Academic year 2022 - 2023

•   Concept and marketing design KU00CI00-3001 15.03.2023-17.05.2023  5 credits  (YCDMVS22) +-
  Competence objectives of study unit

  After completing the course, the students will be able to
  • Analyse and select creative ideas to be developed into concepts
  • Compare and select the different goals, methods and processes of concept and marketing design.
  • Create marketing oriented concepts for different kinds of products and services
  • Evaluate the objectives, brands, briefing and overall marketing direction of an organisation in creating concepts
  • Communicate appropriately about the concept and marketing design process and outcomes to relevant stakeholders

  Content of study unit

  • Concept planning elements and process
  • Idea initialisation, concept design process, concept building with different types of tools
  • Concept communication and presentation
  • Benchmarking and market, organisation and framework analysis

  ---

  Teacher(s) in charge

  Henni Syrjänen

  Teachers and responsibilities

  henni.syrjanen@turkuamk.fi

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  the materials on itslearning

  Learning methods

  Itslearning environment: materials, assignments and online lectures

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Under evaluation: learning assignments
  The evaluation is based on YCDM-evaluation principals.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.03.2023 - 17.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.11.2022 - 08.03.2023

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • YCDMVS22

  Seats

  0 - 20

  Degree Programme(s)

  Master of Culture and Arts, Creative Design Management

  Campus

  Location-independent

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Discuss with the teacher

  Pedagogic approaches

  online lectures, learning assignments, group work

  Content scheduling

  TIMETABLE – Online Meetings
  
  March 15th at 4:00-6:00 Concept Planning: From Ideas to Concepts
  April 5th at 4:00-6:00 Design Processes and Tools
  April 26th at 4:00-6:00 Group Working: Benchmarking and Strategy Views
  May 11th at 4:00-6:00 Concept Presentations – part 1, Feedback & Discussion
  May 17th at 4:00-6:00 Concept Presentations – part 2, Feedback & Discussion
  
  Itslearning will be open and ready on March 14th.

•   Development work methods and design KU00CI02-3001 22.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (YCDMVS22) +-
  Competence objectives of study unit

  After completing this course, the students will be able to
  • find and evaluate sources and information relevant for the development task
  • construct a relevant conceptual framework for the development project
  • apply project management tools in planning the development project
  • write a research and data management plan
  • consider ethical aspects and GDPR in their research and development work
  • communicate of their development project and its results to different target groups through appropriate channels

  Content of study unit

  • Professional, theoretical and research contexts for individual development projects
  • Information seeking and evaluation for the needs of the development project
  • Applying project management tools in a development project
  • The role of research in a development project
  • Planning research data collection and management
  • Ethical considerations and GDPR in research and development projects
  • Writing and communications in research and development projects

  ---

  Teacher(s) in charge

  Vesa Kankaanpää

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Instructors:
  Vesa Kankaanpää, Principal Lecturer
  Pirita Juppi, Principal Lecurer
  
  Info Skills online course: Tuulikki Hattunen, Chief Information Specialist

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  Info Skills Online Course:
  - Information and Research Guides and subject guide Arts and Culture
  https://libguides.turkuamk.fi/informationandresearchguides
  
  Other relevant learning materials will be instructed on itslearning course platforms.

  Learning methods

  - Reading materials
  - Individual and group assignments
  - Group discussions and presentations in online sessions
  - Info skills online course

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assessment is based on learning assignments.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  22.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  01.08.2022 - 31.10.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • YCDMVS22

  Seats

  0 - 20

  Additional information

  Development work methods and design consists of preparatory work for the development work and/or research conducted in the thesis project.

