Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), 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
General description for Studio courses
The studio course is where you dedicate time and space for a communication design project either individually or in a group. The thematics of the projects may vary year to year, from self initiated work to collaboration with an organization, company, or community. Your task is to plan and execute a large-scale design project, where learning goals are set both individually as well as on a common trajectory with your group. Background research in both theory and praxis, as well as documentation are an important part of the process. Individual feedback sessions, milestone presentations, peer discussions and readings provide structure for your work.
The four parallel studio courses share joint lectures as well as work-in-progress clinics out of which you can choose those which provides best support to your concept and execution.. The final results of all the studio courses are presented in a joint exhibition/installation.
In addition, on successful completion of Studio: Information course, you will be able to:
- summarise the implementation of user study, personas, task analysis, and evaluation methods in information design
- plan, produce and and test iterative prototypes for information design systems
Credits: 12
Schedule: 19.04.2021 - 07.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Rupesh Vyas
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rupesh Vyas
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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:
General description for VCD Studios
The studio course is where you dedicate time and space for an investigative communication design project either individually or in a group. The thematics of the course may vary yearly, and activities can range from autonomous projects to experimental collaboration with an organisation, company, or community. Your task is to plan and execute a practice-based design/research project where learning goals are set both by you individually as well as on a common trajectory with your studio group. Background research in both theory and praxis as well as documentation are an important part of the process. Individual feedback sessions, milestone presentations, peer discussions and readings provide structure and support for your work.
The four parallel studio courses share joint lectures and collaborative workshops, out of which you can choose those which provides best support to your concept and execution. The final results of all the studio courses are presented in a joint exhibition/installation.
Studio: Information
This course focuses on systems design aspects of Information Design, incorporating elements interface design and interaction design. Throughout the course, students learn to design contextually relevant and user-centric information systems.During this advanced level studio course you get an opportunity to experiment and learn from everyday multi-sensorial information inspirations, including sound as the important aspect of information design. During the course you complete a series of assignments which will support your final project.During the first week, you will develop the topic for their project or work on a set of available information design project descriptions. Projects can explore the possibility to use public data/issues, or arise from personal experiences or collaborative design with parters from internal or external organizations.This course especially supports the competence area of Information Design within Visual Communication Design. However, the course is trans-disciplinary and hence invites students from all disciplines who have strong interest and want to develop a specialisation in Information Design and data visualization.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The assessment is a synthesis of your design process, required milestones submitted on time, and the final outcome of the design project. Successful completion of this requires minimum 80 % attendance.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
12 ECTS = 324 h, of which
- 27 h joint lectures shared by all studios
- 90 h studio teaching
- 39 h working independently OR in joint clinics according to need
- 168 h independent work
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Study materials will be provided in the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students from outside VCD are accepted at the teachers' discretion. Upon registration, these students are required to send a portfolio to the responsible teachers. The portfolio should be a pdf consisting of maximum of 5 projects and 10 pages, including one page with a brief letter of intent. These should demonstrate previous experience and/or potential in the area of interest relevant to the studio course.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action