•   Basics of Graphic Design and Tools COM004AS2AE-3009 18.03.2024-12.04.2024  5   (DBE2PCDBI, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    - 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.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No preconditions.
    Contents
    - The fundamentals of graphic design and visual communication theory.
    - Introduction to design production basics.
    - Introduction to design tools.
    - Self-directed learning.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    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.
    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