Finnish Design (6cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

At the end of this course student
- can recognize the history of Finnish design and its effects on today's design
- can view design as a historical and cultural phenomenon
- can identify different fields of design culture in Finland
- knows the most significant Finnish Designers and their production
- can apply the understanding and principles of Finnish design

Execution methods

Lectures and guided exercises 42 hours, 120 hours independent work.

Accomplishment methods

Presence during the lectures (80%) and the finished assignment with a presentation.

Teaching is delivered face-to-face. The teacher and the student are in the same
physical space. In addition to face-to-face teaching, the implementation includes
independent study and assignments to be completed independently.

Content

A broad overview of Finnish design is provided. With the help of the course, students develop a view of the Finnish design tradition and its influence on the global design field. Introducing the heritage of Finnish design from functionalist movement up till today's modern design products. Examining design as a field of phenomena related to the ideological, aesthetic and technical currents of the time. The design culture in Finland is presented and discussed by using Finnish industrial, graphic, audio-visual, fashion and textile designers and their works as examples. Lectures are given from different fields of design. The emphasis is to introduce the key elements of Finnish design. Students will make a group assignment, based on lectures, excursion and shared materials.

Materials

Korvenmaa, Pekka: Finnish Design –A Concise History.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0) The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.

Satisfactory (1-2) Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to assignment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4) Performance corresponds to assignment, demonstrates understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. The whole picture has been formed, but there may be shortcomings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5) The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance demonstrates independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking or critical reflection. The tasks are well written and/or implemented.