Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use service design terminology, methods and processes in design work
- function as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a goal-oriented way
- apply design thinking to assignments and problem solving
- recognize the importance of foresight in service design
- produce visual presentations of services.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The Service Design basics is mostly independent works or working in pairs in online course (5 credits). The learning environment is Moodle. The opening lecture of the course is in Zoom 28th March. Be there!

The teaching includes lectures (3), teaching material and tasks in Moodle, a development task and its presentation.

Learning by Doing. Case studies. Lectures and presentation in Zoom.

28.3 Introductory lecture, In the lecture we get to know the course materials and assignments together. In addition, a small orientation to service design.
4.4 Lecture
11.4 Lecture
2.5 Presentations.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- apply the design process in service development
- knows different data collection and analysis methods
- ideate and design the service in a user-oriented way
- utilize the methods of participatory joint planning
- visualize the service process

Timing and attendance

Course implementation March - May 2024. Look > TimeEdit.

The course must be completed independently or with a peer student. In the course, you have a lot of freedom to work with online materials and in the field in the chosen development task.

It is especially good to be present at the commencement lecture. You will get a picture of the content and tips for doing the development task.

Working life cooperation

The student chooses an interesting operating environment and development target.
The student does the development work independently according to the instructions of the course.

Student time use and work load

The student's workload for the implementation of 5 credits is approximately 135 hours.
The Moodle of the study course has a step-by-step path, following which the assignments will go smoothly.
If you wish, participate in lectures and guidance sessions.
Making a schedule as soon as the study period begins.

The studies are mainly carried out independently in an online environment in Moodle.
The student attends the opening lecture and receives instructions for completing the course.
The student does one independent development task in the field.
The student familiarizes himself with the literature and materials of the field in Moodle.
The student participates in discussions in Moodle.
The student reflects on his knowledge at the end of the study period.

Contents

Service design in various operating environments and development tasks
Principles of user-centered design in service development
Service design process, steps, methods and tools
Utilization of forecasting methods in service planning.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

no prior knowledge

Assessment criteria

HYV requires the completion of all assignments and the learning diary by the deadline in Moodle of the course.

HYV requires that the tasks have been returned within the given schedule.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not completed the assignments/tasks.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the categories of typography and how to use them
- describe the history of typography from the 1900s to present day
- use the methods of typography to create easy to adopt multi-level and hierarchic text content
- use font management tools and OpenType features
- describe and apply the typographic requirements of different types of media

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, discussions and excursions. Assignment.

Timing and attendance

An attendance rate of 80% in contact teaching is required for successful completion.

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecture material, assigned literature and professional publications. Literature list can be found on the course's Moodle platform.

Alternative completion methods

To be agreed individually with the teacher.

Exam retakes

It is not possible to retake the course (there is no exam).

Learning environment

The course will be held as contact studies on the Lahti campus. The course includes two excursions.

Student time use and work load

In addition to contact studies, the course includes independent work.

Contents

The development of Western writing, styles and forms of letters. The course will also include an introduction to other writing systems. Students will learn the basics of typographic theory and become familiar with the most common practices and terminology in the field.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge is required.

Assessment criteria

To pass the course, the student must have actively participated in the teaching and discussions and have familiarised themselves with the materials used in the course. The student must also return an assignment.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

- Unexplained absences over 20 %
- Assignment not returned

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

- Has attended at least 80% of the contact teaching
- Has returned the assignment

Learning outcomes

Students are be able to
- use visual exercises to express colour theory and interrelations and also composition theory
- verbally describe the impressive, expressive and symbolic nature of colours and colour combinations, geometric forms and composition elements
- creatively apply the rules of colour interaction, forms and composition
- discuss the classical colour theories, composition theory and their application in fine arts and design.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is mainly delivered as an online course. The online material will be covered in online lectures, which students can follow at their own convenience. The teaching of form will be primarily in the form of workshops.

Timing and attendance

Mandatory attendance on contact days

Learning material and recommended literature

Martti Huttunen: Värit pintaa syvemmältä
Harald Arnkil: Värit Havaintojen maailmassa
Johannes Itten: Värit taiteessa
Josef Albers: Värien vuorovaikutus
Markus Heikkerö: Taiteilijan kuvakirja
Unto Pusa: Plastillinen sommittelu
Molly Bang: Picture this: How Pictures Work
David Batchelor: Chromophobia
David Batchelor: The Luminous and the Grey

in addition, the lecture material includes many in-depth online resources

Student time use and work load

5cr=130h student hours

Contents

Colour, Form and Composition is a basic course in visual thinking, consisting of the basics of composition and colour. These areas of knowledge are the core to visual expression through a variety of methods.

