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 - 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 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 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 - 03.01.2025
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 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 - 30.08.2024
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
- 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 - 03.01.2025
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 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
20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025
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 Photography (in Finnish)
- 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)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Graphic Design (in Finnish), (2020, 2021, 2022)
Teachers
- Marion Robinson
- Antti Heinonen
- Maaria Niskala
- Pauliina Pasanen
Scheduling groups
- GR22 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI22S
-
MLTIVK22S
-
MLTIGR22S
-
MLTIMES22S
Small groups
- GR22
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
3/5 cr Lectures .
Written assignments related to the initiation of the thesis process.
2/5 cr Implementation according to your own study programme
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Graphic Design Degree Project Studio sessions prepare students to advance their own thesis in a goal-oriented way. The sessions are timed to support the thesis process. The sessions are open discussion, source material work and concretely working on your own project. Attendance is compulsory on contact teaching days.
Degree Project Studio will start in late spring 2025, which includes participation in the workshops, planning of your own thesis topic and participation as audience in the thesis publication seminar of the previous year students works.
MEDIA DESIGN: After the common part, the course continues with the programme of the individual department.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: After the common part, the course continues with a group of photographers with the same teacher.
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Timing and attendance
The common part of the course is completed independently in Moodle by listening to lectures and doing assignments. Return of assignments as indicated by the teacher of your major subject. The teacher of the main subject is also responsible for the face-to-face teaching.
The course is closely linked to and necessary for the start of the thesis.
Learning material and recommended literature
LAB thesis guidelines.
Hakala, J. T. et al. (2024) Laadullisen tutkimuksen ABC : menetelmäopas opinnäytteen tekijälle. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.
Hirsjärvi, S. et al. (2009) Tutki ja kirjoita. 15. uud. p. Helsinki: Tammi.
Graphic design reading and research materials can be found in the course Moodle.
Learning environment
Moodle, zoom, Campus
Student time use and work load
33% lectures and presentations
67% Indepentend working
GRAPHIC DESIGN: The graphic design students begin this course later Spring 2025 by preparing their own thesis project, attending seminars and lectures. During the summer students will study part of the theory on a moodle course.
Contents
The course introduces students to research methods, data mining and the principles of research writing. Students will produce their own thesis, search for literature related to their topic and practice writing using a variety of sources.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
The course is taken at the beginning of the thesis process.
Assessment criteria
2/5op Theoretical part: written assignments passed with distinction.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The written assignments returned by the student show that he/she has reviewed the course material and is able to use it as a basis for the thesis plan and disposition. The student's texts will also demonstrate an understanding of the process of writing their own thesis and any ethical issues that may be involved. The student will be familiar with the referencing conventions used in LAB amk.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
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
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
Approved/Failed
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