Study Guide

Objective

• The students are familiar with studying at NOVIA UAS and are prepared to participate in different study settings
• The students become familiar with the degree programme and the industry of Beauty and Cosmetics
• The students are familiar with the functions and tools, such as Peppi and Moodle, that supports the study process
• The students reflect on own studies and future plans and are aware of the significance of personal development in relation to life-long learning and the profession
• The students can generate new knowledge and create personal learning environments
• The students can search for and critically view different types of literature and articles within the industry
• The students can work with others in groups and teams
• The students become familiar with sustainable development from an ecological, economical and social point of view

Content

Studies at NOVIA UAS
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry
Functions and Tools; Peppi and Moodle
Profession
Study Techniques
Teamwork

Location and time

1.8.2023-31.12.2023 Campus Alere.

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Jaanas part:
Benjamin, M. (2015). Learning communities from start to finish. Jossey-Bass.
Frey, N., Fisher, D., & Everlove, S. (2009). Productive group work: How to engage students, build teamwork, and promote understanding. ASCD.
Moen, A., Mørch, A. I., & Paavola, S. (2012). Collaborative knowledge creation: Practices, tools, concepts (1st ed. 2012.). Sense Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-004-0
Sibley, J., Ostafichuk, P., Roberson, B., Franchini, B., Kubitzv, K., & Michaelsen, L. K. (2014). Getting started with team-based learning (First edition.). Stylus Publishing.

Teaching methods

Jaanas part, 2cr: Narrative method, workshops, mood board, quiz, guidance, discussions, exercises, group processes, teamwork and online alumni visit.
Lottas part, 1cr: Narrative method, workshops, mood board, guidance, discussions, exercises, teamwork, study and alumni visits.

Employer connections

The students become familiar with alumni and branch people within branch familiarity 1cr.

Exam schedules

Examination autumn 2023. All assignments in all course parts needs to be done to get an approved course.

Jaanas part, 2cr: Examination consists of submitted assignments, grade (Pass/Fail).
1. Course part Introduction to Studies, 1cr, has a quiz on Moodle. The quiz opens up in September and has a deadline for submission: October 31st 2023. The quiz result/feedback is given by the Moodle system. Graded (Pass/Fail).
2. Course part Team Work, 1cr. The assignment is a written assignment on team-based learning, deadline: September 30th 2023. Grade (Pass/Fail) and feedback is given via Moodle.
3. Active participation in course parts, graded (Pass/Fail).

Lottas part:
1.Course part Branch Familiarity, 1cr. Alumni visit/Study visit report. Deadline: October 29th 2023, submitted on Moodle. Grade (Pass/Fail)
2. Practical exercises during lessons, graded (Pass/Fail)

Instructions for the examinations are given by each teacher at the beginning of course part.

International connections

The alumni living abroad.

Completion alternatives

Students commitment and activity during the course are important.
Feedback is given individually or as a group feedback.

Jaanas part: two approved assignments, teamwork and activity (grade Pass/Fail)

Lottas part: one approved assignment and practical exercises during lessons (grade Pass/Fail)

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 30hrs
Self study: 51hrs
Total: 81hrs

Jaanas part: 2cr
The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 23hrs
Self study: 31hrs
Total: 54hrs

Lottas part: 1cr
The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 10hrs
Self study: 17hrs
Total: 27hrs

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
The student possesses a basic competence in the subject and is active during the course.

Fail
The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject and shows no or little interest during the course.

Further information

More information is given at introduction of each course part.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination consists of submitted assignments and activity.
The three course parts are evaluated based on grade pass/fail for assignments (individual and/or team) and activity.

Qualifications

No prerequisite