Visual design for events (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The students are able to:
- use up to date visual design techniques, tools and working methods
- deepen their professional identity as media professionals.

Content (course unit)

Emerging trends in visual design for events.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Student knows the basics of pre-planning process of an installation to a public place, and what are the main issues that should be taken into consideration in planning. Student is able to use local lighting conditions (dominant indoor and outdoor lighting) in a creative way as part of the installation, as well as recycling and the special characteristics of the space and its’ architecture.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, learning diary, individual/group tasks, Tabula learning environment, project work (installation)

Learning materials

From the teacher

Student workload

Contact teaching and meetings with teacher 40%. Individual/group work 60%. The student is expected to complete the course tasks partly outside the contact teaching times.

Content scheduling

The course consists of two parts aiming at an installation which serves as a visual attraction to all visitors in Tampere Hall. The installation will have several parts combining set, lighting and video design.
The first part in in November 2016 and includes classes about the basics of visual design for events and individual/group tasks. The focus will be in pre-planning process of the installation.
The second part in December 2016 consists of preparation time and building up the installation in the location as agreed with the representatives of Tampere Hall. The preparation time will be scheduled together during the first part of this course.




CLASSES (see and follow time machine)
4.11.2016 13-17
11.11.2016 13-17
18.11.2016 13-17
2.12.2016 9-16
9.12.2016 9-16

In addition to these classes there are several individual and/or group meetings, which will be scheduled later. The course includes also individual and group work in Tabula environment.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student attends at least 50% of classes. General activity in fulfilling individual/group tasks is low. Student is able to master the subject matter acceptable way. Reached competencies are tentative and student has difficulties to apply his/her knowledge to practical work.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student attends at least 70% of classes. General activity in fulfilling individual/group tasks is good. Student is able to master the subject matter well. Reached competencies are in good level and student is able to apply his/her knowledge to practical work.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student attend at least 80% of classes. Activity in fulfilling individual/group tasks is excellent and student is able to master the subject matter well. Reached competencies are in outstanding level and student is able to apply his/her knowledge to practical work.