Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish) 23S, full-time studies, Lahti
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish) 22S, full-time studies, Lahti
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish) 21S, full-time studies, Lahti
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025
Timing
03.03.2025 - 30.04.2025
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Maaria Niskala
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
- 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.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course includes online lectures and a workshop week at the campus
Timing and attendance
Attendance at the workshop week is mandatory. Compensatory assignments are possible for some of the online lectures.
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
Online lectures, campus, moodle and other online tools.
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
Small groups
- Lecture
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
Lectures, learning tasks, learning diary, and discussions.
Timing and attendance
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
The course focuses on identifying one's own competences, outlining one's own identity as a future professional in the field of user experience and user interface design using various methods, and envisioning career goals and future competence needs.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course is part of the compulsory common studies for second-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.
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI22S
Small groups
- Lecture
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
Lectures, learning tasks, learning diary, and discussions.
Timing and attendance
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
The course covers how to assess innovative or alternative future skills needs in user experience and user interface design, how to identify your own skills and development needs, how to plan your career path, professional terminology and how to make your skills visible when looking for a job.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course is part of the compulsory common studies for third-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.
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 30.05.2025
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
- Maaria Niskala
- Matias Pietilä
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
-
MLTIEX25K
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze an assignment from a client into goals and requirements of a design project
- design functionality and the user interface for a mobile app
- present design concepts using visualizations and prototypes
- produce the documentation needed for the production of a design
- take part in the design and production phases in their professional role.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 27.10.2024
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI21S
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
06.01.2025 - 28.03.2025
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Tommi Veijalainen
- Virtuaaliopettaja MI_Opettaja_UXUI, Käyttöliittymämuotoilu
- Jenni Hautamäki
- Ville Tervo
- Juha-Tapio Hyytiäinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 500. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
Small groups
- Lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- discuss features in interactive products from the perspective of a designer
- design UI functionalities making use of both user side and server side features
- recognise the strengths of different programming platforms
- use a programming language as a tool on a basic level.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, discussions, learning tasks, and exercises.
Timing and attendance
The course represents approximately 135 h of study. 75% attendance required. Absences will not be compensated, but all the course 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
5 ECTS academic credits = ca. 135 hours of study.
Contents
The course includes a discussion of technical solutions for digital products, the functionality of different devices and networks, the characteristics of programming environments, and the most common programming languages used in web technologies.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course is part of the compulsory core studies for second-year bachelor's degree students of user interface and experience design.
Assessment criteria
Assessment scale: fail, 1-5. Learning tasks (40%) and final exercise (40%) 80% of the grade, class activity 20%.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Heikki Nuutinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
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%.
Alternative completion methods
- 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
20.11.2024 - 03.05.2025
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
- Maaria Niskala
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI21S
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.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.12.2024
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
- Maaria Niskala
- Heli Kamaja
Scheduling groups
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI21S
Small groups
- Seminar 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 - 03.05.2025
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
- Maaria Niskala
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI21S
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- implement the thesis on the basis of an approved thesis plan.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Ville Tervo
- Jenni Hautamäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
Small groups
- Lecture
Implementation and methods of teaching
Classroom lectures and remote lectures. Course consists of lectures and related exercises done both in small groups during lectures and independently.
Learning material and recommended literature
Prototyping for Designers: Developing the Best Digital and Physical Products
Kathryn McElroy
https://www.amazon.com/Prototyping-Designers-Developing-Physical-Products/dp/1491954086
Learning environment
Course's Moodle page is opened before the course begins. Enrolled participants will get an email notification.
Contents
- Prototyping goals and methods
- Prototyping fidelity and practical use cases
- Prototyping tools
- Prototyping as part of software development
- Advanced prototyping skills (Figma)
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Completion of the course UX Design Practice is required for enrolling.
Assessment criteria
Course grade is calculated as a sum of assessed performance in small lecture exercises, bigger practical work exercise and lecture activity. Attendance requirement is 80%.
Grading scale is 1-5.
Approved / Failed rating can be used if student's personal performance can not be assessed reliably or performance doesn't meet the requirements set for the course's learning objectives.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 30.12.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Media Design (in Finnish), (2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Antti Heinonen
- Maaria Niskala
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI22S
-
MLTIMES22S
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 is completed independently in Moodle and by participating in a remote face-to-face meeting with the teacher.
.
The course is closely linked to and necessary for the start of the thesis.
