Knowledge

The student has knowledge on...

how to design and develop visual identities as well as create and use a design manual
environmental considerations in relation to shaping graphic design
use of animation in a user interface
universal design and inclusive design within the field of graphic design
how to communicate through others, learn about others roles and values, and develop the ability to reflect over who we are
communication and symbolic exchange and how this develops our identity in interaction with others
what influences a message
culture as a meaningful community
the historical development of web technologies and standards
key concepts and principles related to front-end and back-end web development and design
development of front-end design

Skills

The student is able to...

design for printed and digital medias
make, justify, analyze and present design-related choices
develop a visual identity on different surfaces and touchpoints based on a creative strategy
draw conclusions based on research and comparisons
identify touch points between sender and customer using a customer journey
reflect on own and others solutions compared with similar professional standards of visual identity
apply knowledge on how to design and use a design manual
develop prototypes for an interactive interface focusing on universal design
apply UX / UI design principles and use user-centered design process
establish information architecture
code, troubleshoot and validate simple responsive web solutions using web standards
consider own practice in accordance with current standards of professional conduct
use different techniques and tools to design digital prototypes for different digital plattforms focusing on usability and universal design
design and develop a functional responsive web solution by applying skills in front-end web development and design

General competence

The student is able to...

solve a client brief and carry out all the steps in the design process from idea to finished design solution
apply principles and practices of sustainability in the shaping of graphic design
collaborate with professionals from related disciplines and communicate with common understanding of concepts in interdisciplinary assignment / collaboration
reflect on what significance communication has in a cultural context

Subject description FGR2101

Professional challenges