Future Studies (5 ECTS)
Code: KD00DM86-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 30.11.2020 - 10.01.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 15.04.2021 - 30.04.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of Media, Design and Conservation
- Campus
- Hämeentie 135 D
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 20
- Degree programmes
- Design
- Media Communication
Objective
Students can foresee future changes and trends and recognise the influence of change on design. Students know the principles of foreseeing and studying the future. Students are able to apply knowledge of the future into the professional practises of design, and the methods of foresight in design processes. Students recognise the importance of innovations for both product development and the economy, are able to utilise innovation methods.
Content
The course focuses on the principles and methods of future studies as well as the importance of innovation practises and their role in design and product development.
- foresight of the future and the application of foresight to the design process
- principles and methods of future studies and their importance on work, visionary concept design
- innovation theory and methods
- essay
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Attendance in classes. Completing assignments. Inadequacies in completing assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Active participation in classes. The ability to apply theory into practice. Good performance in completing assignments.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Active participation in classes. The ability to apply theory into practice. Excellent performance in completing assignments.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Attendance in classes. Completing assignments. Inadequacies in completing assignments.
Qualifications
The student advisor will recommend additional studies for each student based on their individual study plan.