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Visual Communication (5cr)

Code: 2B00BP21-3010

General information


Enrollment
02.11.2023 - 08.01.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
10.01.2024 - 31.01.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
SeAMK Cultural Management
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
Teachers
Juhani Haarala
Course
2B00BP21

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

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.

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