according to a given timetable.

Contents

The course is taught face-to-face.
The Mooc section is carried out independently according to a given timetable.
The lectures include theoretical parts, audiovisual material and group and individual classroom exercises.
The course involves designing a brand concept for an existing or fictional company, product or innovation.
Where possible, the course aims to organise visits or guest lecturers.
Attendance and participation in discussion are essential to the nature of the course.

Assessment criteria

5
Attended at least 90% of the time.
All tasks done with thought and ambition.
Contributed constructively to the debate.
Demonstrated original and high quality visual thinking and design skills.

4
Attended at least 90%.
All tasks done with thought and ambition.
Participated constructively in the discussion.
Demonstrated good visual thinking and design skills.

3
Attended at least 80%.
All tasks done with thought.
Participated in the debate.
Demonstrated some visual thinking and design skills.

2
Present at least 80% of the time.
All tasks completed.

1
Attended at least 80%.
Most tasks completed (may require additional tasks).

0 Failed.
Did not attend or complete tasks.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Heikki Nuutinen
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL23S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the concept, contents and characteristics of marketing thought
- use the methods of marketing communication and branding in their professional activity
- draw up a marketing plan
- select appropriate methods and channels for marketing communication and branding.

Implementation and methods of teaching

- Lectures as face-to-face teaching
- Class assignments, 5-10 pcs
- Project assignments, 3-4 units
- On-site presence and participation in discussion
- Literature
• Mooc section
Possible:
- Visits
- Visiting lecturers

Timing and attendance

The lectures will take place between 1.8.–31.12.2024.
Attendance 80%.

Learning material and recommended literature

- Computer program for visual presentations
- Pen and paper
- Camera (mobile phone)
- Senses and brain
- Literature to be announced at the beginning of the course

Learning environment

The course is taught face-to-face.
The Mooc section is carried out independently according to a given timetable.

Contents

The course is taught face-to-face.
The Mooc section is carried out independently according to a given timetable.
The lectures include theoretical parts, audiovisual material and group and individual classroom exercises.
The course involves designing a brand concept for an existing or fictional company, product or innovation.
Where possible, the course aims to organise visits or guest lecturers.
Attendance and participation in discussion are essential to the nature of the course.

Assessment criteria

5
Attended at least 90% of the time.
All tasks done with thought and ambition.
Contributed constructively to the debate.
Demonstrated original and high quality visual thinking and design skills.

4
Attended at least 90%.
All tasks done with thought and ambition.
Participated constructively in the discussion.
Demonstrated good visual thinking and design skills.

3
Attended at least 80%.
All tasks done with thought.
Participated in the debate.
Demonstrated some visual thinking and design skills.

2
Present at least 80% of the time.
All tasks completed.

1
Attended at least 80%.
All tasks done, but incompletely

0 Failed.
Did not attend or complete tasks.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sara Ikävalko
  • Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Scheduling groups
  • Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL21K
Small groups
  • Seminar 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- present the results or output of their thesis
- report on their thesis in writing in accordance with the thesis guidelines of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- write a maturity test.

Implementation and methods of teaching

• Finishing the job. Summary and evaluation seminars. Participation in an exhibition.

Learning material and recommended literature

• Lab thesis manual.

Alternative completion methods

• In exceptional cases, this will be agreed with the supervising teachers.

Working life cooperation

• Individual theses may be carried out in cooperation with working life partners. The construction of an exhibition may also involve cooperation with the working world.

Learning environment

• 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

• At this stage of the course, the thesis has progressed to the finalisation and publication stage.
In the synthesis seminar, permission will be given to participate in the public evaluation.

The written part will be finalised, used in Turnitin and submitted to the assessors. The artwork will be finalised for the exhibition and, in the case of a dummy for a photo book, for example, will be submitted to the evaluators. The judges will have access to the exhibition work in advance in the form of a pdf of the photo booklet that will be sent to them.

Each student will be involved in the construction of the exhibition, its publicity, etc.

One or more external assessors will be invited to the assessment session. The teachers who supervised the work in the seminars will also take part in the evaluation. The communication teachers will give a written opinion on the written part of the work.'

The student uploads the completed, assessed and approved work to Theseus.
Students will take the maturity test as informed by the supervising teacher.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

• Design and implementation of the thesis.

Assessment criteria

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

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

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

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

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

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

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sara Ikävalko
  • Auli Haarnio
Scheduling groups
  • Julkaisuseminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL21S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- present the results or output of their thesis
- report on their thesis in writing in accordance with the thesis guidelines of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- write a maturity test.

Implementation and methods of teaching

• Finishing the job. Summary and evaluation seminars. Participation in an exhibition.

Learning material and recommended literature

• Lab thesis manual.

Alternative completion methods

• In exceptional cases, this will be agreed with the supervising teachers.

Working life cooperation

• Individual theses may be carried out in cooperation with working life partners. The construction of an exhibition may also involve cooperation with the working world.

Learning environment

• 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

• At this stage of the course, the thesis has progressed to the finalisation and publication stage.
In the synthesis seminar, permission will be given to participate in the public evaluation.

