Opinto-opas

Objective

Students can foresee future changes and trends and recognise the influence of change on design. Students know the principles of foreseeing and studying the future. Students are able to apply knowledge of the future into the professional practises of design, and the methods of foresight in design processes. Students recognise the importance of innovations for both product development and the economy, are able to utilise innovation methods.

Content

The course focuses on the principles and methods of future studies as well as the importance of innovation practises and their role in design and product development.

- foresight of the future and the application of foresight to the design process
- principles and methods of future studies and their importance on work, visionary concept design
- innovation theory and methods
- essay

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Attendance in classes. Completing assignments. Inadequacies in completing assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in classes. The ability to apply theory into practice. Good performance in completing assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in classes. The ability to apply theory into practice. Excellent performance in completing assignments.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Attendance in classes. Completing assignments. Inadequacies in completing assignments.

Qualifications

The student advisor will recommend additional studies for each student based on their individual study plan.