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Packaging Design (5 ECTS)

Code: KM00BQ55-3002

General information


Enrollment
01.05.2018 - 02.09.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Campus
Hämeentie 135 D
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
Media Communication
Teachers
Viestintä Media
Teacher in charge
Mika Rintala
Course
KM00BQ55
No reservations found for implementation KM00BQ55-3002!

Learning outcomes

Students know the various requirements, possibilities and legislation concerning product packaging. Students can select and experiment with different materials and their usability in product packaging. Students deepen their skills in visual packaging design. They know the implications of logistics on the size and shape of packaging. Students know the whole life cycle of a package and they can prepare the printable material for the appropriate packaging print method.

Content

- Shape and construction of packaging
- Role of packaging materials in the execution of functionality
- Requirements of target groups
- Packaging design as part of the packaging manufacturing process
- Packaging and logistics
- Packaging in a retail store
- Packaging at home
- New tools of packaging design

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- meets the attendance requirement
- completes assignments to a satisfactory standard
- understands the core content of the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
- actively participates in class
- completes assignments independently and shows initiative
- completes assignments independently and shows initiative and target group thinking
- completes assignments on time
k- gives a fluent and credible presentation of the materials he or she has produced
- masters the content of the course and applies the learned knowledge in his or her work
- is capable of independent information retrieval

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- actively participates in class and shows self-directedness
- completes assignments independently and demonstrates initiative and creative problem solving skills
- takes the target group into consideration and applies his or her insight in design
- completes the assignments on time
- gives a credible and visually interesting presentation of the materials he or she has produced
- works in effortless interaction with the client and all parties involved
- can apply the learned knowledge in his or her work in an original way
- is capable of independent information retrieval and application of information
- demonstrates progress in developing a professional identity

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student
- meets the attendance requirement
- completes assignments to a satisfactory standard
- understands the core content of the course

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