The degree studies in Design include
- 3D Animation and Visualisation
- Digital Design
- Industrial Design
- Interior Architecture
- Textile Design
- Visual Communication Design
- Motion Graphics
The extent of the Bachelor of Culture and Arts studies is 240 ECTS credits and the studies take four years.
Degree Programme in Design is a leading educator in the field of design. The challenging structural changes, the latest technology of the field and its increasing internationalisation have been taken into consideration in the planning of the education.
Goals of the Degree Programme
The aim of the Degree Programme in Design is to provide the students with versatile skills and know-how for the expert duties in design and for practical assignments in the field. The programme strives for finding innovative solutions to current and future needs and promotes wide use of design in the metropolitan area.
Studies
The studies are focused on materials and form giving, management of production methods as well as on creative problem solving, professional communication, group work and interpersonal skills, economic thinking and management of new technology. The studies also include visual expression, design and professional IT applications. The aims of studies are based on mastering designing, production, design process and visual arts and building the professional identity.
Various work experience projects and working-life connected Bachelor's Thesis strengthen the working life aspect of the studies. Practical training in the companies of the field, whether in Finland or abroad, builds the student's professional identity. Part of the instruction is given in English by the visiting lecturers from other countries. The degree also includes language studies and the possibility to participate in international student exchange programmes.
Exchange
Our degree programme welcomes exchange students every semester. The degree programme is taught in Finnish, but we provide selected courses with support in English. For further information, see the application instructions and the courses available for exchange students.
3D Animation and Visualisation
In 3D animation and visualisation studies the focus is on creating still images, animations, visual effects and real-time graphics using 3D tools. Courses on photography, 2D graphics, traditional art and visual design are also included in the 3D curriculum. The ability to work in 3D environments and the skills in visual storytelling are important in 3D studies.
The different phases in 3D graphics production such as 3D modeling, texturing, creating and rigging 3D characters, creating real-time 3D environments, rendering and compositing are taught making exercises in long and intensive courses that include a lot of teamwork. In many courses, for example in game projects, there are also students from other degree programmes participating in 3D production, simulating a real-life work environment.
After the 3D studies the students are able to work in many areas of visual production, such as in game industry, character animation, creating visual content for VR/AR/XR applications, architectural and product visualisation, vfx industry, scientific visualisation and advertising.
Work done by 3D visualisation students can be viewed at Metropolia 3d game reel.
The Bachelor’s Degree in 3D Animation and Visualisation can be obtained through full-time study in the daytime.
3D Animation and Visualisation teaching takes place in Helsinki Hämeentie 161.
Contact information
Jaro Lehtonen
Senior Lecturer
jaro.lehtonen [at] metropolia.fi (jaro[dot]lehtonen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Digital Design
Digital design studies approach the design and production of interactive online services from a variety of perspectives. Online technologies, information architecture, social media concepts and services and interactive functions are key elements of the training.
Upon graduation, the students can find employment in various digital environment expert positions relating, among other things, to online service design, production or project management. The actual work may have to do with the technical solutions of online services, development of social media services, planning of interactive functions or digital media concept and structural planning, for example in a design or communication agency, in companies’ communications departments, in IT companies or the advertising business.
The language of instruction in the degree programme is Finnish, but some courses will be taught in English in the spring term for the benefit of exchange students.
The teaching takes place in Helsinki Arabia Campus.
Contact information
Tero Marin
Senior Lecturer
tero.marin [at] metropolia.fi (tero[dot]marin[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Industrial Design
An industrial designer is a product designer with a comprehensive outlook on design as a part of business operations. The industrial designer possesses skills in theory and practice that are essential to the profession. These include observation of the visual surroundings, communication skills, user-focused problem solving, concept design, materials and manufacturing technology and 3D shape design.
The industrial designer specializes in industrially manufactured serial products that incorporate user-friendly, functional and aesthetic qualities to production and financial values.
The industrial designer can work in product development and design teams with team members of diverse backgrounds, either in the industry or as an entrepreneur.
The teaching takes place in Helsinki Arabia Campus.
Contact Information
Merja Kosonen
Senior Lecturer
merja.kosonen [at] metropolia.fi (merja[dot]kosonen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Interior Architecture
An interior architect has a wide understanding of the different ways to utilize space as well as the good quality and cultural values of the surroundings. The interior architect masters colour, surface, material and production design. He/she has a good command of the technical and practical methods of the design field, focusing on space, lighting and furniture design.
The work of an interior architect includes designing creative spaces, lighting, furniture and structures. The interior architect commands projects from sketches to implementation plans. He/she works as a special designer in the building trade, working in cooperation with the customer, user, architect and other designers in the building industry.
The interior architect can work in design firms, public construction companies, design and interior decoration businesses and magazines. The interior architect can also work as an entrepreneur.
The teaching takes place in Helsinki Arabia Campus.
Contact Information
Annaleena Lahtinen
Senior Lecturer
annaleena.lahtinen [at] metropolia.fi (annaleena[dot]lahtinen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Textile Design
The degree in Textile Design gives the ability to work in the line of design that emphasizes textiles. In addition to designing textiles, products and various surface materials, the textile designer brands the designs and brings them into production. The designer’s working day can also include sales, marketing and coordinating, or working for a magazine.
When graduating, the designer masters the design skills required in the profession. In addition to being a professional in visual design, the designer has an understanding of overall conception, production design, material and manufacturing technology and marketing of textiles.
The textile designer can work with projects, supervision and design, either in a design company or as an entrepreneur. The professional title can, for example, be one of the following: Designer, Product Developer, Product Manager, Purchasing Agent, Project Salesperson or Interior Design Editor.
The teaching takes place in Helsinki Arabia Campus.
Contact Information
Tiina Karhu
Senior Lecturer
tiina.karhu [at] metropolia.fi (tiina[dot]karhu[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Visual Communication Design
Visual communication design students study marketing communications and advertising, corporate and product expressions, brand management and service design, visual design of online services and user interfaces and information visualization and illustration. During studies the students do work-life projects.
Upon graduation, the students can work in for example graphic design, service design, communication and advertising design, brand building, user interface design, look design, information visualization or packaging design. Workplace may be in advertising agencies, communication offices, design offices, media houses or organizations.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communications Design can be obtained through full-time study in the daytime. The language of instruction in the degree programme is Finnish, but some courses will be taught in English in the spring term for the benefit of exchange students.
The teaching takes place in Helsinki Arabia Campus.
Contact information
Katri Myllylä
Senior Lecturer
katri.myllyla [at] metropolia.fi (katri[dot]myllyla[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Motion Graphics
Motion Graphics students study motion graphics and animation, TV, video and effects productions, game graphics and visual design of the gaming industry and animated brand and information graphics. Visual design studies and a strong working life orientation play a central role.
Upon graduation, the students can find employment in various positions, for example as motion designer or animator, illustrator, concept artist, game designer, 3D artist, VFX artist, virtual production artist or post-production artist. Workplace may be in video and animation production companies, film and TV productions, game and software houses, advertising, communication and design agencies and virtual productions and studios.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Motion Graphics can be obtained through full-time study in the daytime. The language of instruction in the degree programme is Finnish, but some courses will be taught in English in the spring term for the benefit of exchange students.
The teaching takes place in Helsinki Arabia Campus.
Contact information
Katri Myllylä
Senior Lecturer
katri.myllyla [at] metropolia.fi (katri[dot]myllyla[at]metropolia[dot]fi)