Visual Communication (8 cr)
Code: TE00BR18-3001
General information
Enrollment
08.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Timing
07.01.2020 - 30.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Tarmo Karhu
- Mervi Vuolas
Teacher in charge
Mervi Vuolas
Groups
-
PKONTS17
Objective
- Student understands the meaning and possibilities of visual thinking and communication in design.
- Student can observe, use and analyze shapes, spaces, colors, lighting and the visual compositions of them.
- Student can apply hand drawing methods for observation documentation and communication
Content
Study module includes the following parts:
- Designerly observation
- Hand drawing methods and tools
Materials
For example: Alan Pipes: Drawing for Designers, 2007
Teaching methods
Learning by doing, Hands-on, Blended learning
Exam schedules
No exams, but approved assignments.
International connections
Innovation pedagogy
Completion alternatives
-
Student workload
1 ects = 27 h Student´s work
8 ects = 216 h Student´s work
Content scheduling
The student understands the importance of visual thinking and communication in design. The student is able to observe, use and evaluate shapes, colors, lighting and their relationships.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises and active participation and responsibility.
Late exercises and absences will lower your grade.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Exercises have not been done or have not been done in an approved manner.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Exercises have been done, but there are shortcomings.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The assignments have been carefully done and the participation has been active and responsible.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The assignments have been done very carefully, the participation has been very active and the student has taken a strong responsibility for his/her learning.