  Degree Programme(s)

  Master of Culture and Arts, Creative Design Management

  Campus

  Location-independent

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Student's schedule and workload

  The course is 5 ECTS credits (ca. 135 hours of work fos students)
  
  Assignments:
  1) Reading 3 Master’s thesis works of Turku UAS students and writing a short summary on them
  2) Mindmap of the theoretical concepts, research methods and materials, academic and professional contexts etc. of one’s thesis project.
  3) Group presentation of a chosen methodological/theoretical approach
  4) Concept note for the thesis project
  5) Mini essay on ethical considerations in one's own thesis process

  Content scheduling

  Info Skills online course, 1 ECTS, introductory meeting on 30.8. at 15:00-16:00, deadline for all assignments 30.11.2022 (a separate itslearning course)
  ***
  
  Wed 31.8. at 16–18 Introduction to the Development work methods and design course & the Master’s thesis requirements & process in Turku UAS (Vesa & Pirita)
  
  Wed 14.9. at 16–18 Role of research in RDI projects and in the thesis (Pirita)
  
  Wed 19.10. at 16–18 18 Role of theoretical framework in research and in the thesis (Vesa)
  
  2../3.11. at 16–18 Seminar (half of the group on one day) – discussing preliminary plans (concept notes) for the thesis project
  
  Wed 16.11. at 16–18 Research ethics and GDPR in research (Vesa)
  
  Wed 30.11. at 16–18 Thesis as a text – academic writing; Instructions for writing the researh & development plan (Pirita)

•   Future Operating Environments MS00CH94-3001 29.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (YCDMVS22) +-
  Competence objectives of study unit

  After completing the course, the student is able to:
  
  - analyse changes in the operating environments and anticipate future developments applying the concepts and methods of futures studies
  - evaluate impacts of the changing operating environments on her/his work, work community and organization, as well on the industry/field at large
  - develop one’s competences and expertise in a focused and goal-oriented way in anticipation of the future competence requirements in the work life
  - improve and innovate operations and work processes in the organization using multidisciplinary and multiprofessional futures knowledge.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of study unit

  - Future of work and income
  - Future competence needs
  - Changing career paths and professional identities
  - Future technologies, human–technology interaction
  - Circular economy and sustainable future
  - Theories and methods of future studies and foresight
  - Importance of foresight for innovations and strategic planning and decision-making

  ---

  Teacher(s) in charge

  Jani Pihlajamaa

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jani Pihlajamaa (tutoring and evaluating online assignments in itslearning)

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  In the itslearning course platform.

  Learning methods

  Keynote lectures and talks (live or by video) by TUAS specialists and visiting lectures; group work in multidisciplinary groups, reading and discussing in reading groups, individual written assignments.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assessment will be based on the individual and group assignments submitted in the itslearning course platform and on the demonstrated contribution to the group work in contact days.
  
  Tutor teacher evaluates the assignments (assignments 1–4). To pass the course, students are expected to participate in the contact days and to contribute to group work in them, as well as to complete and turn in all the assignments. Missing contact day participation will be compensated by an extra assignment. Tutor teachers will keep records of participation in group work in contact days and evaluate the compensatory assignments.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  01.08.2022 - 31.10.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • YCDMVS22

  Seats

  0 - 20

  Degree Programme(s)

  Master of Culture and Arts, Creative Design Management

  Campus

  Location-independent

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Student's schedule and workload

  Contact days and lectures: 15 h
  Online and virtual working individually and in groups: 120 h
  
  Group work and assignments:
  • Starting day 29.8.2022: multidisciplinary groups working with SITRA’s megatrend cards.
  • Reading groups within each study programme: reading and discussing research articles/papers/reports, creating a visual presentation of the key ideas and publishing it in a discussion forum in the itslearning course platform (tutor teacher evaluates, pass/fail).
  • Hackathon 28.11.2022 (a pre-meeting of the hackathon 16.11.2022): multidisciplinary groups work to solve real working-life problems.
  
  Individual work and assignments:
  • Orientation assignment: Futures consciousness and attitudes towards future (in the itslearning course platform; tutor teacher evaluates, pass/fail).
  • Scenario assignment: imagining alternative professional futures (in the itslearning course platform; tutor teacher evaluates, pass/fail).
  • Reflective report on utilizing futures thinking and anticipation methods in one’s own work (in the itslearning course platform; tutor teacher evaluates, pass/fail).

  Content scheduling

  The course is compulsory for all Turku UAS Master Students. It will be implemented partly in groups comprised of students across the various study programmes, and partly as team and individual work within each study programme.
  
