Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues

Implementation and methods of teaching

Info, student's own work, personal guidance, on-campus seminar teams meetings.  
 
The 1 credit course on writing a thesis report is a course organised by the LAB for all students, who must register for it in Moodle on their own course platform. The course is delivered by distance learning. This is included in the planning phase of the thesis. 

Timing and attendance

Attendance at seminar group meetings is compulsory. 

Learning material and recommended literature

Thesis learning materials are distributed in the thesis-related Research and Development course.  
 Check reference materials in the graphic design section of the Institute of Design thesis moodle.

Lab Thesis Guide. 

Alternative completion methods

Only agreed with the supervising teachers in exceptional cases.

Working life cooperation

Individual theses may be carried out as assignments from working life or in cooperation with working life partners. In such cases, the student will enter into a contract with the employer in accordance with the Lab guidelines. 

Learning environment

Zoom and campus, showrooms.

Student time use and work load

The thesis design component is 5 credits, equivalent to approximately 135 hours of student work (one credit 27 hours). 

Contents

The planning of the thesis starts already in the spring of the third year with an info session. By the beginning of the academic year in autumn, the student must have a topic ready and prepared.
 
The separate course Research and Development (5 credits) guides the student through the planning phase of the thesis. The material for this course is available on Moodle. It will be completed during the late spring and summer in the context of a general research component in the field of design and visual communication. Assignments 1 and 2 will be completed and presented at the first face-to-face class. These are the work plan and the disposition.  Research and development will continue through the fall semester.

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Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

You can start writing your thesis when you have completed minimum 165 credits. 
 

Assessment criteria

Accepted performance requires active participation in the seminar group, accepted the topic, workplan and disposition.
 
Competency-based assessment:  
The student will be able to develop a topic and a work plan with a timetable and objectives appropriate to him/her.  
The student will be able to present and discuss the topic. 
The student takes into account the ethical issues central to the thesis
Identify and name appropriate research methods and select the ones that best support their work

Assessment scale

1-5