Advanced Design Skills (10 cr)

Objective

The student
• further deepens their knowledge in their chosen area of specialisation
• can apply creative methods and approaches in their design work
• understands the unique features and principles of their specialisation areas.

Content

• Unique features and principles of the area of specialisation
• Creative problem solving

Location and time

18.8.–12.12.2025 Arabia campus

Materials

The learning materials will be announced no later than the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

- Contact teaching at the Arabia campus
- Project work in client projects and a production office–like learning environment
- Participation in advanced topics through workshop-based learning
- Expert materials, assignments, discussions, group work

Employer connections

During the course, client projects are carried out as part of advanced studies.

Exam schedules

Any potential exams will be announced no later than at the beginning of the course.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

Any optional completion methods will be negotiated with the teacher.

Student workload

Work on campus mainly takes place from Tuesday to Friday. Part of the learning takes place during the student’s own time. If desired, students may begin working already before the course starts in order to ease their workload in the autumn.

Content scheduling

The workshop schedules will be announced no later than at the beginning of the course. Project work will begin at the start of the course and continue throughout the autumn semester.

Further information

For more information about the content and implementation, please contact the course instructor.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• recognises the unique features and principles of the specialisation area
• is at least partially capable of creative problem-solving.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• can comprehensively analyse the unique features and principles of the specialisation area
• is capable of creative problem-solving.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• is able to critically evaluate and analyse the unique features and principles of the specialisation area
• can solve problems creatively and reflect on their choices.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• recognises the unique features and principles of the specialisation area
• is at least partially capable of creative problem-solving.

Assessment methods and criteria

Project Work:
- Grade 1–2: Complete agreed tasks and learning assignments; no guidance provided.
- Grade 3–4: Complete agreed tasks, support others, be flexible with your roles, be present, acquire knowledge independently, share your expertise, aim for quality.
- Grade 5: In addition to the above: take major responsibility for the projects and for everyone’s development; produce outstanding results.

Workshop Participation:
Tasks, participation in discussions, group work, presentations (the emphasis may vary slightly depending on the workshop).

Objective

The student
• further deepens their knowledge in their chosen area of specialisation
• can apply creative methods and approaches in their design work
• understands the unique features and principles of their specialisation areas.

Content

• Unique features and principles of the area of specialisation
• Creative problem solving