Holistic space experienceLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can observe the physical and mental environment and its phenomena.

You are aware of the importance of spaces in enabling human wellbeing, psyche, and recovery.

You know how to design a space of detail with visual balance, harmony, and contrast.

You are aware of the importance of space from the point of view of the different senses and the role of temperature, light and acoustics for comfort, concentration, and relaxation.

Content

What spatial factors affect people's physical and mental wellbeing and recovery?

How do you design spaces as a whole, with visual balance, harmony and contrasts?

How do you design spaces that take into account the role of the different senses, light and acoustics for comfort, concentration and relaxation?

Evaluation

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.

b. assess information sources critically.

c. work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field.

d. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

e. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.