Learning material and recommended literature
Opinnäytetyö - eLab
https://elab.lab.fi/fi/opintojen-suorittaminen/opinnaytetyo
Research Methods Guidebook
https://www.fsd.tuni.fi/en/services/research-methods-web-resource/
Learning environment
Moodle, zoom, Campus
Student time use and work load
95 % Working independently
5% Topic guidance
The student can start the implementation at a time of their choice. At the end of the implementation, the student will participate in a personalised guidance session
Contents
The course introduces students to research methods, data mining and the principles of research writing. Students will produce their own thesis related to the assigned tasks.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
The course is completed before the start of the thesis process.
Assessment criteria
Assignments passed and participation in a topic-based tutorial
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The written assignments returned by the student show that he/she has studied the course material and is able to complete the assignments given for the thesis.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
- Matias Pietilä
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI22S
-
MLTIEX24S
-
MLTIEX24
Small groups
- Lecture
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, discussions, presentations, individual and group learning tasks, corporate client projects in groups + personal process portfolio.
Timing and attendance
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.
Working life cooperation
Cooperation with business clients.
Exam retakes
No retake (there is no exam).
Learning environment
Contact sessions at Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19 and Niemenkatu 73), Moodle.
Student time use and work load
20 ECTS academic credits = ca. 550 hours of study.
Contents
Studio deepens the user interface and experiences designers' skills to design and implement advanced prototypes, understand the basics of the most common code languages, and collaborate with software developers and cyber experts.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course is part of the compulsory core studies for third-year bachelor's degree students of user interface and experience design.
Assessment criteria
Assessment scale: fail, 1-5. 40% business client project, 20% process portfolio, 20% learning tasks and 20% class activity.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 27.10.2024
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Ville Tervo
- Maaria Niskala
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course consists of lectures, discussions, individual and group assignments and groupwork.
Learning material and recommended literature
Course literature:
Measuring the user experience: collecting, analyzing, and presenting usability metrics
Tullis, Tom Albert, Bill
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991951757206254
Observing the user experience - a practitioner's guide to user research
Kuniavsky, Mike; Goodman, Elizabeth; Moed, Andrea
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991951113506254
Just enough research
Erika Hall
https://abookapart.com/products/just-enough-research
The User's Journey: Storymapping Products That People Love
Donna Lichaw
https://www.amazon.com/Users-Journey-Storymapping-Products-People/dp/1933820314
Contents
- User research, study of user experience: methods and practical Implementation
- Utilizing research findings in user experience
- Presenting and communicating research findings to stakeholders
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course is part of the compulsory core studies for second-year bachelor's degree students of user interface and experience design.
Assessment criteria
The course grade consists of group work and class participation. The attendance requirement is 80%.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
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
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Media Design (in Finnish), (2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Antti Heinonen
- Johan Kuparinen
Scheduling groups
- XR/AR (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI22S
-
MLTIMES22S
-
TLTITVT22SV
-
TLTITVT23KM
-
MLTIEX25K
Small groups
- XR/AR
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- define the concepts of XR (extended reality) and AR (augmented reality) and discuss the possibilities of these and related technologies
- design concepts where XR/AR technologies support user experience, learning, marketing or other client needs and requirements
- produce prototypes that allow the evaluation and further development of XR/AR concepts
- function in their professional role in a multidisciplinary design and production team.
Implementation and methods of teaching
During the course, you will get to know the production environments of XR/AR contents and their application through exercises. With the implementation, demos and prototypes are also made as assignments for the XR environment.
Orders come from R&D projects and LAB
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prior knowledge of XR-production is required.
Knowledge of digital work tools and design software is an advantage
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
Student shows that is able to:
- work in projects in accordance with the administration
- apply professional methods and working practices related to the project topic
- operate safely, ethically and customer-oriented project
- action required by the project in interactive situations
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 27.06.2026
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
Small groups
- Lecture
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
Lectures, learning tasks, learning diary, and discussions.
Timing and attendance
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
The course covers how to assess innovative or alternative future skills needs in user experience and user interface design, how to identify your own skills and development needs, how to plan your career path, professional terminology and how to make your skills visible when looking for a job.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course is part of the compulsory common studies for third-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.
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
27.10.2025 - 31.12.2025
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)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Graphic Design (in Finnish), (2020, 2021, 2022)
Teachers
- Harri Heikkilä
- Maaria Niskala
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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MLTIVV23S
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MLTIUXUI22S
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MLTIPAL22K
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MLTIPAL22S
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MLTIGR22S
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MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
Implementation and methods of teaching
In the UI/IxD studio, the students build a better user experience by combining the physical and digital space in a real client case. The course starts with planning wayfinding systems, focusing on space as an interface and people as its users. The course will use both service design and user interface design methods to build systems that make navigation as natural and frictionless as possible. As the course progresses, more digital elements, such as interactive signage, will be introduced.