The written part will be finalised, used in Turnitin and submitted to the assessors. The artwork will be finalised for the exhibition and, in the case of a dummy for a photo book, for example, will be submitted to the evaluators. The judges will have access to the exhibition work in advance in the form of a pdf of the photo booklet that will be sent to them.

Each student will be involved in the construction of the exhibition, its publicity, etc.

One or more external assessors will be invited to the assessment session. The teachers who supervised the work in the seminars will also take part in the evaluation. The communication teachers will give a written opinion on the written part of the work.'

The student uploads the completed, assessed and approved work to Theseus.
Students will take the maturity test as informed by the supervising teacher.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

• Design and implementation of the thesis.

Assessment criteria

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

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

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

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

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

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

• The evaluation of the completed thesis is based on the evaluation table in the Lab thesis guidelines.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sara Ikävalko
  • Auli Haarnio
  • Heli Kamaja
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL21S
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.  

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 seminars is compulsory. 

Learning material and recommended literature

hesis learning materials are distributed in the thesis-related Research and Development course.  

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 information session (in zoomis).  

In photography studies, a separate course on Research and Development (5 credits) guides students through the thesis planning phase. The material for this course is on Moodle and is self-paced, but with assignments 1 and 2 completed and presented at the topic seminar. These are the work plan and the disposition.  

The 1 credit course on writing a thesis report is a course offered by LAB to all students and must be enrolled in Moodle on their course platform. This is included in the planning phase of the thesis. 

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

You can start writing your thesis when you have completed around 180 credits. 

Assessment criteria

Accepted performance requires active participation in the seminar, tutoring and guidance.  

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. 

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Auli Haarnio
  • Heli Kamaja
Groups
  • MLTIPAL22K

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.  

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 seminars is compulsory. 

Learning material and recommended literature

hesis learning materials are distributed in the thesis-related Research and Development course.  

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 information session (in zoomis).  

In photography studies, a separate course on Research and Development (5 credits) guides students through the thesis planning phase. The material for this course is on Moodle and is self-paced, but with assignments 1 and 2 completed and presented at the topic seminar. These are the work plan and the disposition.  

The 1 credit course on writing a thesis report is a course offered by LAB to all students and must be enrolled in Moodle on their course platform. This is included in the planning phase of the thesis. 

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

You can start writing your thesis when you have completed around 180 credits. 

Assessment criteria

Accepted performance requires active participation in the seminar, tutoring and guidance.  

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. 

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sara Ikävalko
  • Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL21K
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- implement the thesis on the basis of an approved thesis plan.

Implementation and methods of teaching

• Seminars and personal feedback. Students' own work.

Timing and attendance

• The thesis course is spread over two semesters: the end of the autumn semester and the beginning of the spring semester. The credits are awarded in the spring semester.

The seminars are compulsory.

Learning material and recommended literature

• Lab thesis manual

Alternative completion methods

• Only agreed with the supervising teachers in exceptional cases.

Working life cooperation

• Individual theses can be carried out in cooperation with working life (companies, public bodies, etc.).

Learning environment

• Campus, Zoom.

Student time use and work load

• The implementation part of the thesis is 5 credits, corresponding to approximately 135 hours of student work (one credit 27 hours).

Contents

• The thesis course consists of an artistic production and a report, their supervision and exchange seminars. The supervision sessions will monitor the progress of the thesis and reflect on its direction between the supervising teachers and the students working on the thesis.

The artistic production and the writing of the report run in parallel in the work process.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

• prerequisites: Design of a thesis 5 cr

Assessment criteria

• Accepted performance requires active participation in the seminar, tutoring and guidance.

Competency-based assessment:
The student is able to carry out the thesis based on an approved thesis plan.

At this stage, the mid-term evaluation of the thesis will take place orally in seminars.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

• The work does not progress from the planning stage to implementation. The student does not attend seminars.

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

• The numerical evaluation of the thesis will only take place upon publication. The Lab thesis guidelines contain a separate evaluation table for this purpose.

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

• The numerical evaluation of the thesis will only take place upon publication. The Lab thesis guidelines contain a separate evaluation table for this purpose.

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

• The numerical evaluation of the thesis will only take place upon publication. The Lab thesis guidelines contain a separate evaluation table for this purpose.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sara Ikävalko
  • Auli Haarnio
Scheduling groups
  • Saran Ohjattavat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Aulin Ohjattavat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL21S
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- implement the thesis on the basis of an approved thesis plan.

Implementation and methods of teaching

• Seminars and personal feedback. Students' own work.

Timing and attendance

• The thesis course is spread over two semesters: the end of the autumn semester and the beginning of the spring semester. The credits are awarded in the spring semester.

The seminars are compulsory.

Learning material and recommended literature

• Lab thesis manual

Alternative completion methods

• Only agreed with the supervising teachers in exceptional cases.

Working life cooperation

• Individual theses can be carried out in cooperation with working life (companies, public bodies, etc.).

Learning environment

• Campus, Zoom.

Student time use and work load

• The implementation part of the thesis is 5 credits, corresponding to approximately 135 hours of student work (one credit 27 hours).

