Study Guide

Objective

After competing the course, the student is able to:

develop working competencies
apply Human Resource management principles in workplace
apply employment relationship legislation in workplace
solve problems in workplace

Content

principles of Human Resources
competence management infrastructure and methods
basic labor legislation and occupational safety legislation
supervisor´s role in solving problems in workplace

Materials

Literature in Itslearning and self-selected materials.

Teaching methods

Expert presentations, discussions and small group reflections in Zoom and in a face-to-face meeting, group work and independent studying.

Exam schedules

no exam

International connections

Constructive approach i.e. knowledge building
Problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Student workload

PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENT: Understanding of the key concepts.
GROUP ASSIGNMENT: A model for managing people and competences.
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT: The role of the leader in dealing with personnel problems in the workplace.

Student work:
Online and face-to-face teaching 16 h
Group work 40 h
Independent work 79 h

Total 135 h (=5 credits)

Content scheduling

Online teaching (Zoom online meetings) and face-to-face meeting at the Turku campus:

Thu 11.4.2024 9.00-13.00 (Zoom)
Thu 18.4.2024 16.00-18.00 (Zoom)
Thu 2.5.2024 9.00-13.00 (Zoom)
Thu 30.5.2024 11.00-16.00 (Campus)

The PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENT will be published in Itslearning one week before the first online meeting.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

- The successful completion of the course requires the completion of all learning assignments (3).
- The assessment will be based on the pre-assignment, group and individual assignments.
- The course will be assessed with a grade of 1-5/pass.

Assessment criteria

PRE-ASSIGNMENT: The teacher assesses the task on a pass/fail scale.

The assessment will focus on the following points:
- The content and scope of the assignment are in line with the task description
- The chosen content is justified by appropriate references
- The assignment provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the chosen topic

GROUP ASSIGNMENT: The teacher will evaluate the presentation, and the grade (1-5/fail) will be 50% of the total course grade.

The following points will be taken into account when assessing the presentation:
- The content and scope of the presentation are in line with the assignment.
- Clarity of oral expression
- The presentation is visually appealing
- Analytical and problem-oriented approach to the topic
- Ideas are justified with reference to sources
- The presentation creates a clear overview of the topic
- The presentation conveys the contribution of each team member

There is also a peer assessment, which accounts for 20% of the total course grade.

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT. The teacher grades the assignment on a scale of 1-5/fail. 30% of the course grade.

The assessment will take into account the following points:
- The content and scope of the assignment are in line with the assignment outline.
- Clarity of expression and structure of the text
- The text conveys personal reflection on the issues
- The course content has been used to support reflection or to help you structure your own ideas

Objective

After competing the course, the student is able to:

orient oneself to creative brainstorming methods and recognizing of ideas
develop a creative idea into a presentable and feasible concept
design used-oriented product and service concepts in creative fields
test concepts with stakeholders
describe the process of concept planning
apply user-oriented methods in concept design in a meaningful way

Content

concept design process
brainstorming methods
user-oriented methods in concept design
management of concept design

Materials

Field-specific material specified by the teacher

Teaching methods

groupwork, individual assignments, independent studying, working in Zoom or Teams

International connections

Constructive method
Peer review and groupwork
Flipped classroom: problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Completion alternatives

Negotiate with teachers.

Student workload

Online teaching and group work 14 h
Independent work 121 h

Total 135 h (5 ECT)

Content scheduling

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

- familiarize oneself with creative ideation methods and recognizing ideas
- develope a creative idea into a presentable and viable concept
- produce and create user-oriented product and service concepts in creative industries
- test a concept with stakeholders
- describe the process of concept design
- apply user-oriented methods in concept design in appropriate way

Content of study unit:

- concept design process
- ideation methods
- user-oriented methods in building a concept

12.10. klo 9.00-13.00 Online
2.11. klo 9.00-13.00 Online
30.11. klo 9.00-13.00 Online
7.12. klo 9.00-13.00 Online

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

evaluate 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
communicate their leadership philosophy to various stakeholders
apply self-leadership strategies for conscious and goal-oriented professional development
develop their leadership identity in collaboration with their work community and other professional networks.

