Development work methods and design (5 cr)
Code: KU00BR36-3007
General information
Enrollment
31.07.2021 - 30.12.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Arts Academy
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 20
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Creative Design Management
Teachers
- Vesa Kankaanpää
Teacher in charge
Vesa Kankaanpää
Groups
-
YCDMVS21
Objective
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
• 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
Materials
Info Skills Online Course:
- Information and Research Guides and subject guide Arts and Culture
https://libguides.turkuamk.fi/informationandresearchguides
Teaching methods
Lectures and assignments
International connections
Individual and group assignments
Group discussions and presentations
Reading materials
Info skills online course
Student workload
The course is 5 study points.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Successful completion of the individual assignments
Active participation on the lectures, group assignments and discussion on the lectures
Content scheduling
• Professional, theoretical and research contexts for individual development projects
• Information seeking and evaluation for the needs of the 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
Further information
Development work methods and design consists of preparatory work for the research conducted in the thesis.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty