Basics of Graphic Design and Tools (5cr)

Code: COM004AS2AE-3013

Basic information of implementation

Timing: 16.03.2026 - 24.04.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

ECTS Credits: 5 cr

Campus: Porvoo Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 35

Degree programmes: DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations

Teachers: Graham Hill

Groups: DBE2PCDBI
DIGIBBA, 2nd semester, Porvoo, group 1; CONTACT
Contact implementation; DBE5PCDBI
DIGIBBA, 5th semester, Porvoo, group 1; BLENDED
Blended implementation; INTENSIVE
Intensive implementation; DBE4PCDBI
DIGIBBA, 4th semester, Porvoo, gropu 1; EXCH
EXCH Exchange students

Course: COM004AS2AE

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Contact session during the Spring intensive week # 12 (Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00)

There will be a kick-off session (the date and time will be informed later) online before the intensive week. The 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.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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

Intro

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.

Materials

Material will be available via the Moodle site.

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.
This course is a part of all Haaga-Helia's degrees and the student can participate in any implementation. This implementation is specifically aimed at students of the DIGIBBA International Business degree.

Working life connections

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

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Internationality

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

Completion alternatives

N.A.

Learning assignments