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Visual Communication (5 cr)

Code: 2B00BP21-3007

General information


Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 26.02.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management

Teachers

  • Juhani Haarala

Scheduling groups

  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)

Student groups

  • KUTU22

Education groups

  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Objective

The student
- is able to analyze the principles of typography and design of graphical symbols
- is able to apply the basics of visual communication in graphical design assignments and commissions
- is able to apply the basics of image processing in assignments
- knows the basics of layout and is able to apply different grids
- is able to utilize the opportunities to apply graphic design in different media and productions

Content

- Basics of chromatics
- Basics of typography
- Graphic design software
- Basics of layout design
- Printed communication and electronic communication

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
- Student attends classes.
- Student can adapt the basics of visual communications in tasks and commissions and in different mediums and productions.
- He understands basics of layout design, colors and typography.
- Student can identify differences between print and digital media.

Fail:
- Student does not return his tasks at all or they do not show that he understands the substance of the course at all.
- Student does not understand basics of layout design, colors or typography.
- Student does not attend classes.