XR Design (in English): XR Design
Code: KXJ25S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Culture and Arts
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- English
Descriptions
The curriculum of the Degree Programme in XR Design is knowledge-based. The studies include courses in areas such as 3D modeling and animation, graphical interfaces, real-time development platforms (game engines) and XR technology. These subjects cover the full pipeline of XR application design and development. The studies also include collaborative projects with businesses and industry, work placements, elective studies and a Bachelor’s thesis.
The curriculum has been developed in cooperation with industry partners and students to meet future requirements in the field of XR Design. It integrates a research-based design approach and its application in multi-disciplinary collaboration projects. The curriculum is based on the following aspects: mastering user- and data-driven design, application production, teamwork skills, and developing strong personal capabilities in 3D graphics and application development tools, alongside building a professional identity.
Development
The development of this curriculum is based on multidisciplinary cooperation with contributions from 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. Our Vocational Consulting Committee was heard on the new curriculum.
Further information
Head of Degree Programme
Markus Norrena (markus.norrena@metropolia.fi)
Studycoordinator:
TBA
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.
Completion 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.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | 2028-2029 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | Spring 2028 | Autumn 2028 | Spring 2029 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 | 3. / 2028 | 4. / 2028 | 1. / 2028 | 2. / 2028 | 3. / 2029 | 4. / 2029 |
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| KXJ25S1-1001 |
Core Curriculum
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20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00GA45 | Academic and Communication Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00BL00 | Art History | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FM41 | Academic Writing and Methodology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1002 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1013 |
Common studies in the field of culture
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KX00GB51 | Entrepreneurship in Creative Fields | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KX00GG67 | Authors’ Rights, Agreements and Ethics in Cultural Industries | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1003 |
Core Courses in 3D Graphics
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25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FM44 | 3D Graphics, Polygonal Modeling and Animation | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FM45 | 3D Graphics, Sculpting | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FM46 | 3D Graphics, Material Creation | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1004 |
Core Courses in Visual Design
(Choose all ) |
25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FM49 | Graphic Design | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FM50 | Photography | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FM51 | Artistic Work | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KQ00BO36 | Colour Perception and Composition | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FX72 | UX/UI Design | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1005 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1006 |
Advanced Studies
(Choose all ) |
35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FM58 | Project Course 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FX77 | Project 2 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FW79 | Sustainability in the Urban European Context | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00FM60 | Project Course 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1007 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1014 |
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1011 |
Metropolia Innovation Studies
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1009 |
Internships
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00BL68 | Internship 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KM00BL69 | Internship 2 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KXJ25S1-1010 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 60 | 70 | 55 | 40 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 10 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 15 | 15 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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Ethics
The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account. |
| Academic and Communication Skills |
| Academic Writing and Methodology |
| Entrepreneurship in Creative Fields |
| Authors’ Rights, Agreements and Ethics in Cultural Industries |
| Project Course 1 |
| Project 2 |
| Sustainability in the Urban European Context |
| Project Course 3 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
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Proactive development
The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods. |
| Academic and Communication Skills |
| Project Course 1 |
| Project 2 |
| Sustainability in the Urban European Context |
| Project Course 3 |
| Metropolia Minno 1 |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
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Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
| Art History |
| Project Course 1 |
| Project 2 |
| Sustainability in the Urban European Context |
| Project Course 3 |
| Internship 1 |
| Internship 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
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Sustainable development
The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society. |
| Academic and Communication Skills |
| Authors’ Rights, Agreements and Ethics in Cultural Industries |
| Photography |
| Artistic Work |
| Colour Perception and Composition |
| UX/UI Design |
| Project Course 1 |
| Project 2 |
| Sustainability in the Urban European Context |
| Project Course 3 |
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Learning to learn
The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning. |
| Academic and Communication Skills |
| Art History |
| Academic Writing and Methodology |
| Finnish 1 (A1.2) |
| Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work |
| Professional Swedish |
| Entrepreneurship in Creative Fields |
| Authors’ Rights, Agreements and Ethics in Cultural Industries |
| 3D Graphics, Polygonal Modeling and Animation |
| 3D Graphics, Sculpting |
| 3D Graphics, Material Creation |
| Graphic Design |
| Photography |
| Artistic Work |
| Colour Perception and Composition |
| UX/UI Design |
| Real-time Development Platforms 1 |
| Real-time Development Platforms 2 |
| XR Technologies |
| Programming 1 |
| Programming 2 |
| Project Course 1 |
| Project 2 |
| Sustainability in the Urban European Context |
| Project Course 3 |
| Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) |
| Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) |
| Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) |
| Metropolia Minno 1 |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
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Operating in a workplace
The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field. |
| Finnish 1 (A1.2) |
| Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work |
| Professional Swedish |
| Entrepreneurship in Creative Fields |
| Authors’ Rights, Agreements and Ethics in Cultural Industries |
| Project Course 1 |
| Project 2 |
| Sustainability in the Urban European Context |
| Project Course 3 |
| Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) |
| Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) |
| Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) |
| Metropolia Minno 1 |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Internship 1 |
| Internship 2 |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| KXJ25S1-1001 |
Core Curriculum
(Choose all ) |
20 |
| KM00GA45 | Academic and Communication Skills | 5 |
| KM00BL00 | Art History | 5 |
| KM00FM41 | Academic Writing and Methodology | 5 |
| KXJ25S1-1002 |
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 |
| KXJ25S1-1013 |
Common studies in the field of culture
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| KX00GB51 | Entrepreneurship in Creative Fields | 3 |
| KX00GG67 | Authors’ Rights, Agreements and Ethics in Cultural Industries | 2 |
| KXJ25S1-1003 |
Core Courses in 3D Graphics
(Choose all ) |
25 |
| KM00FM44 | 3D Graphics, Polygonal Modeling and Animation | 15 |
| KM00FM45 | 3D Graphics, Sculpting | 5 |
| KM00FM46 | 3D Graphics, Material Creation | 5 |
| KXJ25S1-1004 |
Core Courses in Visual Design
(Choose all ) |
25 |
| KM00FM49 | Graphic Design | 5 |
| KM00FM50 | Photography | 5 |
| KM00FM51 | Artistic Work | 5 |
| KQ00BO36 | Colour Perception and Composition | 5 |
| KM00FX72 | UX/UI Design | 5 |
| KXJ25S1-1005 |
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 |
| KXJ25S1-1006 |
Advanced Studies
(Choose all ) |
35 |
| KM00FM58 | Project Course 1 | 15 |
| KM00FX77 | Project 2 | 14 |
| XX00FW79 | Sustainability in the Urban European Context | 1 |
| KM00FM60 | Project Course 3 | 5 |
| KXJ25S1-1007 |
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 |
| KXJ25S1-1014 |
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| KXJ25S1-1011 |
Metropolia Innovation Studies
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 |
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 |
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 |
| KXJ25S1-1009 |
Internships
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| KM00BL68 | Internship 1 | 15 |
| KM00BL69 | Internship 2 | 15 |
| KXJ25S1-1010 |
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 |