Content

Different leadership theories, models and styles
Career story
Self-leadership strategies
Role of values, ethics, empathy and emotions in leadership
Role of collaboration and networks in leadership

Materials

Material from the field informed by the teachers

Teaching methods

groupwork, individual assignments, independent studying, working in Zoom or Teams

International connections

Constructive method
Peer review and groupwork
Flipped classroom: problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Completion alternatives

Negotiate with teachers

Student workload

Online teaching 4 h
Groupwork 40 h
Independent work 91 h

Total 135 h (5 ECT)

Content scheduling

After completing the study unit the students will be able to:

- evaluate the meaning of different leadership theories and models regarding their own leadership identity and philosophy
- utilize systematic reflection and their own career story in order to clarify their values and goals
- communicate their leadership philosophy to different stakeholders
- apply self-management strategies to conscious and goal-oriented professional development
- build their own leadership identity in communication with their organization and professional network

Content of the study unit:

- Leadership theories, models and different leading styles
- Own career story
- Self-management strategies
- Meaning of values, ethics and emotional intelligence in leadership
- Meaning of cooperativeness and network in leadership

29.8.2023 13.30-16.00 part of the orientation day (at Campus)
21.9.2023 13.00-16.00 online

The study unit is for the group YTAIKUS23.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Explain the basic concepts and key knowledge base of project management.
• Analyze, define, and evaluate the objectives and activities of creative industry projects.
• Form and lead interdisciplinary teams.
• Apply various project management tools.

Content

Course Contents:
• Creating a project plan
• Project monitoring and evaluation
• Project and team management in the arts and culture sector
• Project management tools

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Understand key financial and financing indicators and apply them to monitor finances.
• Compare practices of sponsorship and corporate partnerships and apply them in their own field.
• Explain the principles of domestic and international public and private financiers, compare financing sources applicable to their own field, plan a financial package for their field of operation, and select appropriate sources of funding.
• Evaluate and improve funding applications, as well as utilize and report on received funding

Content

Course Contents:
• Financial planning and administration
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Sponsorship and corporate partnerships
• Domestic and international funding sources
• Characteristics of a successful funding application
• Drafting and improving funding applications
• Utilizing and reporting on funding

Materials

Learning material specified by the teachers at the start of the course (available: self-learning).

Teaching methods

pre-assignment, group work, individual assignments, independent learning, working in Zoom and/or Teams

International connections

Constructive approach
Group work
Flipped learning, i.e. problem-based and solution-focused learning

Completion alternatives

Negotiate with the teachers

Student workload

Pre-assignment: orientation on the topic (individual task)
Learning assignment 1: budgeting (group task )
Learning assignment 2: funding options (group task)

Online teaching 16 h
Group work 40 h
Independent learning 79 h

Total 135 h (=5 credits)

Content scheduling

PRE-assignment will be published in Itslearning on 19.1.2024.

15.2.2024 at 16.00-18.00 Sponsoring and Corporate Collaboration (Syrjänen)
29.2.2024 at 9.00-13.00 Financial Administration and Budgeting (Solalinna)
28.3.2024 at 9.00-13.00 Funding Sources and Contracts (Syrjänen & Solalinna)
4.4.2024 at 16.00-18.00 Immaterial Rights (Visiting Teacher)
26.4.2024 at 9.00-13.00 Group Presentations and Discussion (Syrjänen & Solalinna)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Successful completion of the course requires the completion of all the learning assignments.
Assessment will be based on Learning assignments 1 and 2.
The course is assessed with a grade of 1-5/fail.
The preliminary assignment will be graded on a scale HYV/HYL.

The assessment will be based on
- the fulfilment of the requirements of the assignment
- comprehensibility and clarity of the answer
- completeness and comprehensiveness of the answer
- justification and credibility of the arguments

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

create a strategy for a arts and culture organization
develop a brand for a arts and culture organization and manage stakeholder communication
manage arts and culture production processes inclusively
developing the management system of an arts and culture organization

Content

arts and culture organization´s strategy
managing brand and stakeholder communication
managing strategy process
managing production process

Materials

Reading recommendation: W. Chan Kim,Renee Mauborgne, Sinisen meren strategia
Material specified by the teacher.

