Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- wider use of digital tools in their field of study
- use different software as part of the design process
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The whole course is held as contact teaching and includes lectures, examples and work on course assignments.

Timing and attendance

The course is scheduled for the first half of the spring semester. A 70% attendance rate is required for successful completion.

Learning material and recommended literature

Can be found on the course's Moodle platform

Exam retakes

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

Learning environment

Mukkulankadun kampus sekä opintojakson Moodle-toteutus.

Student time use and work load

The 135 working hours of the 5-credit course are divided as follows: contact teaching about 65 hours, independent work about 70 hours (about 2 weeks).

Contents

Advanced features of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign software and using them as part of the design process.

Assessment criteria

The grade for the course is based on completion of the course assignment, active participation, attendance and sticking to the agreed timetable.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Opiskelijalle annetaan hylätty arvosana jos läsnäolovaatimus ei täyty tai jos opiskelija ei ole saavuttanut opintojakson osaamistavoitteita.

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

The student has a broader understanding of the use of digital tools in their field and is able to use different software as part of the design process. The student is able to search for information on using advanced features of design tools.

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

The student has a broader understanding of the use of digital tools in their field and is able to use different software as a natural part of the design process. The student is able to search for information on using advanced features of design tools.

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

The student has a broader understanding of the use of digital tools in their field and is able to confidently use different software as a natural part of the design process. The student is able to search for information on the use of advanced features of design tools. The student has a minimum attendance rate of 80%.