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

Varying themes, e.g. of contemporary knowledge base, new development directions, interdisciplinary collaboration and the research of the limits of architecture. More specific contents vary according to the theme. The professor may case-specifically give the course a unique name and, if desired, register studies completed abroad.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 19.10.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Antti Ahlava, Karin Krokfors, Karin Krokfors

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Elina Koivisto, Elina Koivisto

Contact information for the course (valid 10.08.2020-21.12.2112):

Elina Koivisto elina.2.koivisto@aalto.fi

Note number 2 in email address

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:

    Depend on the study event.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    The aim of the course is to familiarize oneself with raw EARTH as a building material. We will study the traditions, present applications and future possibilities of earth through some theory and a design+build exercise. Participants should prepare themselves for 

    - participating in contact sessions (theory+tutoring) on Mondays from 1pm to 5pm (remotely)

    - reflecting on the things learned in the contact sessions through thinking, reading, writing etc. (independently) 

    - doing a design project independently for the first half of the course (tutoring available on Mondays) and building an installation together during the second half on campus

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Depend on the study event.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Pass/fail

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Depends on the study event, but basically the ratios are: groupwork 1:2, excercises (design)

  • Applies in this implementation:

    3cr,  3x27h=81h

    1 study period = 7 weeks

    7 contact sessions 4h/week = 28h 

    Reflection ratio 1:1 4h/week = 28h

    Independent study approx. 4h/week = 25h


DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Depend on the study event.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    ARK-E1008, ARK-E1506, ARK-E2004, ARK-E3506, ARK-E4504, ARK-E5003, ARK-E5004

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Depends on the study event.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land