Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course students are able to:
- plan and carry out a visual communication design project
- differentiate and manage different phases of design process
- explain the means and value of conducting background research
- collect information on user needs and requirements of different stakeholders
- develop a design solution iteratively
- test and evaluate a design solution
- communicate and present professionally
Credits: 9
Schedule: 12.01.2021 - 18.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Markus Joutsela
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Markus Joutsela
Contact information for the course (valid 02.01.2021-21.12.2112):
Main teacher:
Markus Joutsela
markus.joutsela@aalto.fi
Additional instructors:
Safa Hovinen and Pekka Piippo
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students work in small groups in collaboration with a client on a visual identity design project.
- Project-based learning
- Briefing and debriefing
- Tools and methods for managing a design project
- Methods for conducting background research and testing design with users and audiences
- Introduction to design thinking and the Double Diamond process
- Design and development of a visual identity concept
- Presenting and communicating to different stakeholdersApplies in this implementation:
This year we will be working with ARTS 150 years anniversary visual identity project.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Assignments, presentation, and activity during the course. The successful completion of this course requires at least 80% attendance. Course feedback is required for completion.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Student workload altogether 243 h, out of which
Contact teaching: 86 h
Independent work: 157 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The study material is presented in the course prospectus.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
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Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi
The order of priority for admitting students to the course:
1. Visual communication design BA students, 18 places
2. BA in Design students, a maximum of 4 places
3. Exchange students in Visual communication design, 2–4 places
Applies in this implementation:
The course is organised in remote mode. Teaching language is English.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course is integrated with English language teaching.
Minimum student amount: 5.Applies in this implementation:
The course is organised in remote mode. Teaching language is English.
- Teacher: Safa Hovinen
- Teacher: Markus Joutsela
- Teacher: Pekka Piippo
- Teacher: Pirita Posti
- Teacher: Raila Tapio