Study Guide

Objective

Objective of the course is to provide students with the skill to use different digital tools needed in user experience design. The students will demonstrate competency by completing individual projects.

Content

Digital tools used in experience design eg. Adobe XD and Figma.

Location and time

Introduction of the course: 10.3.2022 14:30-16:00
Design in Adobe XD: 25.3.2022 8:30-12:00
Design in Figma: 26.3.2022 8:30-12:00
Prototype and share in Adobe XD: 22.4 13:00-16:15
Prototype and share in Figma: 23.4 8:30-12:00
Presentations of projects: in may 2022

All meetings are online.

Materials

Videomaterial at LinkedIn Learning and material on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Instruction videos, individual work with projects and workshop where projects are presented.
All classes are online.

Exam schedules

Assessment is based on assignments and project.

Student workload

Online-meetings and lessons: approx 25 h
Self studies and group work: 110 h

Further information

Language of the course: English
The course is aimed for students of Master's degree programme in Service Design.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1) and Satisfactory (2)
Participating in the contact lessons, returned tasks.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3) and Very good (4)
Active participating in the contact lessons, returned tasks with good outcomes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
Very active participating in the contact lessons, returned tasks with excellent outcomes.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Evaluation:
Numerical for PASS from 1 to 5 and
0 for FAIL: No participating in the contact lessons, no returned tasks.

Assessment methods and criteria

Projects are required to demonstrate competency in the digital tools used in experience design. Active participation in workshops.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Criteria for grade 1-2 are not met

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student presents and returns a portfolio.
The student has a basic understanding of Adobe XD and Figma and has done a part of the practical tasks.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has a good portfolio and a good presentation of the portfolio.
The student has a good understanding of Adobe XD and Figma and the practical task is well done.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an excellent portfolio and an excellent presentation of the portfolio.
The student has an in-depth understanding of Adobe XD and Figma and the practical task has been done with excellence.

Qualifications

Completed course in graphic design or corresponding competences.