Academic year 2020 - 2021

•     Design and Development of Digital Media Services KX00ED88-3001 01.09.2020-17.11.2020  15 credits  (K1120S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to design concepts for digital media products or services. The student is familiar with the methods of user-centered design and is able to choose appropriate methods for a project. The student is able to evaluate the usability of user interfaces. The student knows how to analyse the properties of information systems, software and network applications in connection with their use. The student is able to apply their knowledge to the design and development of media products and services. The student is familiar with the technological field of digital publishing. The student is able to analyse the state and future trends of the media.

  Course contents

  - Creative design process
  - Design process for digital media services
  - User-centered design
  - User interfaces and usability
  - State and future trends of media e.g. business logic and value chains in media, technological environment in digital media

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student demonstrates knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work. The student is able to recognise factors affecting usability and user experience. The student is able to seek information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present their knowledge orally and in writing.

  Good

  The student demonstrates good knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work in appropriate manner. The student is able to analyse and evaluate the usability and user experience of digital services and apply these skills and knowledge in their own work. The student is able to retrieve information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present, reflect and apply their knowledge orally and in writing.

  Excellent

  The student demonstrates excellent knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work innovatively. The student is able to analyse and evaluate the usability and user experience of digital services and apply these skills and knowledge in their own work in a creative way. The student is able to retrieve information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present, reflect and apply their knowledge orally and in writing.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 17.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.08.2020 - 31.08.2020

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • K1120S6

  Teacher(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Media, Design and Conservation

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Digital Service Design

  Unit location

  Hämeentie 161

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Management and Leadership in Media KX00ED89-3001 01.02.2021-31.05.2021  5 credits  (K1120S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student has abilities to work in management positions in the media branch. The student is able to evaluate her strengths and weaknesses and utilise her self-knowledge in managing a team or unit. The student is familiar with the essentials of management and leadership and is able to evaluate the effects of her actions in a work community. The student has knowledge of the leadership methods affecting the dynamics of a work community and is able to develop their communication skills.

  Course contents

  - management and leadership in media
  - ethics of leadership
  - managerial communication skills
  - work community dynamics and organizational behaviour
  - diversity management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student demonstrates knowledge of some theories, principles and tools of management and leadership and is able to utilise them in practice. The student is aware of the strengths and targets of development in their own management and leadership skills.

  Good

  The student demonstrates versatile knowledge of theories, principles and tools of management and leadership and is able to apply and adapt them in practice. The student is able to reflect and develop their own management and leadership skills.

  Excellent

  The student demonstrates comprehensive and deep knowledge of theories, principles and tools of management and leadership and is able to apply and adapt them in practice in a creative way. The student is able to reflect and develop their own management and leadership skills in a target-oriented manner.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.02.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  02.01.2021 - 31.01.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • K1120S6

  Teacher(s)

  Liisa Seppänen, Pauliina Airaksinen-Aminoff

  Unit, in charge

  School of Media, Design and Conservation

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Digital Service Design

  Unit location

  Hämeentie 135

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Master's Thesis KX00ED87-3001 01.02.2021-31.12.2021  30 credits  (K1120S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate a research and development project in co-operation with working life. The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and RDI methods for developing practices and problem solving in working life. In his/her work, the student shows initiative and good change management and development skills. The student is able to work independently in expert positions of the field and as a developer and reformer of working life.The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process.
  
  The student produces a written report of the research and development project and has good oral and written professional communication skills. In the maturity test, the student demonstrates good knowledge of the thesis’ subject area and is able to communicate the results in a professional manner.

  Course contents

  All parts of the thesis process(selection of the subject, research and development process, thesis report) according to the degree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision, maturity test.
  
  The maturity test can be a press release, a publishable article, an executive summary or other informative text. The student agrees the form and target audience of the maturity test together with the thesis supervisor.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  See attached assessment framework.

  Good

  See attached assessment framework.

  Excellent

  See attached assessment framework.

  Further information

  The purpose of the thesis for a Master's degree is to develop and demonstrate not only ability to apply research information and use selected methods to analyse and solve problems related to professional life, but also to demonstrate readiness for independent expert work in demanding positions. In the thesis for a Metropolia Master's degree, the student aims to generate new competence and develop professional life and the field of study in an innovative way. (see Degree Regulations ofMetropolia University of AppliedSciences Ltd, 2019)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.02.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  02.01.2021 - 31.01.2021

  • 30 credits

  Group(s)

  • K1120S6

  Teacher(s)

  Ulla Paatola, Raisa Omaheimo, Liisa Seppänen, Mika Säteri, Antti Pönni

  Unit, in charge

  School of Media, Design and Conservation

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Digital Service Design

  Unit location

  Hämeentie 135

  R&D proportion

  30 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3012 24.11.2020-26.01.2021  5 credits  (K1120S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
  Goals:
  • The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
  • The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
  • The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
  • The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
  • The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
  • The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
  • The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
  • The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

  Course contents

  • Approaches to research and development work
  • Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
  • Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
  • Research and development processes and methods:
  o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
  o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
  • Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
  • Communication and reporting of research and development work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

  Good

  The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

  Excellent

  The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures
  Learning assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Attendance
  Learning Assignments
  Self-evaluation

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.11.2020 - 26.01.2021

  Enrollment date

  25.10.2020 - 23.11.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • K1120S6

  Seats

  10 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Antti Pönni

  Unit, in charge

  School of Media, Design and Conservation

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Digital Service Design

  Unit location

  Hämeentie 161

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  To be agreed with the lecturer

  Location and Time

  24.11.2020 - 26.1.2021 online course

Academic year 2021 - 2022

•     Design and Development of Digital Media Services KX00ED88-3002 23.08.2021-16.11.2021  15 credits  (K1121S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to design concepts for digital media products or services. The student is familiar with the methods of user-centered design and is able to choose appropriate methods for a project. The student is able to evaluate the usability of user interfaces. The student knows how to analyse the properties of information systems, software and network applications in connection with their use. The student is able to apply their knowledge to the design and development of media products and services. The student is familiar with the technological field of digital publishing. The student is able to analyse the state and future trends of the media.

