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User understanding (5 cr)

Code: MU00DT23-3007

General information


Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Department of Culture
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
8 - 20
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
Esko Ahola
Iida Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Esko Ahola
Groups
MPKV21KP
Muoti ja puvustus, päivätoteutus
Course
MU00DT23
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Objective

This course is connected to Research and development expertise (5 ECTS credits).

You can observe your environment and gather information about the right service environments from the field with different methods.
You can study and identify the users' needs and take them into account in your design.
You can examine and analyse a product or service in relation to its purpose and make improvement proposals.

Content

General content
- How do you identify the users' needs and preferences?
- How to involve users in the planning so as to ensure that the purpose of the product or service is taken into account?
- How to align the ergonomics and usability of the product to its purpose of use?
- How do you design a product or service which is suitable for the user and matches the spirit of the time?

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts and show their information-based know-how.
- use the basic techniques of searching information in specific situations.
- carry out individual tasks.
- take customers, users and target groups into consideration.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field under guidance.
- work as team members.
- observe the ethical principles of the professional field in their actions.

Course material

Opiskelumateriaali esitellään yleisesti opintojakson alussa. Opiskelumateriaali päivittyy lisäksi kunkin lähiopetuskerran aiheen/teeman mukaisesti erilaisina tiedostoina Learn-alustalla.

Study forms and methods

Mahdollisesta yksilöllisestä oppimisväylästä tulee neuvotella opintojakson opettajien kanssa.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Työelämäyhteistyö keskittyy lähinnä taustatiedon ja materiaalin keräämiseen yrityksiltä/brändeiltä ja/tai julkisen tahon toimijoilta.

Timing of exams and assignments

Opintojaksosta ei järjestetä erillistä tenttiä. Opiskelija valmistaa laajan, oman henkilökohtaisen harjoitustehtävän, joka esitellään opintojakson lopulla.

Student workload

Kokonaistyömäärä 5 op, joka jakautuu opettajien kesken:
Iida Silvennoinen 2,5 op
Esko Ahola 2,5 op

Further information

Lisätietoja antavat opintojakson opettajat.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

-

Assessment methods and criteria

Arvioinnin perustana ovat aktiivinen osallistuminen lähiopetukseen/luennoille, hyväksytyt harjoitustehtävät ja laajan, kokoavan henkilökohtaisen tehtävän suorittaminen ja esittely.

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