Composition is the basis for all visual work - from the layout of pictorial elements on a two-dimensional screen or canvas, to the massing of buildings, the design of control buttons and the look of a car. Through composition, a designer, designer or artist builds a visual story and meaning through the way they place elements of an image in a physical or virtual space.

This course explores the role of composition as a key element of visual work. Through lectures and exercises, the course will study the basics of image composition. Composition is considered as a medium of expression, through which the designer's idea is conveyed to the user, the experiencer and the viewer.

Learning content will include balance, contrast, focus, movement, pattern, unity, rhythm and proportion.
The colour section of the course covers colour theory and understanding through practical exercises and lectures based on existing colour knowledge. The educational content covered includes colour circles, colour spaces, colour contrasts, colour harmonies, the three properties of colour and colour interaction. These areas will also be addressed from the point of view of the fundamentals of expression; how different colour juxtapositions and colour schemes refer to other images, carrying and conveying meanings of emotions and moods.

The aim of this unit is to develop the student's basic colour skills. We will do colour exercises through digital and physical collage and painting. In addition, we will study the analysis of colours in images and the application of colour knowledge in our own work.

Colour skills are needed in all visual work and can be applied to the realisation of two-dimensional physical or digital images, colour solutions for three-dimensional objects or colour design and colour management of different spaces and environments.
The teaching of form is carried out in workshops and in conjunction with composition.

Assessment criteria

This is how you complete the Colour, Form and Composition course:
1. Attend the course contact meetings on campus and remotely
2. learn the course content on colour, form and composition through lectures and the teaching material in Moodle.
3. you will complete and return the assignments given in the course on the course's moodle platform

Assessment scale

1-5

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

- Assessment criteria: level 1: (rating scale 1-5)
- Can work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas based on the principles of composition and colour
- Can identify and describe the concepts and methods of colour, form and composition in a guided manner.
- Can participate in guided learning discussions
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

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

- Assessment criteria: level 3 (on a scale of 1-5)
- Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her design work process
- Can implement colour, form and composition combinations based on their ideas in a guided and independent manner and develop their work on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the concepts and methods of composition and colour used
- Can assess and justify their skills and set visual, content-related and technical development objectives
- Can follow and describe the professional debate in their field

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

- Assessment criteria: level 5 (on a scale of 1-5)
- Can apply and develop a wide range of options in their design work process
- Can use what they have learnt in a planned and creative way when implementing colour and composition schemes and apply the feedback received
- Can apply the methods used and analyse visual outputs
- Can assess, develop and extend visual, content and technical skills
- Able to participate in professional debates in their field

Learning outcomes

The students are able to
- use knowledge of usability psychology and best practices in their design work
- choose, design and implement interactivity in a context savvy way
- recognize common interaction styles and patterns in graphical user interfaces and platforms
- analyze interaction design and explain design choices orally, literally and visually
- utilize user information in design.

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

Johnson, Jeff (2010): Designing with the mind in mind
Morgan Kaufmann
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991951893706254

Don't Make Me Think, Revisited (Älä pakota minua ajattelemaan)
Krug, Steve
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991393115406254

Laws of UX - Using Psychology to Design Better Products & Services
Yablonski, Jon
https://www.amazon.com/Laws-UX-Psychology-Products-Services/dp/149205531X/

Designing for the touch
Clark, Josh
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/b5ag28/alma991453945406254

UI is Communication - How to Design Intuitive, User Centered Interfaces by Focusing on Effective Communication
McKay, Everett N.
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991470075406254

Learning environment

Course's Moodle page is opened before the course begins. Enrolled participants will get an email notification.

Contents

- UX/UI introduction, psychological grounds, terminology
- Heuristics as a bridge from theory to practice, usability evaluation
- Design thinking, how a designer thinks and works
- Basics of usability and usability testing
- Basics of user experience evaluation and UX design
- Basics of user interface design, wireframe models and prototyping

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

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the categories of typography and how to use them
- describe the history of typography from the 1900s to present day
- use the methods of typography to create easy to adopt multi-level and hierarchic text content
- use font management tools and OpenType features
- describe and apply the typographic requirements of different types of media

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, discussions and excursions. Assignment.

