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Basics of Graphic Design and Technical Capabilities (10 cr)

Code: KM00FQ45-3001

General information


Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 31.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Media, Design and Conservation

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes

  • Design

Teachers

  • Elina Kosunen

Teacher in charge

Elina Kosunen

Groups

  • KXE24S1GS
    Visual Communication Design

Objective

The student knows the concept of graphic design and can understand the special requirements of various graphic products. The student knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, and uses tools intended for professional use. The student knows how to apply his/her graphic design skills in practice. The student outlines the job description of a visual communication designer. The student understands the key themes of sustainable development related to the designer's job description and especially the production process.

Content

- concept of graphic design
- understanding the field and job description of graphic design
- ideation and problem solving skills
- design programs intended for professional use
- various publishing environments and planning for them
- making it ready for printing

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the concept of graphic design and can understand the special requirements of various graphic products. The student knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, as well as use design programs intended for professional use. The student outlines the job description of a visual communication designer. The student knows how to apply his/her graphic design skills in practice. The student participates in the teaching to the required extent. The student completes the assigned tasks with approval. The student knows the main contents of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows graphic design and understands the special requirements of various graphic products. The student knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, as well as use design programs intended for professional use. The student outlines the job description of a visual communication designer. The student knows how to apply his/her graphic design skills in practice. The student actively participates in the teaching. The student completes the assigned tasks independently, showing initiative. The student returns the assignments on time. The student masters the contents of the course and knows how to apply what he/she has learned to his own work. The student is capable of independent information acquisition.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows graphic design and understands the special requirements of various graphic products. The student knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, as well as use design programs intended for professional use. The student outlines the job description of a visual communication designer. The student knows how to apply his/her graphic design skills in practice. The student participates in teaching actively and self-directed. The student completes the assigned tasks independently, showing initiative and creative problem-solving ability. The student returns the assignments on time. The student can apply the things taught in the Study Course in an original way to their own work. The student is capable of independent knowledge acquisition and application of knowledge. The student demonstrates the development of professional identity.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the concept of graphic design and can understand the special requirements of various graphic products. The student knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, as well as use design programs intended for professional use. The student outlines the job description of a visual communication designer. The student knows how to apply his/her graphic design skills in practice. The student participates in the teaching to the required extent. The student completes the assigned tasks with approval. The student knows the main contents of the course.