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Visual Communications (5 ECTS)

Code: KX00CZ62-3002

General information


Enrollment
01.12.2018 - 23.12.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
18.03.2019 - 16.05.2019
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Virtual portion
1 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus and online
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Cultural Services and Music
Campus
Hämeentie 135 D
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
25 - 45
Degree programmes
Cultural Management
Teachers
Johanna Tirronen
Teacher in charge
Leena Björkqvist
Course
KX00CZ62
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Objective

The student gains a command of the basics of visual expression and communication and their application in various practical situations of production work. The student will have a command of the basics of visual expression, and the basics, skills and tools of image processing and graphic design. The student is able to order and manage production process of basic professional services needed in production work.

Content

- Basics and managing of the visual comunnications
- Basics of graphic design (including typography, design, colour theory)
- Ordering printed products
- Use of image processing programs (PhotoShop)
- Use of layout programs (InDesign)

Location and time

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Materials

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Teaching methods

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Employer connections

x

Exam schedules

x

International connections

x

Completion alternatives

x

Student workload

x

Content scheduling

x

Further information

x

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic principles and terms of visual communication and graphic design. The student can use graphic design programs (Photoshop, Indesign). The student can order professional services needed in production management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the basic principles of visual communication and graphic design and knows how they can be used in practice. The student is able to use the necessary graphic design programs and collaborate with the professionals in the field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply the producer’s perspective when coordinating production’s visual tasks. He/she is able to apply graphic design’s information technology programs (PhotoShop, InDesign) in his/her work. The student is able to order the professional services needed in production work and to lead the production processes related to them.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the basic principles and terms of visual communication and graphic design. The student can use graphic design programs (Photoshop, Indesign). The student can order professional services needed in production management.

Assessment methods and criteria

x

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

x

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

x

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

x

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

x

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