Contents

• The thesis course consists of an artistic production and a report, their supervision and exchange seminars. The supervision sessions will monitor the progress of the thesis and reflect on its direction between the supervising teachers and the students working on the thesis.

The artistic production and the writing of the report run in parallel in the work process.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

• prerequisites: Design of a thesis 5 cr

Assessment criteria

• Accepted performance requires active participation in the seminar, tutoring and guidance.

Competency-based assessment:
The student is able to carry out the thesis based on an approved thesis plan.

At this stage, the mid-term evaluation of the thesis will take place orally in seminars.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

• The work does not progress from the planning stage to implementation. The student does not attend seminars.

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

• The numerical evaluation of the thesis will only take place upon publication. The Lab thesis guidelines contain a separate evaluation table for this purpose.

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

• The numerical evaluation of the thesis will only take place upon publication. The Lab thesis guidelines contain a separate evaluation table for this purpose.

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

• The numerical evaluation of the thesis will only take place upon publication. The Lab thesis guidelines contain a separate evaluation table for this purpose.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

04.09.2024 - 19.12.2024

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)
Teachers
  • Sari Anttonen
  • Henri Halla-Aho
  • Auli Haarnio
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL22S
  • MLTIPAL21S
Small groups
  • Practice 1

Learning outcomes

This studio course module includes these themes:

Home Interiors Design (10 ECTS)
The student is able to
- observe and analyze the scale, form, functionality and atmosphere of a living space
- create spatial design solutions that are ergonomic and friendly for all senses


Public Interiors Design (10 ECTS)
The student is able to
- take the special requirements for public spaces into account in the design work
- create a concept design for a service space
- create a plan of the interior design, furnishings and lighting for a public interior space
- design accessible public interiors
- work in a multidisciplinary project and communicate professionally.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.05.2025

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)
Teachers
  • Marjut Suokas
  • Auli Haarnio
  • Minna Ulmala
  • Ville Huhtanen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL23S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Theme: Generating ideas
A student is able to
- utilize a user driven process in creation of new service ideas
- apply multicasting in creation of a user experience
- apply the principles of sustainability in service development

Theme: Creating a service concept
The student is able to
- utilize design process in creation of new service idea and in the development of a service concept
- model, test and present service ideas by prototyping
- evaluate an operability of a service concept and its ability to create value

Theme: Team working
The students are able to
- create contacts with working life representatives and advance working life based Service Design project
- develop their Service Design skills in a goal oriented way

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course follows a professional service design process, which allows student teams to solve the real client's problem in a user-oriented way.

Working in field in real life with stakeholders like employees and users, doing projects in collaboration with organizations, independent operation, working in a multidisciplinary team by utilizing digital tools, book discussions and familiarizing yourself with literature and utilizing the learning contract.

Participation in the course requires that the basics of service design/project development and other basic studies have been completed.

NOTE: During the implementation, LAB's working life cooperation is carried out, which requires the student to conclude a confidentiality and IPR transfer agreement.

Timing and attendance

Completing the course requires commitment to a common schedule and teamwork.

The course has a pre-assignment: Before the start of the course, the student reads either the book Miettinen Satu: Palvelumuotoilu -Uusia menetelmiä käyttäjätiedon hankintaan ja hyödyntämiseen tai Tuulaniemi Juha: Palvelumuotoilu.

There is a compulsory attendance 80% of teaching and guidance sessions.

Learning material and recommended literature

Miettinen Satu: Palvelumuotoilu - uusia menetelmiä käyttäjätiedon hankintaan ja hyödyntämiseen,Teknologiainfo Teknova 2011. 2. painos
Tuulaniemi Juha: Palvelumuotoilu, Talentum 2011

Other literature and material is announced during the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • MI_Opettaja_Palvelumuotoilu, Palvelumuotoilu Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
Teacher in charge

Tero Leponiemi

Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL23S
  • MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
  • Practice 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- realize the human scale in the design of interiors
- understand the basics of accessibility and ergonomy

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Sara Ikävalko
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL23S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the basic principles of strategic design
- create new models of value creation by applying design thinking, foresight and ideation in innovation activities
- present a design concept that takes into account the customer's brand
- set goals and draft a plan for a design strategy.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

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 Service Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sara Ikävalko
  • Heikki Saros
  • Timo Sulkamo
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIPAL22K
  • MLTISIK22K
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of lectures and group and individual tasks. Course materials will be published in the Moodle learning environment.

Timing and attendance

The course consists of 5 lectures (4 hours each). Mandatory presence min. 80%. First contact teaching day mandatory

Learning material and recommended literature

Study materials will be published in Moodle e-learning environment. The iInstitute of Design Design method material is recommended: (link)

Alternative completion methods

The course activity s based on contact lessons and group and individual work. Optional study methods are to be agreed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

Evaluation is based on the work presented during the course

Learning environment

Lessons at the university, library, digital learning environment.

Student time use and work load

Student work is 135 hours with main emphasis on students' own work.

Contents

Research and development methods are part of the thesis work studies. The content of the course consists of design research methods and thesis work guide lines. Main goal of the course is the individual thesis work report plan including the disposition and the research questions.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Subject specific knowledge and skills to start the thesis project.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed