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BIP HEROES GOES Geoparks : Design greener transport solutions for better nature experiences (3 cr)

Code: 2B00DX55-3001

General information


Enrollment
03.01.2025 - 13.03.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
20.03.2025 - 31.05.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
Teachers
Jussi Kareinen
Course
2B00DX55

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The Student is able to
• work in multidisciplinary teams.
• identify holistic significance of sustainability
• use the possibilities of the Design Thinking Method from the point his/her own professional field

Content

Course contents:

- Introduction of the BIP (Blended Intensive Programme)
- Introduction of the partner universities
- Defining the teams
- Introducing the problem – briefing
o Online meeting with GEO parks
- Introduction to Design Thinking – session
- International visit
o Getting to know each other in real life
o Meeting the problem holder
o Visit of the National Parkth mock-ups and prototypes

Teaching methods

Online and face-to-face learning
Online learning from 20th March to 30th May
face to face learning 12th-16th May

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The Student is able to
• work in multidisciplinary teams
• specify the meaning of the sustainability
• use the basics of Design Thinking Method

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The Student is able to
• work in multidisciplinary teams
• categorise the meaning of the sustainability
• apply the Design Thinking Method

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Student is able to
• work solution-oriented in multidisciplinary teams
• explain the multidimensional meaning of the sustainability profoundly
• apply the Design Thinking Method in practise

Further information

Course contents and schedule:
WEEK 1 – online - KICK-OFF – 20 MARCH klo 15-17
- Introduction of the BIP (Blended Intensive Programme)
- Introduction of the partner universities
- Defining the teams
- Introducing the problem – briefing
o Online meeting with GEO parks
- Getting to know each other
- Forming the teams & defining roles in the team
- Organisation of the travel

WEEK 2 – online - 3 APRIL – start klo 15-17
- Introduction to Design Thinking – session
- Deep understanding of the briefing
- Starting research & empathize with the problem
- Workshop on intercultural communication & hybrid collaboration
- Deliverable:
o Team presentation + roles

WEEK 3 – online - 6 MAY klo 15-17
- Stage 2 of Design Thinking –> Define the problem
o Find a lot of information - first research
- Prepare for week 4 - kick-off
- Deliverable to present:
o Presentation 1st research on problem/solutions (Monday)
o Students hand in action plan – get short feedback before leaving for Finland (Thursday)

WEEK 4 – on site BOOTCAMP in FINLAND – (12th-16th May)
- International visit
o Getting to know each other in real life
o Meeting the problem holder
o Visit of the National Park
- Day 1 – 5 : Ideation – workshops & coaching – Fix & feedback - & testing prototypes
- Day 5: Presentation of solutions to problem holder & other teams
- Deliverable: Presentation of Design solution with mock-ups and prototypes

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