Design thinkingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: MU00EZ90
Credits
5 op
Objective
You understand what design thinking is.
You learn design thinking practices, most importantly the design process.
You learn how to use different brainstorming methods to solve problems and find new, user-centred solutions through design.
You learn to observe your environment and identify what different stakeholders want and need.
You learn how to use different visual representations to make your design visible.
Content
What is design thinking?
What practices are involved in design thinking?
How do you use different methods of brainstorming?
How do you identify the needs and wishes of different stakeholders?
How do you make design solutions visible at different stages of the design process?
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
13.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Culture
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Service Design
Teachers
- Marjo Suviranta
Teacher in charge
Marjo Suviranta
Groups
-
PAKV25KMService design, part-time studies
Objective
You understand what design thinking is.
You learn design thinking practices, most importantly the design process.
You learn how to use different brainstorming methods to solve problems and find new, user-centred solutions through design.
You learn to observe your environment and identify what different stakeholders want and need.
You learn how to use different visual representations to make your design visible.
Content
What is design thinking?
What practices are involved in design thinking?
How do you use different methods of brainstorming?
How do you identify the needs and wishes of different stakeholders?
How do you make design solutions visible at different stages of the design process?
Opiskelumateriaali
Available in Learn platform.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
The course follows a work week-based learning pathway according to timetable.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Possible working life oriented exercise, in which assignment from external cooperation company.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5cr is 135h where contact teaching is about tree days.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
The course is divided into 2 parts:
First, the theory section (3 ECTS) is realized, consisting of lectures and learning tasks, which address the design industry in general and the different stages of the design process, regardless of the substantive field of different education.
After that, the substantive section (2 ECTS) will then be implemented, dealing various stages of the design process and field practices from the point of view of each education will be discussed and learning tasks are performed.
Further information
The study module consists of the lectures which are related to the subject, of short learning tasks and a bigger development assignment.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Student's self-reflection and peer evaluation
Active participation and approved assignments
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Culture
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 22
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital and Performance Costume Design
Teachers
- Heli Abdel-Rahman
- Iida Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Heli Abdel-Rahman
Groups
-
EDKV25KPDigital and performance costume design, full-time studies
Objective
You understand what design thinking is.
You learn design thinking practices, most importantly the design process.
You learn how to use different brainstorming methods to solve problems and find new, user-centred solutions through design.
You learn to observe your environment and identify what different stakeholders want and need.
You learn how to use different visual representations to make your design visible.
Content
What is design thinking?
What practices are involved in design thinking?
How do you use different methods of brainstorming?
How do you identify the needs and wishes of different stakeholders?
How do you make design solutions visible at different stages of the design process?
Opiskelumateriaali
Available in Learn platform.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
The course follows a work week-based learning method according to timetable.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Possible working life oriented exercise, in which assignment from external cooperation company.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5cr is 135h where contact teaching is 55h and independence working is 80h
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
The course is divided into 2 parts:
First, the theory section (3 ECTS) is realized, consisting of lectures and learning tasks, which address the design industry in general and the different stages of the design process, regardless of the substantive field of different education.
After that, the substantive section (2 ECTS) will then be implemented, dealing various stages of the design process and field practices from the point of view of each education will be discussed and learning tasks are performed.
Further information
The study module consists of the lectures which are related to the subject, of short learning tasks.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Student's self-reflection and peer evaluation
Active participation and approved assignments