Teaching methods

groupwork, individual assignments, independent studying, working in Zoom or Teams

International connections

Constructive method
Peer review and groupwork
Flipped learning: problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Completion alternatives

Negotiate with teacher

Student workload

Online teaching 16 h
Group work 140 h
Independent work 79 h

Total 135 h (5 ECT)

Content scheduling

After completing the course, the student is able to:

- create a strategy for a arts and culture organization
- develop a brand for a arts and culture organization and manage stakeholder communication
- manage arts and culture production processes inclusively
- develop the management system of an arts and culture organization

Content of the course:
- arts and culture organization´s strategy
- managing brand and stakeholder communication
- managing strategy process
- managing production process

14.09.2023 at 09.00-13.00 Online
28.09.2023 at 09.00-13.00 Online
05.10.2023 at 09.00-13.00 Online
26.10.2023 at 09.00-13.00 Online

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Passing the course requires the return of all learning assignments. Assessment is based on the learning tasks. The assessment includes:
a) student work corresponds to the assignment given
b) thoroughness and depth of the assignment
c) use of the required source material
d) analytical reflection and justification of solutions/ideas

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The course assignments have not been returned by the deadline. Assignments returned are too simplified / do not correspond to the assignment / plagiarisms is evident.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The course assignments have been returned by the deadline. In the learning assignments, student demonstrates a superficial knowledge of the course content. There is no evidence of plagiarism.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The course assignments have been returned by the deadline. In the learning assignments, student demonstrates a good knowledge of the course content, including the ability to apply what has been learned. There is no evidence of plagiarism.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course assignments have been completed by the deadline. In the learning assignments, student demonstrates a broad and in-depth knowledge of the course content and the ability to apply it. There is no evidence of plagiarism.

Objective

After competing the course, the student is able to:

develop working competencies
apply Human Resource management principles in workplace
apply employment relationship legislation in workplace
solve problems in workplace

Content

principles of Human Resources
competence management infrastructure and methods
basic labor legislation and occupational safety legislation
supervisor´s role in solving problems in workplace

Materials

Literature in Itslearning and self-selected materials.

Teaching methods

Expert presentations, discussions and small group reflections in Zoom and in a face-to-face meeting, group work and independent studying.

Exam schedules

no exam

International connections

Constructive approach i.e. knowledge building
Problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Student workload

PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENT: Understanding of the key concepts.
GROUP ASSIGNMENT: A model for managing people and competences.
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT: The role of the leader in dealing with personnel problems in the workplace.

Student work:
Online and face-to-face teaching 16 h
Group work 40 h
Independent work 79 h

Total 135 h (=5 credits)

Content scheduling

Online teaching (Zoom online meetings) and face-to-face meeting at the Turku campus:

Thu 11.4.2024 9.00-13.00 (Zoom)
Thu 18.4.2024 16.00-18.00 (Zoom)
Thu 2.5.2024 9.00-13.00 (Zoom)
Thu 30.5.2024 11.00-16.00 (Campus)

The PRELIMINARY ASSIGNMENT will be published in Itslearning one week before the first online meeting.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

- The successful completion of the course requires the completion of all learning assignments (3).
- The assessment will be based on the pre-assignment, group and individual assignments.
- The course will be assessed with a grade of 1-5/pass.

Assessment criteria

PRE-ASSIGNMENT: The teacher assesses the task on a pass/fail scale.

The assessment will focus on the following points:
- The content and scope of the assignment are in line with the task description
- The chosen content is justified by appropriate references
- The assignment provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the chosen topic

GROUP ASSIGNMENT: The teacher will evaluate the presentation, and the grade (1-5/fail) will be 50% of the total course grade.

