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Graphic Design (5 cr)

Code: HM10039-3002

General information


Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

Timing

26.02.2024 - 03.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Medianomikoulutus (HM)

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Media

Teachers

  • Martha Balerina

Teacher in charge

Martha Balerina

Groups

  • HMNS23
    Media (BA), Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023

Objective

The course aim provides student with the competencies needed in order to carry out small graphic design works independently and the understanding of the graphic design work basic stages. During the course, students master basic composition skills and develop their own visual expression skills. In addition, the student becomes acquainted with the typographic design of the text and understands the typography's potential as a means of expression. The course includes small publications and composition exercises for individual and/or teamwork.

Content

- Visual communication
- Visual design
- Semantics and semiotics

Teaching methods

The course aim provides student with the competencies needed in order to carry out small graphic design works independently and the understanding of the graphic design work basic stages. During the course, students master basic composition skills and develop their own visual expression skills. In addition, the student becomes acquainted with the typographic design of the text and understands the typography's potential as a means of expression. The course includes small publications and composition exercises for individual and/or teamwork.

Key concepts:
- Visual communication
- Visual design
- Semantics and semiotics

Evaluation scale

H-5