Timing and attendance

An attendance rate of 80% in contact teaching is required for successful completion.

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecture material, assigned literature and professional publications. Literature list can be found on the course's Moodle platform.

Alternative completion methods

To be agreed individually with the teacher.

Exam retakes

It is not possible to retake the course (there is no exam).

Learning environment

The course will be held as contact studies on the Lahti campus. The course includes two excursions.

Student time use and work load

In addition to contact studies, the course includes independent work.

Contents

The development of Western writing, styles and forms of letters. The course will also include an introduction to other writing systems. Students will learn the basics of typographic theory and become familiar with the most common practices and terminology in the field.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knowledge is required.

Assessment criteria

To pass the course, the student must have actively participated in the teaching and discussions and have familiarised themselves with the materials used in the course. The student must also return an assignment.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

- Unexplained absences over 20 %
- Assignment not returned

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

- Has attended at least 80% of the contact teaching
- Has returned the assignment

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use service design terminology, methods and processes in design work
- function as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a goal-oriented way
- apply design thinking to assignments and problem solving
- recognize the importance of foresight in service design
- produce visual presentations of services.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The Service Design basics is mostly independent works or working in pairs in online course (5 credits). The learning environment is Moodle. The opening lecture of the course is in Zoom 28th March. Be there!

The teaching includes lectures (3), teaching material and tasks in Moodle, a development task and its presentation.

Learning by Doing. Case studies. Lectures and presentation in Zoom.

28.3 Introductory lecture, In the lecture we get to know the course materials and assignments together. In addition, a small orientation to service design.
4.4 Lecture
11.4 Lecture
2.5 Presentations.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- apply the design process in service development
- knows different data collection and analysis methods
- ideate and design the service in a user-oriented way
- utilize the methods of participatory joint planning
- visualize the service process

Timing and attendance

Course implementation March - May 2024. Look > TimeEdit.

The course must be completed independently or with a peer student. In the course, you have a lot of freedom to work with online materials and in the field in the chosen development task.

It is especially good to be present at the commencement lecture. You will get a picture of the content and tips for doing the development task.

Working life cooperation

The student chooses an interesting operating environment and development target.
The student does the development work independently according to the instructions of the course.

Student time use and work load

The student's workload for the implementation of 5 credits is approximately 135 hours.
The Moodle of the study course has a step-by-step path, following which the assignments will go smoothly.
If you wish, participate in lectures and guidance sessions.
Making a schedule as soon as the study period begins.

The studies are mainly carried out independently in an online environment in Moodle.
The student attends the opening lecture and receives instructions for completing the course.
The student does one independent development task in the field.
The student familiarizes himself with the literature and materials of the field in Moodle.
The student participates in discussions in Moodle.
The student reflects on his knowledge at the end of the study period.

Contents

Service design in various operating environments and development tasks
Principles of user-centered design in service development
Service design process, steps, methods and tools
Utilization of forecasting methods in service planning.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

no prior knowledge

Assessment criteria

HYV requires the completion of all assignments and the learning diary by the deadline in Moodle of the course.

HYV requires that the tasks have been returned within the given schedule.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not completed the assignments/tasks.

Learning outcomes

The students are able to
- use knowledge of usability psychology and best practices in their design work
- choose, design and implement interactivity in a context savvy way
- recognize common interaction styles and patterns in graphical user interfaces and platforms
- analyze interaction design and explain design choices orally, literally and visually
- utilize user information in design.

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

Johnson, Jeff (2010): Designing with the mind in mind
Morgan Kaufmann
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991951893706254

Don't Make Me Think, Revisited (Älä pakota minua ajattelemaan)
Krug, Steve
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991393115406254

Laws of UX - Using Psychology to Design Better Products & Services
Yablonski, Jon
https://www.amazon.com/Laws-UX-Psychology-Products-Services/dp/149205531X/

Designing for the touch
Clark, Josh
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/b5ag28/alma991453945406254

UI is Communication - How to Design Intuitive, User Centered Interfaces by Focusing on Effective Communication
McKay, Everett N.
https://lut.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/358FIN_LUT/1ricsah/alma991470075406254

Learning environment

Course's Moodle page is opened before the course begins. Enrolled participants will get an email notification.

