Study Guide

Objective

Course Learning Outcomes
The student:
- Understands how design can support social initiatives and communicate impactful messages.
- Masters the development of strategies for addressing social and cultural issues through design.
- Has the practical skills to create projects aimed at fostering social change.
- Can interpret and analyze societal challenges that can be addressed through design.

Content

- Design for social change and sustainability.
- Analysis of social and cultural problems.
- Development of communication strategies for societal issues.
- Case studies of design projects with a social focus.
- Practical examples of using design as a tool for change.

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1 (pass)
The student
- participates in the course according to the mandatory attendance requirements
- completes assignments and receives a passing grade
- understand the basic contents of the course of studies

Grade 2 (fair)
The student
- participates in the course
- completes assignments in an independent manner
- hands in the required assignments
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3 (good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently

Grade 4 (very good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- gathers information independently and applies the knowledge in their own work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5 (excellent)
The student
- deltar aktivt i undervisningen
- utför givna uppgifter självständigt och visar prov på eget initiativ
- returnerar givna uppgifter i tid
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- gathers information independently and applies the knowledge in their own work
- demonstrates the development of their own professional identity