Practical Training of Advanced Studies (15cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the course students can assess their own skills in relation to the needs, tasks, and challenges of the work environment.

Execution methods

Kokopäiväinen työharjoittelu 1-3kk, työharjoitteluraportti 5-15 s.

Accomplishment methods

Full-time work practice 1–3 months, a work practice report.
1 month work practice, 5 pages report = 5 cr.
2 month work practice, 10 pages report = 10 cr.
3 month work practice, 10-15 pages report = 15 cr.

Content

Work practice (1–3 months) in a workplace approved in advance by the responsible teacher, and a report on the work practice. The work practice report must include the following:
- a description of the environment, function, and strategy of the workplace
- a description of the student’s own tasks (e.g. pictures, drafts, ideating phases) as part of the workplace’s overall function and organization
- an analysis of an individual function at the workplace and its examination from the perspective of studies
- a report on possible acquired skills, views, and networks and an estimate of possible tasks after graduation
- a copy of the letter of reference