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Formgiving (5 cr)

Code: MU00DT21-3011

General information


Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

01.01.2023 - 28.03.2023

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 Bioproduct Design
  • Degree Programme in Graphic Design
  • Degree Programme in Fashion and Costume Design
  • Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design

Teachers

  • Elsa Hulkkonen

Teacher in charge

Elsa Hulkkonen

Groups

  • SKKV22SP
    Interior architecture and furniture design, full-time studies

Objective

- you can observe and analyse three-dimensionality
- you understand the most important concepts of three-dimensional composition
- you understand the structure and functions of the human body in terms of plastic composition (sculpture)
- you can use the common materials of plastic composition (such as clay and plaster)
- you can apply the principles of three-dimensional composition to the design tasks of your own field

Content

How to perceive the three-dimensional world?
What are the basic principles of three-dimensional composition?
Which materials and techniques should I use when studying three-dimensional forms?
How do I create captivating and interesting forms?
How can I utilise my artistic understanding in my profession?

Exercises relevant to the professional field, associated with the Art and design history, Fine arts and Formgiving courses.

Opiskelumateriaali

Available on the course Learn platform.
The platform key will be indicated at the beginning of the course.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No RDI or working life cooperation is planned for the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 cr is 135h student's work (1op = 27h)

Further information

On the contact lessons of the course lectures are held and learning assignments are conducted. The learning tasks subject to the evaluation are carried out partly on a guided lessons and partly independent studying time according to the given schedule.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral and, in some rare cases, written feedback, self-assessment, reflection and peer review are used as a method of evaluation.
The criteria for the assessment have been clarified in the context of the assignments based on the curriculum.
Active participation is important.