Material workshop (10 cr)

Objective

General learning outcomes
- accepted completion of the course in each material workshop gives the right to work independently at the workshops.
- you can use the machines, equipment and hand tools of the workshops.
- you are able to make an active contribution to the development of the working environment.
- you are familiar with the structure, properties and ways of working in the workshop in question.
- you are able to identify the most common materials and their basic properties.
- you learn to follow development in the field and can continuously develop your material skills.

The content of courses included in the module vary, depending on the field of study.

Content

How to use tools, machines and devices safely and keep them in good condition?
How to identify the most important properties of materials?
How to design aesthetic and suitable objects and products while using material responsibly?

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.

Evaluation scale

1-5