Visionary and impactful design, art and visual communicationLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: UMUO3302V24

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Teaching language: English

Responsible person: Maria Huhmarniemi; Milla Johansson; Jenni-Liisa Yliniva; Karoliina Laxström

Objective

After completing the course, the student will:
- grasp the principles of impactful, visionary, and responsible art and design, as well as their application in design projects
- be able to create artistically significant and ethically sustainable concepts, productions, and/or design solutions that positively impact society and the environment
- identify opportunities in the art and design field to support sustainable solutions for individuals, businesses, or organizations
- master reasons to argue for the significance of design and art disciplines in planetary sustainability.

Content

Visionary, responsible, impactful, outspoken, activist, and political art and design, as well as solution-oriented and future-oriented actions. Areas of sustainable development, such as ecological, cultural, social, and economic sustainability, as part of the development work in the art and design field.