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Graphic Design (5 cr)

Code: KX00ED86-3001

General information


Enrollment

01.12.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

18.01.2022 - 04.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

School of Media, Design and Conservation

Campus

Hämeentie 135

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes

  • Design

Teachers

  • Ale Torkkel

Teacher in charge

Markku Luotonen

Groups

  • KXE20S1XR
    XR Design

Objective

The student knows the terminology of graphic design and typography and understands the special requirements of different graphic products. The student is able to communicate with image, text and their interaction, use professional drawing and layout software and apply graphic design skills in practice.

Content

- Basic concept of graphic design
- Basic principles and history of typography
- Communicating with pictures and text
- Basics of drawing and layout programs

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student outlines the concepts of graphic design and typography and is familiar with the technical requirements of graphic products. The student is able to use drawing and layout programs and produce graphic products with them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to use the concepts of graphic design and typography well and to outline the special requirements of different graphic products. The student is able to communicate well with images, text and their interaction, as well as to use a drawing and layout program intended for professional use and to apply their graphic design skills in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a broad command of the concepts of graphic design and typography and the special requirements of various graphic products. The student is able to communicate creatively with an image, text and their interaction, as well as use a drawing and layout program for professional use and apply their graphic design skills in a variety of ways.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student outlines the concepts of graphic design and typography and is familiar with the technical requirements of graphic products. The student is able to use drawing and layout programs and produce graphic products with them.