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XR Design: XR Design

Code: KXJ24S1

Degree title
Bachelor of Culture and Arts
Credits
240 ects
Duration
4 years (240 ECTS)
Start semester
Autumn 2024
Teaching language
English

Descriptions

The curriculum of the Degree Programme in XR Design is knowledge-based. It includes the core studies of University of Applied Sciences and professional studies of the degree programme. Professional studies include courses in e.g. 3D modelling and animation, 2D graphics tools and design, using real-time development platforms or game engines, XR technology, and application design and development. The professional studies also entail collaboration projects with business and industry, work placement, elective studies and finally the Bachelor’s thesis.

The curriculum has been developed in co-operation with partners in business and industry and the students to meet the future requirements in the field of XR Design and to incorporate research-based design approach and it’s use in multi-disciplinary collaboration projects. The curriculum is based on the following aspects: mastering user and research-based design, application production and team work skills, developing strong personal skills in 3D graphics and application development tools and building one’s professional identity.

Development

Many contributed to the development of the curriculum: the entire staff of the Degree Programme of XR Design with their expertise in different areas as well as representatives of business and industry, alumni and students. The objective was to create a curriculum that emphasises competence-based education and practical relevance. Vocational Consulting Committee was also consulted on the new curriculum.

Further information

Head of Degree Programme
TBA

Studycoordinator:
Mika Rintala (mika.rintala@metropolia.fi)

Objective

The learning outcomes of the degree are grounded in the mastery of a user- and research-oriented approach to the design and development of XR applications and the skillful use of professional tools and methods. Building professional identity and the ability to work in multidisciplinary projects are also among the learning outcomes.

Completition of the degree programme will equip students with strong skills to work as XR Designers, developers, 3D artists, project managers and as other versatile experts in design and media.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (ECTS) 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 Autumn 2027 Spring 2028 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027 1. / 2027 2. / 2027 3. / 2028 4. / 2028
KXJ24S1-1001
Core Curriculum

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KM00ES67 Academic and Communication Skills 5
KM00BL00 Art History 5
KM00FM41 Academic Writing and Methodology 5
KM00FM39 Entrepreneurship 5
KXJ24S1-1011
Language Studies

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5
XX00EL05 Finnish 1 (A1.2) 5
XX00EF54 Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work 5
KX00EE98 Professional Swedish 5
KXJ24S1-1002
Core Courses in 3D Graphics

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30
KM00FM44 3D Graphics, Polygonal Modeling and Animation 15
KM00FM45 3D Graphics, Sculpting 5
KM00FM46 3D Graphics, Material Creation 5
KM00FM47 3D Graphics, Real-time Asset Creation 5
KXJ24S1-1003
Core Courses in Visual Design

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25
KM00FM48 2D Graphics Tools 5
KM00FM49 Graphic Design 5
KM00FM50 Photography 5
KM00FM51 Artistic Work 5
KQ00BO36 Colour Perception and Composition 5
KXJ24S1-1004
Core Courses in Application Development

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50
KM00FM52 Real-time Development Platforms 1 15
KM00FM53 Real-time Development Platforms 2 10
KM00FM54 XR Technologies 15
KM00FM56 Programming 1 5
KM00FM57 Programming 2 5
KXJ24S1-1005
Advanced Studies

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35
KM00FM58 Project Course 1 15
KM00FM59 Project Course 2 15
KM00FM60 Project Course 3 5
KXJ24S1-1007
Elective Studies

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20
XX00EL11 Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) 5
XX00EL30 Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) 5
XX00EN47 Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) 5
KXJ24S1-1008
Innovation Project

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10
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
KXJ24S1-1009
Internships

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30
KM00BL68 Internship 1 15
KM00BL69 Internship 2 15
KXJ24S1-1010
Bachelor's Thesis

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15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Implementation of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
Total 240 65 70 65 45 30 35 35 35 35 30 30 15 15 15 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 15 15 15 15 7.5 7.5

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Professional Swedish
Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Professional Swedish
Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Professional Swedish
Not grouped
Academic and Communication Skills
Art History
Academic Writing and Methodology
Entrepreneurship
Finnish 1 (A1.2)
3D Graphics, Polygonal Modeling and Animation
3D Graphics, Sculpting
3D Graphics, Material Creation
3D Graphics, Real-time Asset Creation
2D Graphics Tools
Graphic Design
Photography
Artistic Work
Colour Perception and Composition
Real-time Development Platforms 1
Real-time Development Platforms 2
XR Technologies
Programming 1
Programming 2
Project Course 1
Project Course 2
Project Course 3
Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1)
Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2)
Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1)
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internship 1
Internship 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped
Finnish 1 (A1.2)
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Professional Swedish
Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1)
Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2)
Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1)

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Entrepreneurship
Project Course 1
Project Course 2
Project Course 3
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internship 1
Internship 2
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Entrepreneurship
Project Course 1
Project Course 2
Project Course 3
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internship 1
Internship 2
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Entrepreneurship
Project Course 1
Project Course 2
Project Course 3
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internship 1
Internship 2
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Entrepreneurship
Project Course 1
Project Course 2
Project Course 3
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internship 1
Internship 2
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Entrepreneurship
Project Course 1
Project Course 2
Project Course 3
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internship 1
Internship 2
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Entrepreneurship
Project Course 1
Project Course 2
Project Course 3
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internship 1
Internship 2
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Not grouped
Finnish 1 (A1.2)
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Professional Swedish
Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1)
Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2)
Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1)

Code Name Credits (ECTS)
KXJ24S1-1001
Core Curriculum

(Choose all )

25
KM00ES67 Academic and Communication Skills 5
KM00BL00 Art History 5
KM00FM41 Academic Writing and Methodology 5
KM00FM39 Entrepreneurship 5
KXJ24S1-1011
Language Studies

(Choose ects: 5 )

5
XX00EL05 Finnish 1 (A1.2) 5
XX00EF54 Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work 5
KX00EE98 Professional Swedish 5
KXJ24S1-1002
Core Courses in 3D Graphics

(Choose all )

30
KM00FM44 3D Graphics, Polygonal Modeling and Animation 15
KM00FM45 3D Graphics, Sculpting 5
KM00FM46 3D Graphics, Material Creation 5
KM00FM47 3D Graphics, Real-time Asset Creation 5
KXJ24S1-1003
Core Courses in Visual Design

(Choose all )

25
KM00FM48 2D Graphics Tools 5
KM00FM49 Graphic Design 5
KM00FM50 Photography 5
KM00FM51 Artistic Work 5
KQ00BO36 Colour Perception and Composition 5
KXJ24S1-1004
Core Courses in Application Development

(Choose all )

50
KM00FM52 Real-time Development Platforms 1 15
KM00FM53 Real-time Development Platforms 2 10
KM00FM54 XR Technologies 15
KM00FM56 Programming 1 5
KM00FM57 Programming 2 5
KXJ24S1-1005
Advanced Studies

(Choose all )

35
KM00FM58 Project Course 1 15
KM00FM59 Project Course 2 15
KM00FM60 Project Course 3 5
KXJ24S1-1007
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 20 )

20
XX00EL11 Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) 5
XX00EL30 Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) 5
XX00EN47 Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) 5
KXJ24S1-1008
Innovation Project

(Choose all )

10
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
KXJ24S1-1009
Internships

(Choose all )

30
KM00BL68 Internship 1 15
KM00BL69 Internship 2 15
KXJ24S1-1010
Bachelor's Thesis

(Choose all )

15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Implementation of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
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