  There are three contact days (29.8.2022, 16.11.2022 and 28.11.2022).) common to all students of the various study programmes, and further, there are common study materials and assignments in the itslearning course platform. In addition, the study programmes may add and cover discipline specific topics. This will be guided by the tutor teacher during the programme’s contact days.
  
  ***
  
  THEME 1: CHANGING WORLD AND WORKING LIFE (calendar weeks 35-37)
  • Common starting day 29.8. for all students of the various study programmes: orientation to the course, a keynote talk on the future working life and competence requirements, and group work with SITRA’s megatrend cards (tutor teachers will guide working of the groups).
  • Students familiarize themselves independently with the materials in the itslearning course platform.
  • Orientation assignment: Futures consciousness and attitudes towards future (DL 18.9.)
  • (Each study programme may arrange lectures by TUAS specialists on themes such as new technologies, circular economy etc. during the programme’s contact days.)
  
  ***
  
  THEME 2: FUTURES STUDIES AND ANTICIPATION (calendar weeks 38-41)
  • Students familiarize themselves independently with the materials in the itslearning course platform.
  • Scenario assignment: imagining alternative professional futures (DL 16.10.)
  
  ***
  
  THEME 3: CHANGING WORKING LIFE IN MY FIELD (calendar weeks 42-45)
  • Reading groups: reading and discussing research articles in groups that meet virtually or face to face, and creating a visual presentation based on the key ideas of the discussion. Readings are related to the changing work, working environment and competence requirements in the field of the study programme. The visual presentation will be shared in the itslearning course platform (DL 13.11.).
  • Tutor teacher organizes the reading groups and compiles the list of readings (or guides students to find relevant research articles and reports).
  
  ***
  
  THEME 4: SHAPING MY OWN FUTURE (calendar weeks (viikot 46-49)
  • Students familiarize themselves independently with the materials in the itslearning course platform.
  • Common Hackathon day 28.11. (a pre-meeting of the hackathon 16.11.) for all students of the various study programmes: group working to solve real working-life problems related to sustainable future. Students will familiarize themselves with the Hackathon instructions and assignments before the Hackathon day in the itslearning platform and submit their team reports there after the Hackathon (DL 4.12.).
  • Final assignment: a reflective report on utilizing futures thinking and anticipation methods in one’s own work (DL 11.12.).

•   Implementation and reporting of the development project KU00CI04-3001 02.01.2023-31.12.2023  25 credits  (YCDMVS22) +-
  Competence objectives of study unit

  After completing this course, the students will be able to
  • critically evaluate and apply research knowledge
  • use the chosen methods to analyse ja solve problems in working life
  • work independently as an expert in demanding contexts in which he/she is managing his/her own and possibly also the others’ work in a target-oriented way
  • communicate and network in his/her own field and in international environment
  • take into account communal and ethical perspectives of his/her professional field

  Content of study unit

  An essential part of Master-level studies is a thesis of 30 credits. The thesis process starts immediately at the beginning of the studies, and it continues through the entire cycle of studies.
  
  The thesis is implemented as a development project with a research-based approach and a close connection to practical work. The student carries out his/her development work at his/her workplace, in RDI projects of the Turku University of Applied Sciences, in working life connections or in a manner agreed with the supervisor. The thesis is based on commission, if possible. It is preferable that the thesis is based on an assignment.
  
  The thesis relies on in-depth information gathering and analysis, and the development process utilizes relevant research methods following principles of good scientific practice. The thesis includes documenting and reporting on development activities. The student will become familiar with the methodological skills necessary for development and reporting in the course on research and development methods.
  
  In Master’s programmes in Culture and Arts, the thesis is divided in two parts:
  - A 5 credits course Development work methods and design (1st semester), and
  - Implementation and reporting of the development project, 25 credits (2nd ja 3rd semester).
  