The following points will be taken into account when assessing the presentation:
- The content and scope of the presentation are in line with the assignment.
- Clarity of oral expression
- The presentation is visually appealing
- Analytical and problem-oriented approach to the topic
- Ideas are justified with reference to sources
- The presentation creates a clear overview of the topic
- The presentation conveys the contribution of each team member

There is also a peer assessment, which accounts for 20% of the total course grade.

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT. The teacher grades the assignment on a scale of 1-5/fail. 30% of the course grade.

The assessment will take into account the following points:
- The content and scope of the assignment are in line with the assignment outline.
- Clarity of expression and structure of the text
- The text conveys personal reflection on the issues
- The course content has been used to support reflection or to help you structure your own ideas

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Understand key financial and financing indicators and apply them to monitor finances.
• Compare practices of sponsorship and corporate partnerships and apply them in their own field.
• Explain the principles of domestic and international public and private financiers, compare financing sources applicable to their own field, plan a financial package for their field of operation, and select appropriate sources of funding.
• Evaluate and improve funding applications, as well as utilize and report on received funding

Content

Course Contents:
• Financial planning and administration
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Sponsorship and corporate partnerships
• Domestic and international funding sources
• Characteristics of a successful funding application
• Drafting and improving funding applications
• Utilizing and reporting on funding

Materials

Learning material specified by the teachers at the start of the course (available: self-learning).

Teaching methods

pre-assignment, group work, individual assignments, independent learning, working in Zoom and/or Teams

International connections

Constructive approach
Group work
Flipped learning, i.e. problem-based and solution-focused learning

Completion alternatives

Negotiate with the teachers

Student workload

Pre-assignment: orientation on the topic (individual task)
Learning assignment 1: budgeting (group task )
Learning assignment 2: funding options (group task)

Online teaching 16 h
Group work 40 h
Independent learning 79 h

Total 135 h (=5 credits)

Content scheduling

PRE-assignment will be published in Itslearning on 19.1.2024.

15.2.2024 at 16.00-18.00 Sponsoring and Corporate Collaboration (Syrjänen)
29.2.2024 at 9.00-13.00 Financial Administration and Budgeting (Solalinna)
28.3.2024 at 9.00-13.00 Funding Sources and Contracts (Syrjänen & Solalinna)
4.4.2024 at 16.00-18.00 Immaterial Rights (Visiting Teacher)
26.4.2024 at 9.00-13.00 Group Presentations and Discussion (Syrjänen & Solalinna)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Successful completion of the course requires the completion of all the learning assignments.
Assessment will be based on Learning assignments 1 and 2.
The course is assessed with a grade of 1-5/fail.
The preliminary assignment will be graded on a scale HYV/HYL.

The assessment will be based on
- the fulfilment of the requirements of the assignment
- comprehensibility and clarity of the answer
- completeness and comprehensiveness of the answer
- justification and credibility of the arguments

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Explain the basic concepts and key knowledge base of project management.
• Analyze, define, and evaluate the objectives and activities of creative industry projects.
• Form and lead interdisciplinary teams.
• Apply various project management tools.

Content

Course Contents:
• Creating a project plan
• Project monitoring and evaluation
• Project and team management in the arts and culture sector
• Project management tools

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After competing the course, the student is able to:

orient oneself to creative brainstorming methods and recognizing of ideas
develop a creative idea into a presentable and feasible concept
design used-oriented product and service concepts in creative fields
test concepts with stakeholders
describe the process of concept planning
apply user-oriented methods in concept design in a meaningful way

Content

concept design process
brainstorming methods
user-oriented methods in concept design
management of concept design

Materials

Field-specific material specified by the teacher

Teaching methods

groupwork, individual assignments, independent studying, working in Zoom or Teams

International connections

Constructive method
Peer review and groupwork
Flipped classroom: problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Completion alternatives

Negotiate with teachers.

