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Introduction to User-Centred ApproachLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TE00CP31

Credits

5 op

Objective

After the course, the student can examine the interactions between humans and the physical environment, tools and processes, and can apply various methods that produce user understanding and knowledge.

Content

User orientation is the first core part of the design point of view: basically, we always design and develop things for others than ourselves. The study course introduces the meaning of empathy, curiosity and joint communication, based on design practices and design thinking.

Our main themes leading to user orientation are
- physical user, ergonomics and usability
- senses in the user experience
- emotions in the user experience - before and after

Enrollment

03.08.2024 - 02.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 13.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

7 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Design Plugin - Diploma of Higher Education in Design
  • Design Plugin Medium - Expert in Design Thinking
Teachers
  • Hannu Parkkamäki
  • Tarmo Karhu
  • Mervi Vuolas
Teacher in charge

Mervi Vuolas

Groups
  • DMUOTS24
  • OSMUOTS24

Objective

After the course, the student can examine the interactions between humans and the physical environment, tools and processes, and can apply various methods that produce user understanding and knowledge.

Content

User orientation is the first core part of the design point of view: basically, we always design and develop things for others than ourselves. The study course introduces the meaning of empathy, curiosity and joint communication, based on design practices and design thinking.

Our main themes leading to user orientation are
- physical user, ergonomics and usability
- senses in the user experience
- emotions in the user experience - before and after

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

05.08.2023 - 04.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Design Plugin Medium - Expert in Design Thinking
Teachers
  • Hannu Parkkamäki
  • Tarmo Karhu
  • Mervi Vuolas
Teacher in charge

Tarmo Karhu

Groups
  • OSMUOTS23

Objective

After the course, the student can examine the interactions between humans and the physical environment, tools and processes, and can apply various methods that produce user understanding and knowledge.

Content

User orientation is the first core part of the design point of view: basically, we always design and develop things for others than ourselves. The study course introduces the meaning of empathy, curiosity and joint communication, based on design practices and design thinking.

Our main themes leading to user orientation are
- physical user, ergonomics and usability
- senses in the user experience
- emotions in the user experience - before and after

Evaluation scale

H-5