Fundamentals of Visual Design (5 cr)
Code: KM00EI67-3003
General information
Enrollment
02.05.2023 - 27.08.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 13.10.2023
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
- Design
Teachers
- Mika Seppälä
Teacher in charge
Mika Seppälä
Groups
-
KXE22S1DMDigital Design
Objective
The student can communicate with images and text on digital platforms. The student is proficient in the basics of drawing and layout programs. The student is familiar with the different sectors of the field of graphic design. The student masters the basics of typographic expression. The student can apply the principles of composition and colour theory both in theory and in practice.
Content
- Basic concepts of graphic design
- Basics of typographic expression in a digital environment
- Communicating the desired message visually
- Basics of drawing and layout programs
- Essential elements of composition and image
- Basic colour theories
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is familiar with the means of communication with images and text on digital platforms. The student knows the basics of drawing and layout programs. The student recognises different aspects of graphic design. The student knows the basics of typographic expression. The student recognises the principles of composition and colour theory both in theory and in practice.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate with images and text on digital platforms. The student understands and knows the basics of drawing and layout programs. The student is familiar with and skilful at various aspects of graphic design. The student masters the basics of typographic expression. The student knows the principles of composition and colour theory both in theory and in practice.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student shows versatility and high quality in their communication with images and text on digital platforms. The student masters the basics of drawing and layout programs. The student is proficient in graphic design. The student has a good command of the basics of typographic expression. The student can apply the principles of composition and colour theory both in theory and in practice.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student is familiar with the means of communication with images and text on digital platforms. The student knows the basics of drawing and layout programs. The student recognises different aspects of graphic design. The student knows the basics of typographic expression. The student recognises the principles of composition and colour theory both in theory and in practice.