  Implementation and reporting of the development project (25 ECTS) includes the following steps:
  • Presenting the thesis plan and finalizing it making use of feedback
  • Thesis agreement
  • Implementation, related research activities and documentation of the work in accordance with industry practice and in a meaningful way for the thesis
  • Participation in group supervision sessions (“thesis learning café”) and individual guidance of the thesis
  • Presentation of the results after completion of the thesis
  • Maturity test: The student must write a maturity examination in the field of the thesis. This demonstrates awareness with the subject and the linguistic competence. If the (excellent) competence of the school education language has already been assessed in previous studies, the maturity test will only serve as a test the professional expertise. The maturity test is evaluated on a scale approved/ failed.
  • Ensuring that there is no plagiarism in the thesis and evaluation of the thesis

  ---

  Teacher(s) in charge

  Vesa Kankaanpää

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Pirita Juppi & Vesa Kankaanpää: supervision of the thesis process, research activities and thesis report writing
  Henni Syrjänen: supervision of development activities and related contents in thesis reports

  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Learning material

  Relevant methodology guides, and prior research and professional literature on the topic of a student's thesis.

  Learning methods

  - Seminar meeting for presenting thesis work during the process and in the end of it
  - Discussions in seminar meetings
  - Giving and receiving peer feedback on the thesis
  - Individual tutoring meetings with thesis supervisors

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Thesis is evaluated according to the general Master's thesis evaluation criteria in Turku UAS.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment date range

  24.11.2022 - 31.01.2023

  • 25 credits

  Group(s)

  • YCDMVS22

  Seats

  0 - 20

  Additional information

  More detailed information is provided in the itslearning course platform: YCDMVS22 Master's thesis

  Degree Programme(s)

  Master of Culture and Arts, Creative Design Management

  Campus

  Location-independent

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Content scheduling

  During the Implementation and Reporting of the Development Project study unit (= Master's thesis, for short) students:
  - present a research and development plan for their Master's thesis in a seminar
  - do fieldwork, i.e. implement the planned research and development activities for their thesis
  - report on their research and development work, i.e. write their thesis report
  - present a disposition and a draft of the Introduction chapter in a seminar
  - give peer feedback on a fellow student's masters thesis at the pre-examination phase
  - give a presentation of their thesis project and its results in the end of the process (Dissemination Seminar)
  - write a maturity examination, i.e. a media release or an online article on their thesis project
  
  
  Seminar meetings take place once a month during the 2nd and 3rd semester.
  Seminars on spring semester 2023:
  
  - WED 18.1. at 16–18/19 (depending on the number of participants)
  - WED 8.2. at 16–18/19
  - WED 8.3. at 16–18/19
  - WED 12.4. at 16–18/19
  - WED 3.5. at 16–18/19
  
  WED 31.5. at 14–18/19 Dissemination seminar for Master's Thesis presentations (for those who wish to graduate in June; including YCDMVS21 group)

•   Leadership and innovation KU00CH96-3001 22.08.2022-14.05.2023  5 credits  (YCDMVS22) +-
  Competence objectives of study unit

  After completing this course, the students will be able to
  • analyse their strengths and development needs as a leader and an innovator and to develop their skills in a goal-oriented manner
  • compare different leadership theories and models and evaluate their relevance for their own work
  • use career stories and systematic and continuous reflection to clarify their professional values and goals and to develop their professional identity and leadership style
  • create and maintain partnerships and networks to support their work as a leader

  Content of study unit

  • Leadership skills and qualities of a good leader
  • Different leadership theories, models and styles
  • Different career paths to leadership and management positions
  • Role of values, ethics, empathy and emotions in leadership
  • Role of collaboration and networks in leadership
  • Leadership and innovation in creative businesses

  ---

  Teacher(s) in charge

  Pirita Juppi

  Henni Syrjänen

  Milla Järvipetäjä

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Milla Järvipetäjä (Innovatoin)
  Pirita Juppi (Career Story & Reflective Diary)
  Henni Syrjänen (Leadership)

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  Learning materials are available online and are instructed on the itslearning course platform.

  Learning methods

  Lectures and discussions, reading learning materials, and individual assignments:

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assessment is based on assignments. All the assignments (1-6) need to be approved for the course to be approved ("pass").