Student workload

Online teaching and group work 14 h
Independent work 121 h

Total 135 h (5 ECT)

Content scheduling

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

- familiarize oneself with creative ideation methods and recognizing ideas
- develope a creative idea into a presentable and viable concept
- produce and create user-oriented product and service concepts in creative industries
- test a concept with stakeholders
- describe the process of concept design
- apply user-oriented methods in concept design in appropriate way

Content of study unit:

- concept design process
- ideation methods
- user-oriented methods in building a concept

12.10. klo 9.00-13.00 Online
2.11. klo 9.00-13.00 Online
30.11. klo 9.00-13.00 Online
7.12. klo 9.00-13.00 Online

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

evaluate 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
communicate their leadership philosophy to various stakeholders
apply self-leadership strategies for conscious and goal-oriented professional development
develop their leadership identity in collaboration with their work community and other professional networks.

Content

Different leadership theories, models and styles
Career story
Self-leadership strategies
Role of values, ethics, empathy and emotions in leadership
Role of collaboration and networks in leadership

Materials

Material from the field informed by the teachers

Teaching methods

groupwork, individual assignments, independent studying, working in Zoom or Teams

International connections

Constructive method
Peer review and groupwork
Flipped classroom: problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Completion alternatives

Negotiate with teachers

Student workload

Online teaching 4 h
Groupwork 40 h
Independent work 91 h

Total 135 h (5 ECT)

Content scheduling

After completing the study unit the students will be able to:

- evaluate the meaning of different leadership theories and models regarding their own leadership identity and philosophy
- utilize systematic reflection and their own career story in order to clarify their values and goals
- communicate their leadership philosophy to different stakeholders
- apply self-management strategies to conscious and goal-oriented professional development
- build their own leadership identity in communication with their organization and professional network

Content of the study unit:

- Leadership theories, models and different leading styles
- Own career story
- Self-management strategies
- Meaning of values, ethics and emotional intelligence in leadership
- Meaning of cooperativeness and network in leadership

29.8.2023 13.30-16.00 part of the orientation day (at Campus)
21.9.2023 13.00-16.00 online

The study unit is for the group YTAIKUS23.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

create a strategy for a arts and culture organization
develop a brand for a arts and culture organization and manage stakeholder communication
manage arts and culture production processes inclusively
developing the management system of an arts and culture organization

Content

arts and culture organization´s strategy
managing brand and stakeholder communication
managing strategy process
managing production process

Materials

Reading recommendation: W. Chan Kim,Renee Mauborgne, Sinisen meren strategia
Material specified by the teacher.

Teaching methods

groupwork, individual assignments, independent studying, working in Zoom or Teams

International connections

Constructive method
Peer review and groupwork
Flipped learning: problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Completion alternatives

Negotiate with teacher

Student workload

Online teaching 16 h
Group work 140 h
Independent work 79 h

Total 135 h (5 ECT)

Content scheduling

After completing the course, the student is able to:

- create a strategy for a arts and culture organization
- develop a brand for a arts and culture organization and manage stakeholder communication
- manage arts and culture production processes inclusively
- develop the management system of an arts and culture organization

Content of the course:
- arts and culture organization´s strategy
- managing brand and stakeholder communication
- managing strategy process
- managing production process

14.09.2023 at 09.00-13.00 Online
28.09.2023 at 09.00-13.00 Online
05.10.2023 at 09.00-13.00 Online
26.10.2023 at 09.00-13.00 Online

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Passing the course requires the return of all learning assignments. Assessment is based on the learning tasks. The assessment includes:
a) student work corresponds to the assignment given
b) thoroughness and depth of the assignment
c) use of the required source material
d) analytical reflection and justification of solutions/ideas

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The course assignments have not been returned by the deadline. Assignments returned are too simplified / do not correspond to the assignment / plagiarisms is evident.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The course assignments have been returned by the deadline. In the learning assignments, student demonstrates a superficial knowledge of the course content. There is no evidence of plagiarism.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The course assignments have been returned by the deadline. In the learning assignments, student demonstrates a good knowledge of the course content, including the ability to apply what has been learned. There is no evidence of plagiarism.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course assignments have been completed by the deadline. In the learning assignments, student demonstrates a broad and in-depth knowledge of the course content and the ability to apply it. There is no evidence of plagiarism.