Study Guide

Objective

- You are able to observe constructed spaces as places for living.
- You understand the basics of residential design.
- You can analyze the space and the demand for functionality.
- You are able to understand a series of spaces as a whole and the relations between them.
- You can scale the functional needs of living.
- You are able to sketch in 2D and 3D.
- You are able to communicate through primal architectural drawings.
- You are able to make 3D illustrations and use CAD program.

Content

- How to utilize architectural drawings and drawing symbols in your designs?
- How to plan spaces and understand demands for functionality?
- How to utilize CAD skills in your own project?
- How to deepen your knowledge when visiting a residential built-in furniture company (an excursion)?
- How to present your work professionally?

Materials

Available in Learn platform.

Teaching methods

The course follows a work week-based learning pathway.

Xamk offers its students an opportunity to pursue studies flexibly to suit their various life situations. Students can choose between three learning routes: a learning route based on a working week, a learning route that accelerates the studies, and a work-based learning route.

Employer connections

Working life oriented excercise, in which assignment from external cooperationpartner.

Student workload

5cr is 135h where contact teaching is 70h and independence working is 65h

Further information

Learning tasks which are related to the subject will be carried out in the study module.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Student's self-reflection and peer evaluation
Active participation and approved assignments

Qualifications

Prior know-how and skills
Basic knowledge of CAD.