Brand Communications Project (5 cr)
Code: MI00BL85-3001
General information
Enrollment
19.08.2019 - 15.09.2019
Timing
01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Design and Fine Arts
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial and Brand Design (2017, 2018, 2019)
Teachers
- Julia Ojapelto
Groups
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05HPAMU17, Lahti
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05TEB17, Lahti
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05Z1HVIV17
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05Z1HTEB17
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05Z1HSIK17
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to
- use future brand creation methods in a design project
- describe how brand materials are created by using a brand manual
- produce visual brand materials to support business planning and brand strategies
- specify and commission visual elements for brand materials in cooperation with other professionals
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, tasks, presentations and discussions. Feedback will be given on the last day.
Timing and attendance
The schedule is in the course's Reppu environment. Obligatory presence on the first day, lectures and presentations. There is no need for additional tasks when absent but tasks have to do within given time.
Learning material and recommended literature
Learning materials and literature list are in course's Reppu environment.
Alternative completion methods
Presented evidence of experience and learned skills e.g. in work life.
Working life cooperation
If possible the main task is a co-operation project.
Learning environment
In Mukkulankatu campus and Reppu learning environment.
Student time use and work load
Tasks 65 %, lectures 10 %, literature ja learning tasks 10 %, presentations and discussions 15 %.
Contents
During the course we will find out the elements of visual identity and how to build identity target orientated. The main task is to design a visual identity using the learnt methods and processes.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Basic studies of art and typography. Basic skills of using vector graphics ja layout software, e.g. Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
Assessment criteria
Tasks 80 %, presentations and discussions 20 %.
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
A1 Is able to consistently use the professional terminology of visual identity design and branding and argue actions using industry methods
B1 Is able to apply diversely learnt methods and processes
C3 Is able to act customer-orientated
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
A1 Is able to use broad-based the professional terminology of visual identity design and communicate taking in consideration the target group
B1 Is able to choose suitable methods and processes for actions and argue the decisions.
C3 Is able to take appropriately in consideration the needs of the target group.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
A1 Is able to expertly use the professional methods of visual identity design and based on those build a functional visual identity
B1 Is able to choose, combine and develop suitable methods and processes for actions
C3 Is able to take responsibility of the whole service process.