Study Guide

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