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  22.08.2022 - 14.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  23.07.2022 - 31.10.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • YCDMVS22

  Seats

  0 - 20

  Degree Programme(s)

  Master of Culture and Arts, Creative Design Management

  Campus

  Location-independent

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Student's schedule and workload

  Learning assignments:
  1) writing a mini essay on innovations (based on readings) (8 h)
  2) creating a digital career story (18 h)
  3) keeping regular reflective diary on given themes and sharing a monthly insight on a Padlet wall for the group and teachers (34 h)
  4) creating a visual presentation on leadership (20 h)
  5) creating a shortened business plan (20 h)
  6) writing a reflective report based on the reflective diary (8 h)
  
  The course is worth 5 credits = ca. 155 hours of workby students. 1 credits (27 hours) of the workload consists of participating in and preparing for the online sessions. 4 credits (108 hours) consists of doing assignments independently.

  Content scheduling

  Part I: Innovation (Autumn term 2022)
  - Types of innovation
  - Methods of innovating
  - Managing and leading innovations
  - Online lecture & instructions for the assignment) 2.9., readings and written assignment by 30.9.
  
  Part II: Digital Career Story & Reflective Diary (Autum term 2022 & spring term 2023)
  - Different career paths leading to management and leadership positions
  - Skills and qualities required in leadership postitions
  - Personal professional goals and values; strengths and competences useful in management and leadership position
  - Online workshop meetings 2.9., 7.9., 8.9. and 21.9.
  - Creating the digital story by 18.9.
  - Keeping the diary regularly 21.9.-30.4.
  - Reflective discussions based on the reflective diary: 9.11., 14.12. (+ 3 meetings in Jan-April 2023)
  
  Part III: Leadership (Spring term 2023)
  - skills and qualities needed to lead and manage customer-oriented media and communication projects
  - different leadership paradigms, theories and styles
  - role of values, ethics, empathy and emotions in leadership
  - creating customer-inspired innovations and business plans 
  - the role of collaboration and networks in leadership 
  - different career paths to leadership and management position
  - Lectures, readings and assignments in January-March 2023

•   Project management KU00CH98-3001 28.09.2022-07.12.2022  5 credits  (YCDMVS22) +-
  Competence objectives of study unit

  After completing the course, the students will be able to
  
  • Apply project management methods when leading creative projects
  • Execute efficient time, resource and budget management in creative projects
  • Analyse, assess, model, and steer creative processes
  • Select and justify applicable approaches and tools of project management
  • Communicate appropriately about project implementation to relevant stakeholders

  Content of study unit

  • Project management methodologies and tools
  • Time, resources and budget management
  • Stakeholder analysis and project evaluation process
  • Project communication

  ---

  Teacher(s) in charge

  Henni Syrjänen

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Henni Syrjänen, henni.syrjanen@turkuamk.fi
  Milla Järvipetäjä, milla.jarvipetaja@turkuamk.fi

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  Learning materials are available online and are instructed on the itslearning course platform.

  Learning methods

  Online course: lectures, group working, online meetings and learning activities.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  All activities must be submitted and accepted in order to pass the course. Assessment is based on assignments.
  
  Evaluation: pass/fail

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  28.09.2022 - 07.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  01.08.2022 - 30.11.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • YCDMVS22

  Seats

  0 - 24

  Degree Programme(s)

  Master of Culture and Arts, Creative Design Management

  Campus

  Location-independent

  Share of online studies

  5 credits

  Assessment scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  No exam

  Pedagogic approaches

  Working life oriented individual learning activities. Group discussions and peer review.

  Student's schedule and workload

  Activities will be introduced in Itslearning
  
  • Project management - general and methodologies 1 ect
  • Time management 1 ect
  • Resources and budget management 1 ect
  • Stakeholder analysis 0,5 ect
  • Project evaluation 0,5 ect
  • Project communication 0,5 ect
  • Peer review 0,5 ect
  
  The course is worth 5 credits = ca. 155 hours of work by students

  Content scheduling

  • Project management methodologies and tools
  • Time, resources and budget management
  • Stakeholder analysis and project evaluation process
  • Project communication
  
  Online meetings in Zoom:
  
  Wed 28.9. at 16.00-18.00
  Wed 12.10. at 16.00-18.00
  Wed 7.12. at 16.00-18.00

Academic year 2023 - 2024

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.