Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will be able to apply new forms of design methodology by integrating the potential of cutting-edge computational tools during all stages of their design. In addition students will be able to communicate their design through experimental modes of modeling, visualizations and NC models. Studens will be able using the facilities offered at the Aalto campus (FabLab, robotic lab, VR lab).
Credits: 10
Schedule: 10.01.2019 - 16.05.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Pia Fricker
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pia Fricker
Contact information for the course (valid 02.01.2019-21.12.2112):
//// Teaching Team:
Prof. Pia Fricker, Prof. Toni Kotnik, Luka Piskorec, Kane Borg
//// Contact Possibilities:
The teaching team is available during regular studio teaching hours:
- Pia Fricker: Thursdays 09.00 - 15.00h
- Toni Kotnik: Thursdays 09.00 - 15.00h
- Luka Piskorec: Tuesdays 13.00 - 15.00h, Thursdays 09.00 - 17.00h
- Kane Borg: Tuesdays 13.00 - 15.00h, Thursdays 12.00 - 15.00h
and in addition upon email request!
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Course with varying content focusing on a relevant large-scale issue at the interface of landscape architecture and urbanism in relation with topography, vegetation, and human activities. Special focus is set on understanding the environmental factors.
Applies in this implementation:
//// Singapore > Interaction of Flows in Urban Systems
Computational explorations, thereby, are complemented by physical explorations through the integration of the robot, as well as theoretical grounding.
Studio teaching is supported by intense skill building workshops and reading & discussion rounds. The course is aiming at the rethinking of fundamentals of contemporary architecture, landscape architecture & urbanism and can serve as starting point for a thesis research.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The specific work methods and assessment criteria are given on the MyCourses portal.
Applies in this implementation:
//// Rules- The studio deals with a complex topic stretching form small to larges scale and we require that students work in groups of two for the studio part.
- The participation in all studio/lectures and workshops is mandatory for everyone.
- The participation in the excursion week to Singapore is mandatory.
- The official „Studio“ day is THURSDAY and we expect you to be present in the studio or lecture room according to the schedule. This allows us to give short-notice inputs and/or program modifications.
- Before the final critique, all students have to submit their final documents in order to receive their grade. The file format will be announced later.
- Uncompleted or late presentations will not be acceptable and will not receive any final critique.
- On critique and reviews days, it is mandatory to be present all day long.
- Please check the MYCOURSE page regularly for the latest information.
//// Grading- Weekly participation, active in discussions, submission of all exercises 20% of grade;
- Design development throughout the semester, 20% of grade;
- Integration and development of computational skills and theoretical skills, 30% of grade;
- Final design project (has to be handed in one time and presented on the final presentation), 30% of grade.
- If you are unable to present at the final presentation due to sickness (medical certificate is required), you have the possibility to present on the 13.06.2019 OR 22.08.2019
- If you are unable to present at the final presentation due to other reasons you have the possibility to present on the 13.06.2019 (grade will be lowered by -1) OR 22.08.2019 (grade will be lowered by -2)
- Attendance Policy: Attendance to studio, lecture and workshop sessions are mandatory. Students are requested to contact one of the instructors if they will not be attending the studio session.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Tutored studies 70 hrs (lectures, group work, assignments, seminars, feedback reviews, workshops, excursions), independent study 200-330 hrs (design assignments), in total 270-400 hrs.
Applies in this implementation:
//// Combined Studio, you will get 15 ECTS for the studio and optionally 5 ECTS for a follow op task, to be defined during the course
- ARK-E3003 Design of Structures > Studio
- MARK-E5510 Digital Landscape Architecture and Urbanism > Studio
//// Workload:
15 ECTS: 405 working hours! + optional: 5 ECTS: 135 working hours!
- ca. 20% lectures & input & discussion
- ca. 20% tutoring & hands-on
- ca. 60% independent learning & reflection
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Distributed during the course and published in MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
MAR-E1026
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Basic computational knowledge needs to be given.
- Before participating in studio courses student need to have finished their bachelor studies and applied for the bachelor's degree
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
//// please check the schedule here:
https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/view.php?id=20230§ion=1
!! please note: there might be changes, which will be announced via email and during the course days
- Teacher: Fricker Pia