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Package Design (5 cr)

Code: KM00DS81-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.05.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

22.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Media, Design and Conservation

Campus

Hämeentie 135

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes

  • Media Communication

Teachers

  • Päivi Helander

Teacher in charge

Katri Myllylä

Groups

  • KXD19S1VSA
    Visuaalinen viestintä, graafinen suunnittelu, S19

Objective

The student deepens his / her skills in designing the visual appearance of packaging. The student knows the requirements and possibilities set for the packaging and the legislation that affects packaging design. The student knows the packaging materials and the principles of printing material.

Content

- shape and construction of the package
- packaging materials for carrying out the functionality of the package
- target audience thinking
- packaging design as part of the packaging process
- packaging logistics
- packing in the store and at home
- new tools for packaging design
- packaging printing methods

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Participation in classes. Assignments completed. Performance needs improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge. Performance meets expectations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge independently. Performance exceeds expectations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Participation in classes. Assignments completed. Performance needs improvement.

Prerequisites

Graphic Design Basics Management