Space as an interface is an inherently interdisciplinary approach to our built environment.
Students work in small groups, lead their own design process and are responsible for the final outcome.
The studio also provides theory lessons and teaches good practice in the field
Teachers mentor student teams throughout the course.
Timing and attendance
The course lasts for the whole semester
Part of the days and weeks of the course are for independent work.
Teachers are available at least once a week, often more. The exact timetable will be found on Moodle.
Attendance mandatory on the theory and visit days indicated in the timetable.
Learning material and recommended literature
Central course litterature:
Chris Calori (2015): Signage and way finding design (kirjastossa sähköisenä)
David Gibson (2009): The wayfinding handbook (kirjastossa sähköisenä)
Alan Cooper (2014): About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design (kirjastossa sähköisenä)
Further reading and material used in the teaching will be added to Moodle e-learning environment.
Working life cooperation
Real life projects with clients. Visit to studios and outside organisations. Guest lectures from the design field.
Learning environment
Campus, excursions, moodle and other online tools
Student time use and work load
Attendance is mandatory to complete the course. Practical work will be carried out in groups for the client.
The studio working hours during the semester are 540 hours, part of the days and weeks of the course are independent work time.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
1. and 2. year studies.
Preliminary assignment on wayfinding systems
Additional assignment on typography for those who have no previous studies in the field.
Assessment criteria
- Attendance
- Exercises and learning tasks
- Presentations and discussions
- Project management and outcome
- Peer evaluation and self-evaluation, learning diary
The client's assessment may affect the grade.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
- The project outcome does not comply with the objectives of the assignment or is incomplete
- The design work does not answer the brief
- The research is insufficient
- The role and/or teamwork in the design project has failed
The course is also rejected if the student:
- Does not know how to use professional concepts and does not justify her/his/their activities
- Does not use the methods and processes learned in the course
- Can't act customer-oriented
- The student has not been present
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The project outcome is generally in line with the objectives of the assignment
- The design work at least partially answers the brief
- The research has been, to some extent, completed
- The role and/or teamwork has been performed acceptably.
A course grade of 1 also requires that the student:
- Can use professional concepts and justify their actions
- Can use learned methods and processes
- Can act customer-oriented
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The project outcome is according to the assignment's objectives and is implemented appropriately.
- The design work is wide-ranging and supports the brief
- The role and/or teamwork has been performed well
A course grade of 3 also requires that the student:
- Can use professional terms in a versatile way and communicate professionally
- Can choose methods and processes suitable for the activity and justify their choice
- Can take into account the needs of the target group and/or the client appropriately, as well as other course participants
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The project outcome aligns with the assignment's goals and even exceeds them.
- The design work is exceptionally well executed and answers the brief
- The student is proactive and acts excellently in their role in the team
A course grade of 5 also requires that the student:
- Can use methods expertly, communicate professionally, and consider all target groups.
- Can choose, combine and develop methods and processes suitable for the activity to support work
- Can take full responsibility for learning and the project
- Receives excellent feedback from the client and also from other course participants
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
- Antti Heinonen
- Maaria Niskala
- Heli Kamaja
Groups
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MLTIUXUI22S
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
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 17.12.2025
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 Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Virtuaaliopettaja MI_Opettaja_UXUI, Käyttöliittymämuotoilu
- Jenni Hautamäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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MLTIUXUI23S
Small groups
- Lecture
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, discussions, presentations, individual and group learning tasks, individual coding project, corporate client projects in groups + personal project report.
Timing and attendance
75% attendance required. Absences will not be compensated, but the day's assignments will be returned by the due date. If the attendance rate falls below 75% to 50%, additional tasks to demonstrate independent study can be agreed in this case.
Learning material and recommended literature
Study and lecture material as well as a bibliography can be found on the course's Moodle implementation.
Working life cooperation
Cooperation with business clients.
Exam retakes
No retake (there is no exam).
Learning environment
Contact sessions at Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19 and Niemenkatu 73), Zoom and Moodle.
Student time use and work load
20 ECTS academic credits = ca. 550 hours of study.
Contents
Studio deepens the user interface and experiences designers' skills to design and implement advanced prototypes, understand the basics of the most common code languages, and collaborate with software developers and cyber experts.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course is part of the compulsory core studies for third-year bachelor's degree students of user interface and experience design.
Assessment criteria
Assessment scale: fail, 1-5. 40% Client project, 20% project report, 20% individual coding project and 20% learning tasks and class activity.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student has not returned or successfully completed the course client project, project report, individual coding project, assigned class assignments and/or has not attended at least 50% of the classes in the studio within the given deadline.