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
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify various approaches to narratives within art, design, literature, and society at large
- recognise structures of narrative and storytelling in creative work
- develop an understanding of the specific domain(s) of visual narrative
- explain basic principles of multimodal communication
- assess the use of visual narrative in their own design practice
Credits: 3
Schedule: 09.09.2020 - 14.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Arja Karhumaa
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Päivi Häikiö, Arja Karhumaa
Contact information for the course (valid 19.08.2020-21.12.2112):
Päivi Häikiö paivi.haikio@aalto.fi
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:
This course is an introduction to the diverse approaches to the notion of narrative, especially in the context of design and visual communication. Designers, artists, writers, and researchers introduce examples of narratives which work over multiple modes of communication, including but not limited to text, image, layout, typography, photography, choreography, and comics, as well as time-based media such as animation, games, and motion graphics. The course includes critical examination of the ubiquitous role of narratives in the contemporary society.
Applies in this implementation:
The focus of the course is in practical applications of narrative within design, art, and research presented by visiting lecturers from various fields. We will hear how they understand and use the concept of narrative in their practice.
Outside class you will also be engaging with course reading to understand the theoretical framework for storytelling within design.
At the end of the course, you will prepare a lightning talk for the final class to synthesize your learnings from the reading as well as the lectures in class.
The course is an opportunity to learn from practitioners and gain understanding about the visual aspects of narrative and storytelling in both practice-based knowledge as well as theory.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Good attendance, class exercises and course assignments. Successful completion of the course will require 80 % attendance. Students will be required to give course feedback in order to successfully complete this course.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Class work 24 h, independent work 57 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lupton, Ellen: Design is Storytelling (2017)
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
DOM-E2202
- Teacher: Helander Päivi
- Teacher: Karhumaa Arja