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

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

        apply appropriate vocabulary to discuss human-centred design.

        differentiate and exemplify the main approaches of  human-centered design (usability, codesign, user experience, interaction design, design ethnography, accessibility, socially responsible design).

        evaluate the applicability of various human-centred design approaches in particular cases..

Credits: 5

Schedule: 08.09.2020 - 13.10.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Turkka Keinonen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Turkka Keinonen

Contact information for the course (valid 09.09.2020-21.12.2112):


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:

    The course is an introduction to the collaborative design competence area. The course gives an introduction to the vocabulary, background and methodology of usability, design ethnography, user experience, co-design, interaction design, service design, accessibility and socially responsible design. It gives students a covering understanding of the different orientations under the broad umbrella of human-centred and collaborative design. Students learn the backgrounds and fundamentals of the orientations as well as methodological approaches. After the course the student is capable of discussing the involvement of users in design with appropriate vocabulary. The student learns to understand the applicability of various approaches, be critical with the ways users are involved and user data applied. They learn to find information about human-centred design and apply that in the context of design practice. After the course the students also know the contemporary topics of research in the area of human centred and collaborative design. The students learn to communicate collaborative design related topics for academic audience. The course is recommended to be studied in conjunction to User Inspired Design Making.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    essay: expression, academic quality, insight

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    135 h

    5 ects, 135 h

    Contact teaching consisting of lectures, seminar discussion and in-class assignments: 35h (=12 x 3h)

    Individual work consisting of literature study, essay writing, preparing a presentation: 80h

    Personal reflection: 20h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Will be announced in the beginning of the course. Will be available through MyCourses.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    none

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    10 Reduced Inequality

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption