Fundamentals of Digital Media PublishingLaajuus (15 ECTS)

Objective

Students know the user-centred design process and the principles of service design. They are well-versed in the basics of information and user interface design. Students are familiar with contemporary means of web publishing and they know how to use them in practice. Students know the potential uses of social media services in digital communication. Students are familiar with the practice of media work and they can perceive their operational environment and follow the changes that are happening in it.

Content

- Fundamentals of usability and user-centred design
- Social media services and their potential uses
- Service design process
- Online publishing
- Practice of media work
- Design theories and problem solving

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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