Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- design an exhibition concept, structures and relevant documentation
- design the exhibition experience for different audiences
- describe the aims of exhibition architecture
- design an exhibition structures and create relevant documentation
- design a lighting concept
- design exhibition graphics
- design and implement communication materials
- understand the role of service design in exhibition environments

Implementation and methods of teaching

This studio will design and implement the Institute of Design's spring exhibition. The exhibition will open in Lahti in May. The course includes visits to exhibitions, lectures and goal-oriented design work. The students plan the exhibition concept together. The exhibition process will be first studied and then put into practice.
The whole exhibition design process is carried out in different group configurations. Everyone can use their strengths, deepen their core competences or acquire new skills.

The exhibition studio is multidisciplinary. All LAB Design Institute students from different majors and different years are welcome. Exchange students are also welcome.

Please note that this course is only related to the realisation of the exhibition and does not include participation in the exhibition as a presenter. The curating of the exhibition works is a separate process.

Timing and attendance

80% attendance.The course lasts for the whole spring semester and requires commitment throughout the course, including during the construction phase.

The theoretical part and the exhibition conceptualisation will take place in the early part of the year. In March, the exhibition design and implementation phase begins. In the implementation part, students are divided into working groups that schedule their work in relation to the tasks to be implemented: for example, communication materials or workshop work on the exhibition architecture.

Learning material and recommended literature

Books and references can be found in the course moodle.

Working life cooperation

In cooperation with the Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva and other partners and stakeholders of the exhibition.
The students themselves are in contact with, for example, the suppliers of the materials and the various stakeholders of the exhibition.
In the Exhibition Design Studio, they meet professionals working on exhibitions in different roles and visit exhibitions and museums to learn about the solutions.

Exam retakes

The exhibition studio takes place every spring.

Learning environment

Campus, workshops, Malva, various exhibition visits and necessary company visits, Lahti city space.

Student time use and work load

The theoretical part at the beginning of the course must be completed by everyone, i.e. compulsory attendance. After that, the work is divided into working groups which schedule their work according to the parts to be carried out. The working time is also scheduled in the plan. About a month before the opening of the exhibition, students can prepare to work according to the requirements of the deadline.

Contents

The studio will design and implement the Institute of Design's spring exhibition. The exhibition will open in Lahti in May.
Students will learn about exhibition design from a variety of perspectives, including exhibition architecture, graphic design, communication, digital solutions and public relations.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is open to all students of the Institute of Design, all years and all majors. No previous experience is required, but an interest in exhibition work and commitment is essential.

The course will be attended by a multidisciplinary group of students, where each student will have the opportunity to develop their skills in their own field and at the same time have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge.

The realisation of an exhibition requires a wide range of skills, so we hope that you will have an open mind and an open attitude to apply.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations

- Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course

- Absence of key course assignments

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

- Ability to work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
- Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
- Participates in a guided learning discussion
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

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

- Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
- Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the methods used
- Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
- Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field

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

- Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
- Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
- Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
- Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- design an exhibition concept, structures and relevant documentation
- design the exhibition experience for different audiences
- describe the aims of exhibition architecture
- design an exhibition structures and create relevant documentation
- design a lighting concept
- design exhibition graphics
- design and implement communication materials
- understand the role of service design in exhibition environments

Assessment scale

1-5