•   Introduction to Visual Design IM00BR48-3014 23.05.2022-10.06.2022  3 cr  (VAPAA) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    Students know how to use basic visual design tools.
    Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.
    Course contents
    Contemporary design tools
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Carita Forsgren

    Recommended or required reading

    Course materials and links given in Moodle; students are expected to search and share further links

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Online lessons and tutoring in English, individual and group tasks, virtual learning environment (TUNI Moodle), discussions, giving and listening peer & teacher feedback, PBL when needed, learning by doing, students as teachers

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Tasks, attendance, active participation, feedback to peers and teacher(s)

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    23.05.2022 - 10.06.2022

    Registration

    01.03.2022 - 25.05.2022

    Credits

    3 cr

    Group(s)

    VAPAA

    Seats

    15 - 25

    Teacher(s)

    Carita Forsgren, Tuomo Joronen

    Further information for students

    Preliminary requirements: good ability to use spoken and written English language in a learning situation; a PC/Mac computer and a reasonably fast web connection ; preference to student having access to Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe inDesign, however student can also use other programs if needed

    Unit, in charge

    Media and Arts

    Degree programme(s)

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts

    Office

    TAMK Mediapolis

    Virtual proportion

    3 cr

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    The student can pass the course without attendance by contacting the teacher beforehand and sending their portfolio of works; or through the TAMK CRETA system

    Exam schedule

    No exam

    Students use of time and load

    The student is expected to complete the course tasks partly outside the contact teaching times

    Content periodicity

    16.5.2022: Introduction to the course; Basics of pixel based graphics
    17.5.2022: Basics of vector graphics
    23.5.2022: Basics of photo manipulation
    24.5.2022: Basics of composition and colour
    30.5.2022: Basics of layouts and typography for print and other media
    31.5.2022: Basics of digital illustration
    2.6.2022: Basics of 3D modeling
    6.6.2022 Final presentation and feedback session for the course works

    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    All the course tasks and the main task submitted but some tasks missing or executed poorly or after the deadline, poor attendance in the online lessons and virtual course environment

    Good

    All the course tasks and the main task submitted promptly and executed in a satisfactory manner, good attendance in the online lessons and virtual course environment

    Excellent

    All the course tasks and the main task submitted promptly and executed in a recommendable manner, very good attendance in the online lessons and virtual course environment, constructive feedback and advice to peers on the course