Basics of Graphic Design and Tools - COM004AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Basics of Graphic Design and Tools, 5 cr - COM004AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Basics of Graphic Design and Tools COM004AS2AE-3007 13.01.2025-14.03.2025 5 op (TRB3HEMAR, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The student is able to apply the fundamentals of design and visual communication theory to the process of solving communication challenges.
The student can demonstrate original, creative and relevant thinking, and apply it to visual communication solutions.
The student can successfully produce visual communication solutions using the appropriate Adobe design programmes.
The student is able to continue to develop their skills and knowledge through self-directed learning.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material will be available via the Moodle site.

Working life connections

The student will plan and implement a visual design project, during the course.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course will be taught in English, and much of the material will be from international sources.

Timing

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Learning assignments

Visual design project.

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025

Content scheduling

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025
Groups
- TRB3HEMAR
- EVENING
- CONTACT
- BLENDED
Alternative learning methods

N.A.

Teachers

Graham Hill

Seats

15 - 35

Further information

Passing the course requires commitment to the assignment work and contact sessions. The grade is based on the design material produced (70%) and on the student’s own commitment and attitude (30%).

Degree Programme

TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

3.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Basics of Graphic Design and Tools COM004AS2AE-3010 17.03.2025-30.04.2025 5 op (DBE2PCDBI, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The student is able to apply the fundamentals of design and visual communication theory to the process of solving communication challenges.
The student can demonstrate original, creative and relevant thinking, and apply it to visual communication solutions.
The student can successfully produce visual communication solutions using the appropriate Adobe design programmes.
The student is able to continue to develop their skills and knowledge through self-directed learning.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material will be available via the Moodle site.

Working life connections

The student will plan and implement a visual design project, during the course.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course will be taught in English, and much of the material will be from international sources.

Timing

17.03.2025 - 30.04.2025

Learning assignments

Visual design project.

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Content scheduling

Contact session during the Spring intensive week # 12 (Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00)

There will be a kick-off session (the date and time will be informed later) online before the intensive week. There will be time to finalize the assignments after the intensive week. There will be the presentations of the final assignment and a closing session by the end of April. The exact date and time will be agreed during the intensive week.
Groups
- DBE2PCDBI
- CONTACT
- DBE5PCDBI
- BLENDED
- INTENSIVE
- DBE4PCDBI
Alternative learning methods

N.A.

Teachers

Graham Hill

Seats

15 - 35

Further information

Passing the course requires commitment to the assignment work and contact sessions. The grade is based on the design material produced (70%) and on the student’s own commitment and attitude, as well as in-class participation (30%).

Degree Programme

DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Basics of Graphic Design and Tools COM004AS2AE-3005 19.08.2024-11.10.2024 5 op (TRB3HEMAR, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The student is able to apply the fundamentals of design and visual communication theory to the process of solving communication challenges.
The student can demonstrate original, creative and relevant thinking, and apply it to visual communication solutions.
The student can successfully produce visual communication solutions using the appropriate Adobe design programmes.
The student is able to continue to develop their skills and knowledge through self-directed learning.
The competence goals and assessment criteria are identical for every implementation.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material will be available via the Moodle site.

Working life connections

The student will plan and implement a visual design project, during the course.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course will be taught in English, and much of the material will be from international sources.

Timing

19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024

Learning assignments

Visual design project.

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024

Content scheduling

21.8.2023 - 13.10.2023
Groups
- TRB3HEMAR
- EVENING
- CONTACT
- BLENDED
Alternative learning methods

N.A.

Teachers

Graham Hill

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Passing the course requires commitment to the assignment work and contact sessions. The grade is based on the design material produced (70%) and on the student’s own commitment and attitude (30%).

Degree Programme

TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

3.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Basics of Graphic Design and Tools COM004AS2AE-3009 18.03.2024-12.04.2024 5 op (DBE2PCDBI, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

In-class lectures and discussions, video tutorials and written material/links.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

18.03.2024 - 12.04.2024

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Content scheduling

Pre-assignment: available in Moodle on March 4, 2024
Contact intensive week: March 18 - March 22, 2024 (Mon-Fri) 10:00-16:00 on Porvoo Campus
Final presentations on Zoom about 3 weeks after the intensive week, more precise dates to be agreed at the implementation.
Groups
- DBE2PCDBI
- CONTACT
- BLENDED
- INTENSIVE
- DBE4PCDBI
- ABE2PCAVI
Teachers

Graham Hill

Seats

15 - 31

Degree Programme

DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Basics of Graphic Design and Tools COM004AS2AE-3003 15.01.2024-15.03.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The student is able to apply the fundamentals of design and visual communication theory to the process of solving communication challenges.
The student can demonstrate original, creative and relevant thinking, and apply it to visual communication solutions.
The student can successfully produce visual communication solutions using the appropriate Adobe design programmes.
The student is able to continue to develop their skills and knowledge through self-directed learning.
The competence goals and assessment criteria are identical for every implementation.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material will be available via the Moodle site.

