Introduction to Visual Design (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students know how to use basic visual design tools.
Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

Contemporary design tools

Location and time

May-June 2020, online course

Exam schedules

No exam

Evaluation methods and criteria

Tasks, attendance, active participation, feedback to peers and teacher(s)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Online lessons and tutoring in English, individual and group tasks, virtual learning environment (TUNI Moodle), discussions, giving and listening peer & teacher feedback, PBL when needed, learning by doing, students as teachers

Learning materials

Course materials and links given in Moodle; students are expected to search and share further links

Student workload

The student is expected to complete the course tasks partly outside the contact teaching times

Content scheduling

16.5.2022: Introduction to the course; Basics of pixel based graphics
17.5.2022: Basics of vector graphics
23.5.2022: Basics of photo manipulation
24.5.2022: Basics of composition and colour
30.5.2022: Basics of layouts and typography for print and other media
31.5.2022: Basics of digital illustration
2.6.2022: Basics of 3D modeling
6.6.2022 Final presentation and feedback session for the course works

Completion alternatives

The student can pass the course without attendance by contacting the teacher beforehand and sending their portfolio of works; or through the TAMK CRETA system

Further information

Preliminary requirements: good ability to use spoken and written English language in a learning situation; a PC/Mac computer and a reasonably fast web connection ; preference to student having access to Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe inDesign, however student can also use other programs if needed

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

All the course tasks and the main task submitted but some tasks missing or executed poorly or after the deadline, poor attendance in the online lessons and virtual course environment

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

All the course tasks and the main task submitted promptly and executed in a satisfactory manner, good attendance in the online lessons and virtual course environment

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

All the course tasks and the main task submitted promptly and executed in a recommendable manner, very good attendance in the online lessons and virtual course environment, constructive feedback and advice to peers on the course