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Digital media (5 cr)

Code: MU00BI68-3013

General information


Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2021 - 05.03.2021
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Virtual portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Department of Culture
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
English
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Graphic Design
Degree Programme in Fashion and Costume Design
Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
Teachers
Suvi Pylvänen
Panu Vuoristo
Teacher in charge
Suvi Pylvänen
Groups
GDKV19KM
Game design, part-time studies
Course
MU00BI68
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Objective

- you understand the process of designing for the web.
- you are familiar with the history of web design.
- you understand the basic principles of web design and usability.
- you are able to prepare photographs for web use.
- you know the differences between designing for the web and print.
- you understand the basics of HTML and CSS.
- you are able to utilise different tools and software to create your own portfolio site.
- you understand the basic principles of publishing a website.

Content

How to code a simple web site and how can you utilise this knowledge in your own web projects?
How and when to use different image formats for web use?
How to design a portfolio site and publish it?
How to take target group needs into consideration in the design process?

Evaluation

3a. use professional vocabulary related to web design systematically.
c. identify interrelated tasks in the web design pipeline.
e. use software, techniques and the production pipeline of the professional field.

Course material

Videos, links and tutorials on Learn.

Study forms and methods

Learning route based on a working week
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.

Learning route that accelerates the studies
If you have acquired prior learning in the subject (fully/partially), contact the teacher in charge prior the course to discuss whether you have the competence required and what are the methods of demonstrating that competence. If you are unable to attend all the classes due to other courses, you are required to complete the learning assignments independently.

Work-based learning route
You need to contact the course teacher prior the course to agree on development assignments that you will perform at your work place. You are required to prove your learning both in theory and practice by giving a presentation at Game Design show and tell day.

Further information

Students complete assignments independently with the help of instructions and video tutorials. In class, student will receive feedback and deepen their expertise.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Completed coding assignments in Dreamweaver and digital portfolio.

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