Public interiors (5 cr)

Objective

- You are able to observe constructed spaces as places for public use.
- You are able to demonstrate an advanced awareness and understanding of spatial design.
- You are capable of evaluating different options and solutions to spatial issues.
- You are able to improve your plans and make variations or changes to them.
- You know how to research information regarding your design project.
- You are able to make accurate computer-aided architectural drawings and illustrations for plans.

Content

- How to plan spaces and understand demands?
- How to make accurate architectural drawings and presentations?
- How to deepen your knowledge when visiting a furniture company specialised in public spaces (an excursion)?

Course material

Available in Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

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.

A learning route based on a working week according to timetable.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Possible working life oriented excercise, in which assignment from external cooperation company.

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.

Further information

Co-requisites:
Residential design, CAD for the design branch

Evaluation

The course "Public interiors" is located in the entry-level of your studies. The assessment emphasizes criteria a, c, d and e. A student who has reached the level 3 is able to:
a. use professional concepts systematically related to public interiors
c. perceive public interiors as a whole.
d. work with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key drawing symbols, notation systems and presentation techniques well as CAD software.