Contents

- UX/UI introduction, psychological grounds, terminology
- Heuristics as a bridge from theory to practice, usability evaluation
- Design thinking, how a designer thinks and works
- Basics of usability and usability testing
- Basics of user experience evaluation and UX design
- Basics of user interface design, wireframe models and prototyping

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

Learning outcomes

Students are be able to
- use visual exercises to express colour theory and interrelations and also composition theory
- verbally describe the impressive, expressive and symbolic nature of colours and colour combinations, geometric forms and composition elements
- creatively apply the rules of colour interaction, forms and composition
- discuss the classical colour theories, composition theory and their application in fine arts and design.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is mainly delivered as an online course. The online material will be covered in online lectures, which students can follow at their own convenience. The teaching of form will be primarily in the form of workshops.

Timing and attendance

Mandatory attendance on contact days

Learning material and recommended literature

Martti Huttunen: Värit pintaa syvemmältä
Harald Arnkil: Värit Havaintojen maailmassa
Johannes Itten: Värit taiteessa
Josef Albers: Värien vuorovaikutus
Markus Heikkerö: Taiteilijan kuvakirja
Unto Pusa: Plastillinen sommittelu
Molly Bang: Picture this: How Pictures Work
David Batchelor: Chromophobia
David Batchelor: The Luminous and the Grey

in addition, the lecture material includes many in-depth online resources

Student time use and work load

5cr=130h student hours

Contents

Colour, Form and Composition is a basic course in visual thinking, consisting of the basics of composition and colour. These areas of knowledge are the core to visual expression through a variety of methods.

Composition is the basis for all visual work - from the layout of pictorial elements on a two-dimensional screen or canvas, to the massing of buildings, the design of control buttons and the look of a car. Through composition, a designer, designer or artist builds a visual story and meaning through the way they place elements of an image in a physical or virtual space.

This course explores the role of composition as a key element of visual work. Through lectures and exercises, the course will study the basics of image composition. Composition is considered as a medium of expression, through which the designer's idea is conveyed to the user, the experiencer and the viewer.

Learning content will include balance, contrast, focus, movement, pattern, unity, rhythm and proportion.
The colour section of the course covers colour theory and understanding through practical exercises and lectures based on existing colour knowledge. The educational content covered includes colour circles, colour spaces, colour contrasts, colour harmonies, the three properties of colour and colour interaction. These areas will also be addressed from the point of view of the fundamentals of expression; how different colour juxtapositions and colour schemes refer to other images, carrying and conveying meanings of emotions and moods.

The aim of this unit is to develop the student's basic colour skills. We will do colour exercises through digital and physical collage and painting. In addition, we will study the analysis of colours in images and the application of colour knowledge in our own work.

Colour skills are needed in all visual work and can be applied to the realisation of two-dimensional physical or digital images, colour solutions for three-dimensional objects or colour design and colour management of different spaces and environments.
The teaching of form is carried out in workshops and in conjunction with composition.

Assessment criteria

This is how you complete the Colour, Form and Composition course:
1. Attend the course contact meetings on campus and remotely
2. learn the course content on colour, form and composition through lectures and the teaching material in Moodle.
3. you will complete and return the assignments given in the course on the course's moodle platform

Assessment scale

1-5

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

- Assessment criteria: level 1: (rating scale 1-5)
- Can work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas based on the principles of composition and colour
- Can identify and describe the concepts and methods of colour, form and composition in a guided manner.
- Can participate in guided learning discussions
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

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

- Assessment criteria: level 3 (on a scale of 1-5)
- Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her design work process
- Can implement colour, form and composition combinations based on their ideas in a guided and independent manner and develop their work on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the concepts and methods of composition and colour used
- Can assess and justify their skills and set visual, content-related and technical development objectives
- Can follow and describe the professional debate in their field

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

- Assessment criteria: level 5 (on a scale of 1-5)
- Can apply and develop a wide range of options in their design work process
- Can use what they have learnt in a planned and creative way when implementing colour and composition schemes and apply the feedback received
- Can apply the methods used and analyse visual outputs
- Can assess, develop and extend visual, content and technical skills
- Able to participate in professional debates in their field