Formgiving (5 cr)
Code: MU00DT21-3014
General information
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 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 - 24
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
Sanna Haapanen
Groups
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GRKV22SPGraphic 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.