Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, the student deepens professional designer identity. They practice the latest UX methods, expand their view on users and explore the potential employers, careers, trends, and future in the UX field.

After completing the course, the student:

• Explores the UX trends and possibilities of intelligent tools
• Understands the needs of diverse target groups and the environment
• Takes ethics into account in UX work
• Deepen the professional identity as designers

Content (course unit)

Companies, UX roles, UX portfolio and personal designer identity
Emerging trends and latest tools in the field
Expanding the view on consumers
Future of interactive media consumption and designing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is familiar with some of the advanced and latest UX techniques and can apply them. Delivers basic UX portfolio. The student participates in discussions and gives and receives feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is familiar with a variety of advanced and latest UX techniques and can apply them effectively. The student delivers a good UX portfolio. The student demonstrates a good understanding of the topic. The student shows a commendable ability to participate in discussions and is proficient at both giving and receiving feedback.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a deep understanding of a variety of advanced UX techniques and can apply them effectively in new contexts. The student delivers an excellent UX portfolio. The student consistently produces exemplary work. The student demonstrates enthusiasm and professional development. The student shows excellent ability to participate in discussions and is proficient at both giving and receiving feedback.

Location and time

Most of the course days are organised as contact teaching in Mediapolis. Distance learning days are organised on Zoom.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, assignments and research tasks.

Student workload

Reserve time for lessons and independent tasks, like UX portfolio.

Content scheduling

Accessibility and inclusiveness. Emerging UX trends and methods, for example Sustainable Design in UX/UI design and future skills. UX career options and building UX portfolio.

Further information

This course is for those who have prior knowledge and/or studies on UX/UI design. For example the student have accomplish courses
-in UX minor or
-have done some other UX studies. In that case inform the lecturer about the earlier studies or work history before the course.