Working life connections

The student will plan and implement a visual design project, during the course.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course will be taught in English, and much of the material will be from international sources.

Timing

15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

Learning assignments

Visual design project.

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Content scheduling

15.01.2024-15.03.2024
Groups
- CONTACT
- TR3HEMAR2
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

N.A.

Teachers

Graham Hill

Seats

15 - 35

Further information

Passing the course requires commitment to the assignment work and contact sessions. The grade is based on the design material produced (70%) and on the student’s own commitment and attitude (30%).

Degree Programme

TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Basics of Graphic Design and Tools COM004AS2AE-3004 15.01.2024-15.03.2024 5 op (TR3HECOM, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The student is able to apply the fundamentals of design and visual communication theory to the process of solving communication challenges.
The student can demonstrate original, creative and relevant thinking, and apply it to visual communication solutions.
The student can successfully produce visual communication solutions using the appropriate Adobe design programmes.
The student is able to continue to develop their skills and knowledge through self-directed learning.
The competence goals and assessment criteria are identical for every implementation.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material will be available via the Moodle site.

Working life connections

The student will plan and implement a visual design project, during the course.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course will be taught in English, and much of the material will be from international sources.

Timing

15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

Learning assignments

Visual design project.

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Content scheduling

15.01.2024-15.03.2024
Groups
- TR3HECOM
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

N.A.

Teachers

Graham Hill

Seats

15 - 35

Further information

Passing the course requires commitment to the assignment work and contact sessions. The grade is based on the design material produced (70%) and on the student’s own commitment and attitude (30%).

Degree Programme

TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Show all (4) Hide

- The student is able to apply the fundamentals of design and visual communication theory to the process of solving communication challenges.
- The student can demonstrate original, creative and relevant thinking, and apply it to visual communication solutions.
- The student can successfully produce visual communication solutions using the appropriate Adobe design programmes.
- The student is able to continue to develop their skills and knowledge through self-directed learning.

- The fundamentals of graphic design and visual communication theory.
- Introduction to design production basics.
- Introduction to design tools.
- Self-directed learning.

- In-class lectures and discussions
- Video tutorials
- Written material/links
- Course assignments

Come and immerse yourself in the world of graphic design! In this course, you will develop an understanding of the potential of visual communication and how to achieve it through the art of graphic design. You will learn to follow and utilise the design process, from clearly defining clients’ requirements to developing original and creative design solutions. Through a combination of active class-participation and self-directed learning, you will acquire the skills to produce graphic design solutions using the relevant Adobe programmes.

No preconditions.

Through the course assignment, the student can demonstrate that they have acquired the skills and knowledge to create a visual communication solution for a specific client using the entire design process. From a design brief they can recognise and define a client’s requirements, and consequently design and produce a visual communication solution, showing an understanding of the client’s needs. Furthermore, they should demonstrate an ability to use relevant Adobe design programmes, acquired through a combination of class-participation and self-directed learning. They can identify the forms and requirements of entrepreneurship in creative industries and can showcase their own expertise for sales driven purposes.

Through the course assignment, the student can demonstrate that they have acquired the skills and knowledge to create a visual communication solution for a specific client using the entire design process. From a design brief they can recognise and define a client’s requirements, and consequently design and produce a visual communication solution to a good standard, showing a good level of creativity and understanding of the client’s needs. Furthermore, they should demonstrate a good skill-level regarding relevant Adobe design programmes, acquired through a combination of active class-participation and self-directed learning. They can identify the forms and requirements of entrepreneurship in creative industries and can showcase their own expertise for sales driven purposes.

Through the course assignment, the student can demonstrate that they have acquired the skills and knowledge to create a visual communication solution for a specific client using the entire design process. From a design brief they can recognise and define a client’s requirements, and consequently design and produce a visual communication solution to a very good standard, showing a high level of creativity and understanding of the client’s needs. Furthermore, they should demonstrate a very good skill-level regarding relevant Adobe design programmes, acquired through a combination of active class-participation and self-directed learning. They can identify the forms and requirements of entrepreneurship in creative industries and can showcase their own expertise for sales driven purposes.