Basics for Digital MediaLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The object of the course
Are you familiar with different digital media types? Do you want to know how to edit, design and create assets for various projects? Basics for Digital Media course gives you a jumpstart on various tools and methods to help you create and design.

Course competences
Business Competence
Software Engineering Competence
Systems and Methods in ICT

The learning objectives of the course
The student who completes the course understands the basic tools, methods and concepts of different types of digital media. The student is able to define and choose a correct media format for a task at hand. The student understands the meaning of digital media to the application development, visual design and to the usability.

The student learns how to use specific application tools, as well as understands the informational aspects of the visual communication.

The student learns the importance of client requirements. The student is able to work and produce technically correct material according to given instructions.

Content

In the course you will be focused on the basic concepts related to digital media: file types, working tools, visual communication, visual design and editing. Application software and tools used are the ones most commonly used in professional visual design and communication.

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1): You have knowledge of the basic tools, methods and concepts. You know how to work with application software. You can produce material according to given instructions.

Satisfactory (2): You understand which tools or methods to select for the task at hand. You understand the application software and can produce material according to given instructions while taking note on the different requirements.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You understand which tools and methods work best for the task at hand. You can work fluently with the application software and can produce material taking client requirements into account while using effective techniques.

Very good (4): You understand the tools, methods and concepts thoroughly and you will be able to analyze the effectiveness of your choices. You can analytically develop processes in the production. You are capable to produce technically and visually solid material.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You understand the tools, methods and concepts thoroughly and you will be able to analyze the design choices critically. You can analytically discuss about the concepts and present and defend (based on knowledge and evidence) your opinions. You can point out details about technical issues, visual design and tools/methods used. You can question the presented information and give valid options. You are capable to creatively produce technically solid material, which is visually innovative.

Materials

Online learning material will be provided

Further information

The course can be included in various study modules in the area of ICT. These kind of modules may be of type diplomas or other life-long-learning study modules.

Execution methods

Most of the contents are delivered in classroom presentations, lecturing. Workshops are also used. The course includes a set of assignments and individual portfolio evaluated in the end of the course.