Communities and Communication DesignLaajuus (10 ECTS)

Objective

Students understand the needs of communities and they can apply a needs based approach to design. Students master the fundamentals of programming and know some of the development and publishing environments. Students know the fundamentals of usability and testing as well as the main testing methods. Students gain an insight into design theories. Students understand the possibilities of social media services.

Content

- Terminology
- Fundamentals of programming
- Dynamic web technologies and web publishing environments
- Fundamentals of usability
- Usability testing
- Design theories and problem solving
- Possibilities of social network services

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Inadequate participation in class. Assignments need improvement. Student does not completely meet the learning objectives defined in the course outline.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in class. Ability to apply the learned knowledge. Self-initiated learning. Student meets the learning objectives defined in the course outline.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in class. Ability to apply the learned knowledge and reflect on it. Development driven approach to coursework. Generation of new knowledge and contribution to the course.