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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

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 (in Finnish)
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 (in Finnish)
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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish)
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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish)
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 (in Finnish)
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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish), (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 (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Design (in Finnish), (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
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