The course takes place in period

2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Technological competence

Learning competence

Competence in customer-centric thinking

SDG's in focus:
#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
#12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You have skills to communicate and influence
people with the help of the visual from both a
practical and a theoretical perspective.
(Knowledge, Skills)

You have a practical base in digital communication
and media with a focus on image editing, graphics
and video editing. (Knowledge, Skills)

You understand how to combine studies in media,
communication, design, and technology. (Approach)

You have learned to design messages and create
flexible IT Design solutions with a wide range of
quality for different environments. (Skills)

Course contents

Visual communication with a focus on purpose,
context and effect
Basic principles of typography and layout.
Practical work with design tools
Perception
Color communication

Prerequisites and co-requisites

20 cr completed from the subject module.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 40 hours
  • Practical exercises - 50 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 15 hours
  • Individual studies - 20 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 10 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
assignments given during the course.

Teacher

Nyberg Janne

Examiner

Nyberg Jan

Group size

No limit (37 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-10-09 to 2023-10-23

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-10-24 12:30 - 16:30 E383 Visual Communication Design Nyberg Janne
2023-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 E385 Visual Communication Design Nyberg Janne
2023-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 E383 Visual Communication Design Nyberg Janne
2023-11-13 16:30 - 18:00 Z030 Sisu session in English for IB students ONLINE All students are to activate their study plan in the new student information system Sisu before December 2023. By activating your study plan before December you can enrol to your courses starting in January. If you do not activate your study plan before December: you cannot enrol to your courses and will therefore not be able to participate in lectures in January. More information: https://start.arcada.fi/en/news/topical/2023-10-04/arcada-is-changing-its-student-information-system-from-asta-to-sisu The session is held by Arcada's Student Affairs: sisu@arcada.fi. Link to the Teams-session: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjdhODZlM2MtNjZiOC00YTQxLWE1N2UtZjRhODE4OTIzZTI0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286080f64-b23d-4f93-8c43-e65f2588b9c3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2295120ab9-e6c5-4d68-b283-421bbe101856%22%7d Ahlroth Siri
Eerola Sabina
2023-11-16 12:00 - 16:00 E383 Visual Communication Design Nyberg Janne
2023-11-23 13:00 - 17:00 E385 Visual Communication Design Nyberg Janne
2023-11-27 14:00 - 15:00 Z030 Info Session Third Year Students; Degree Thesis and Support Courses / Lärdomsprov och stödkurser https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61725493049?from=addon Fabricius Susanna
Genberg Camilla
Grönholm Hanna
2023-12-01 09:00 - 13:00 E383 Visual Communication Design Nyberg Janne
2023-12-08 13:00 - 17:00 E385 Visual Communication Design Nyberg Janne
2023-12-15 09:00 - 13:00 E383 Visual Communication Design Nyberg Janne

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