User Experience and User-Centred Design Methods (5 cr)
Code: MI00BK96-3008
General information
Enrollment
19.08.2019 - 15.09.2019
Timing
01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Design and Fine Arts
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
15 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
Teachers
- Kai van der Puij
- MI_Opettaja_MUO
Groups
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05EXC19KS
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05SIK18S, Lahti
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- apply the principles of user-centred design in their work
- identify the basic methods of user-centred design
- apply user-centred design processes in assignments
demonstrate a command of the communal design approach and its basic methods
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course opens up a basic starting point for user experience and user-centered design methods through lectures and assignments. Students get to know the subject through an assignment that focuses on housing design.
Lecture and assignments. Read and familiarize yourself with the material in Reppu.
Timing and attendance
Participation in lectures and completion of given exercises.
Minimum 80% attendance in person.
Learning material and recommended literature
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Working life cooperation
Students are able to apply basic principles of user-oriented design in their own design work. They can identify basic methods of user-centered design and apply process-oriented design processes to assignments.
Learning environment
The course is held in Niemi Campus and the facilities are on the schedule. The course consists of group work and independent study.
Participation in Habitare and Helsinki Design Week events.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
- Absences from contact teaching more than 20%
- has not returned the assignment
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The student participates in the exercises and returns the assignment
- The task does not reach the level required by the assignment
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The student participates in the exercises and returns the assignment
- The assignment corresponds to the given assignment and has been skilfully completed
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The student participates in the exercises and returns the assignment
- The task exceeds the requirements of the assignment
- A new perspective or innovation has been found in the task