Textile Design OrientationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• gains an overview of the work and professional environment of a textile designer
• understands the stages of the design process and the importance of documentation and presentation as a tool for professional development
• knows the structure of the curriculum and how to plan their own studies
• is able to use IT systems and software necessary for their studies
• is familiar with safe and sustainable practices and is able to apply them in their work
• is able, after completing the basic information security course, to handle information appropriately, identify the most common information security threats and be prepared to meet workplace requirements related to information security skills
• understands, after completing the basic course in artificial intelligence, the principles of large language models and their advantages and disadvantages
• is able to use AI responsibly and ethically in learning, taking responsibility for the content of their own work and following good scientific practice.

Content

• Textile design sector and professional activities
• Stages in the design and product development process
• Methods of information gathering, brainstorming and evaluation
• Visual, written and oral presentation
• Curricula and study planning
• Learning practices, physical and electronic learning environment
• Textile studio facilities, practices and safety at work
• UN 30 Sustainable Development Goals
• Basic knowledge and skills in information security and data protection
• Understanding the concepts underlying AI and their correct context of use

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• is familiar with the work and professional operating environments of a textile designer
• knows the stages of the design process
• is familiar with study planning and curricula
• masters teaching practices and studio facilities in textile design
• masters information systems and office programs
• knows the basics of information security, data protection and artificial intelligence.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• is well acquainted with the work of a textile designer and professional operating environments
• understands the stages of the design process
• masters the planning of studies and curricula
• masters teaching practices and studio facilities in textile design
• is well versed in information systems and office programs
• has a good command of the basics of information security, data protection and artificial intelligence.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has a broad knowledge of the work of a textile designer and professional operating environments
• understands the stages of the design process
• masters the planning of studies and curricula
• masters teaching practices and studio facilities in textile design
• is able to use information systems and office programs skillfully
• has an excellent command of the basics of information security, data protection and artificial intelligence.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• is familiar with the work and professional operating environments of a textile designer
• knows the stages of the design process
• is familiar with study planning and curricula
• masters teaching practices and studio facilities in textile design
• masters information systems and office programs
• knows the basics of information security, data protection and artificial intelligence.