Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Smart and Sustainable Design at Häme University of Applied Sciences focuses on sustainable values, circular economy, design thinking and material-based design. Students learn to combine traditional and modern techniques with digital design methods and technologies. The programme also covers service and user experience design, with social media competence, marketing expertise and visualisation expertise.
Studies are full-time, last four years and use contact teaching in design studio environments at Hämeenlinna University Centre. Students work through practical design learning environments, company projects, work in teams, and real working life projects. The course includes work placement and a thesis.
Students can specialise in fashion, footwear, glass and ceramics design. The programme also mentions complementary studies such as international fashion business and sustainable business. HAMK describes the course as leading to professional designer roles, with the possibility to create environmentally conscious products as a fashion designer, product developer or entrepreneur.
Modules
- fashion
- footwear
- glass and ceramics design
- international fashion business
- sustainable business
- Work placement and thesis
