Visual Software ToolsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AM00CR51
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
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 Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
Groups
-
MLTISIK24S
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 15.02.2024
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 Wearable Design
Teachers
- Mika Huovinen
Scheduling groups
- mikan luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIPUMU23S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
17.10.2023 - 21.11.2023
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 Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
Teachers
- Mika Huovinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTISIK23S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
07.09.2023 - 09.11.2023
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 Industrial Design (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Mika Huovinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTITEMU23S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Nanja Kataja
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIPAL23S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
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 (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Jenni Hautamäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI23S
Small groups
- Luennot
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, discussions, learning tasks, and exercises.
Timing and attendance
Timing 04.09.-20.10.2023. The course represents approximately 135 h of study. 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
5 ECTS academic credits = ca. 135 hours of study.
Contents
The course introduces you to interface design tools such as creativity and ideation, Illustrator vector graphics software, Photoshop image editing software, Figma prototyping tool, XD interface design software, font selection and use, image and graphics file formats, pixels and rasters as image formers, and the use of colors in design software. As a practical exercise, the visual design of an existing user interface will be redesigned using the methods and processes learned.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course is part of the compulsory basic studies for first-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
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
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 Media Design (2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Antti Heinonen
- - LAB_virtuaaliopettaja_MES_01
Scheduling groups
- MES23 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIMES23S
Small groups
- MES23
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, learning and practice exercises, presentations and discussions.
Timing and attendance
Timing according to the timetable. Participation in face-to-face teaching. Completion and return of assigned tasks in accordance with the assignments.
Alternative completion methods
Demonstrate your competence by independently producing the assigned tasks.
Learning environment
M19 Campus and moodle
Student time use and work load
Exercises 40%, lectures 40%, literature and assignments 20%
Contents
This course introduces you to visual design tools and the Adobe CC family of software. The course introduces the basic principles and practices of digital image production. Students will practice these skills through applied assignments during the course.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
- The student has actively participated in teaching
- The student has done the given exercises according to the assignment
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 24.02.2023
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 Wearable Design
Teachers
- Tuuli Ruokolainen-Pursiainen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIPUMU22S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Mika Huovinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIPAL23K
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
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 Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
Teachers
- Mika Huovinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTISIK23K
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
01.11.2022 - 16.12.2022
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
Seats
0 - 24
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
Teachers
- Mika Huovinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTISIK22S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
31.08.2022 - 21.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Mika Huovinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIPAL22S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
31.08.2022 - 21.10.2022
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
Seats
0 - 22
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Design (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Mika Huovinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTITEMU22S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
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 Media Design (2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Anna Sailamaa
- Antti Heinonen
Teacher in charge
Antti Heinonen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIMES22S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 13.11.2022
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
Seats
0 - 22
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, User Experience and User Interface Design (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Juho Hartikainen
- - LAB_virtuaaliopettaja_UXUI_01
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIUXUI22S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 21.10.2022
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
Seats
0 - 22
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Graphic Design (2020, 2021, 2022)
Teachers
- Christoffer Leka
- Julia Ojapelto
Teacher in charge
Tero Leponiemi
Scheduling groups
- Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIGR22S
Small groups
- Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
22.08.2022 - 22.10.2022
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
Seats
14 - 28
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Design (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Design (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
Teachers
- Teemu Helo
- Mika Huovinen
Teacher in charge
Tero Leponiemi
Groups
-
MLABAVO22K
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the basic terms and concepts of digital tools in discussion
- use the basic functions in typical digital tools of visual design in their field of study
- utilize visual design tools to carry out assignments
- find guides and information about the use of more advanced tools in design software.
Assessment scale
1-5