Participation on Arctic Design Week (2cr)

Objective

After completed the course, students are familiar with
• recent examples of sustainable and responsible design
• Arctic a topic and location of design
• using social media to communicate participation on professional events

Content

Arctic Design Week is held annually during the third week of March (week no. 12) in Rovaniemi. The long-term umbrella theme for Arctic Design Week is responsibility, which showcases sustainable and responsible design, as well as the most successful business ideas, and most spectacular cultural deeds. Part of the program is open only for invited guests and participants who pay a fee, but part is open to the public: some talks, seminars, exhibitions and workshops.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Evaluation accepted /rejected

Further information

Timing Week no. 12
Target group Open to all

Execution methods

Students participate on open events and produce content to social media publications. Requirement is three videos (max 2 minutes each) to present their experience on open events. Instagram and/or linkedin are used as social media platforms in the course. Introduction to the course (2 hours) before the event and closing seminar (2 hours) after the Arctic Design Week