  Course contents

  - Creative design process
  - Design process for digital media services
  - User-centered design
  - User interfaces and usability
  - State and future trends of media e.g. business logic and value chains in media, technological environment in digital media

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student demonstrates knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work. The student is able to recognise factors affecting usability and user experience. The student is able to seek information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present their knowledge orally and in writing.

  Good

  The student demonstrates good knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work in appropriate manner. The student is able to analyse and evaluate the usability and user experience of digital services and apply these skills and knowledge in their own work. The student is able to retrieve information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present, reflect and apply their knowledge orally and in writing.

  Excellent

  The student demonstrates excellent knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work innovatively. The student is able to analyse and evaluate the usability and user experience of digital services and apply these skills and knowledge in their own work in a creative way. The student is able to retrieve information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present, reflect and apply their knowledge orally and in writing.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 16.11.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 31.08.2021

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • K1121S6

  Seats

  10 - 22

  Teacher(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Media, Design and Conservation

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Digital Service Design

  Unit location

  Hämeentie 135

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Management and Leadership in Media KX00ED89-3002 01.01.2022-31.07.2022  5 credits  (K1121S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student has abilities to work in management positions in the media branch. The student is able to evaluate her strengths and weaknesses and utilise her self-knowledge in managing a team or unit. The student is familiar with the essentials of management and leadership and is able to evaluate the effects of her actions in a work community. The student has knowledge of the leadership methods affecting the dynamics of a work community and is able to develop their communication skills.

  Course contents

  - management and leadership in media
  - ethics of leadership
  - managerial communication skills
  - work community dynamics and organizational behaviour
  - diversity management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student demonstrates knowledge of some theories, principles and tools of management and leadership and is able to utilise them in practice. The student is aware of the strengths and targets of development in their own management and leadership skills.

  Good

  The student demonstrates versatile knowledge of theories, principles and tools of management and leadership and is able to apply and adapt them in practice. The student is able to reflect and develop their own management and leadership skills.

  Excellent

  The student demonstrates comprehensive and deep knowledge of theories, principles and tools of management and leadership and is able to apply and adapt them in practice in a creative way. The student is able to reflect and develop their own management and leadership skills in a target-oriented manner.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 31.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • K1121S6

  Seats

  10 - 22

  Teacher(s)

  Liisa Seppänen, ELO virtuaali::elokuva- ja televisio

  Unit, in charge

  School of Media, Design and Conservation

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Digital Service Design

  Unit location

  Hämeentie 135

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Master's Thesis KX00ED87-3002 01.01.2022-31.12.2022  30 credits  (K1121S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate a research and development project in co-operation with working life. The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and RDI methods for developing practices and problem solving in working life. In his/her work, the student shows initiative and good change management and development skills. The student is able to work independently in expert positions of the field and as a developer and reformer of working life.The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process.
  
  The student produces a written report of the research and development project and has good oral and written professional communication skills. In the maturity test, the student demonstrates good knowledge of the thesis’ subject area and is able to communicate the results in a professional manner.

  Course contents

  All parts of the thesis process(selection of the subject, research and development process, thesis report) according to the degree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision, maturity test.
  
  The maturity test can be a press release, a publishable article, an executive summary or other informative text. The student agrees the form and target audience of the maturity test together with the thesis supervisor.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  See attached assessment framework.

  Good

  See attached assessment framework.

  Excellent

  See attached assessment framework.

  Further information

  The purpose of the thesis for a Master's degree is to develop and demonstrate not only ability to apply research information and use selected methods to analyse and solve problems related to professional life, but also to demonstrate readiness for independent expert work in demanding positions. In the thesis for a Metropolia Master's degree, the student aims to generate new competence and develop professional life and the field of study in an innovative way. (see Degree Regulations ofMetropolia University of AppliedSciences Ltd, 2019)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 31.08.2021

  • 30 credits

  Group(s)

  • K1121S6

  Seats

  10 - 22

  Teacher(s)

  Liisa Seppänen, Mika Säteri, Antti Pönni, ELO virtuaali::elokuva- ja televisio

  Unit, in charge

  School of Media, Design and Conservation

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Digital Service Design

  Unit location

  Hämeentie 135

  R&D proportion

  30 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3032 23.11.2021-25.01.2022  5 credits  (K1121S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
  Goals:
  • The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
  • The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
  • The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
  • The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
  • The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
  • The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
  • The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
  • The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

  Course contents

  • Approaches to research and development work
  • Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
  • Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
  • Research and development processes and methods:
  o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
  o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
  • Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
  • Communication and reporting of research and development work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

  Good

  The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

  Excellent

  The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Seppänen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.11.2021 - 25.01.2022

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 31.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • K1121S6

  Seats

  10 - 22

  Teacher(s)

  Liisa Seppänen, Antti Pönni

  Unit, in charge

  School of Media, Design and Conservation

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Digital Service Design

  Unit location

  Hämeentie 135

  Evaluation scale

  0-5