Study Guide

Objective

During the course you will get acquainted professionally with the most important graphic design software and professional practices. Working is a workshop type, during the contacts you will get familiar with the service design process graphics.

For example, Mood boards, Mind maps, Service blueprints, perspectives and service cells.
Layout of the publication will also be done during the course.

Content

Content
1. Adobe Illustrator,
2. Illustrator - image, Photoshop,
3. Photoshop -image,
4. In Design -layout

Teaching methods

The students work is divided to an intro lecture about the subject of making visualizations in a Service Design environment and then using these examples in practicing the tools to make them. (Adobe CC).

Online materials, exercises and workshop on the subject.
It’s essential, that students participate in peer-to-peer learning and discussions in the group.
Teacher functions as a tutor and as technical support during the workshops.

Content scheduling

Online course - contact sessions:
Fri 28.1. 13.00-16.15
Sat 29.1. 13.00-16.15
Fri 4.3. 8.30-12.00
Sat 5.3. 8.30-12.00


Competence objectives of study unit

• Plan, design and make service design process graphics.
• Learn to choose and use Adobe CC applications (Illustrator, Photoshop) together with Powerpoint
• Export files to be used in presentations and workshop materials
• Improve student's presentation ideas and visual design skills

During the course you will get acquainted professionally with the most important graphic design software and professional practices. In a workshop environment together with personal learning exercises, you’ll learn to plan, design and make service design process graphics.
For example, Mood boards, Mind maps, Service blueprints. A presentation will be made during the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in the course. Visual and written aspects of exercises. Individual and group work. Giving and receiving feedback, group interaction.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not completed all the learning tasks. Student has participated to the group’s activities but has achieved little and superficial learning goals.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has completed all the learning tasks but has achieved little and superficial learning goals.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has completed all the learning tasks and achieved the learning objectives well. The student has acquired and utilized current and relevant information in his / her assignments. The student has worked actively during the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed all learning tasks, achieved learning objectives and demonstrated extensive knowledge of communication topics. The student has utilized current and relevant information in a versatile and creative way. The student is committed to work and has contributed to the achievement of goals.