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

 

The students learn the process of preparing a master's thesis. They develop a methodological, analytical, creative, and problem-solving approach to their own creative ideas and work. They are able to read and analyze academic texts for animation and respond to constructive criticism.

 

Credits: 4

Schedule: 24.05.2021 - 04.06.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Leinonen Tuula

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Leinonen Tuula

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

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
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    The students discuss topics related to animation, film and other art forms. They present and develop their thesis plans through reading, analyzing and discussing They outline a theoretical framework including literature in support of their MA Thesis.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria
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    Lectures, reading and analyzing scholarly texts, discussion, exercises and homework.

     

     

Workload
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    Contact teaching 12 h/cp, Independent studies 15 h/cp

    Compulsory attendance contact teaching: 80%

DETAILS

Study Material
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    Study material will be provided during the course.

    Get to know about the graduation and about the master's thesis in ARTS in http://into.aalto.fi

    Students should consult the "Master’s Thesis Guide of the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture" for further details.

Prerequisites
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    No prior courses are required.