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 a successful completion of the course, students
- know how a thesis can be technically and contentwise completed.
– know how to present their work in progress and how to give feedback on other students' projects.
– have started their theses works and processed them.
– know how to define a research question.
– have recieved comments and assist regarding their work in progress.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 10.09.2020 - 18.03.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Marjaana Kella, Heli Rekula
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heli Rekula
Contact information for the course (valid 18.08.2020-21.12.2112):
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:
During the seminar, students will present their work in progress and participate in discussions on the research questions of other students' theses. In the seminar, we review and discuss both artistic and academic parts, as well as propose source literature related to each thesis.
Applies in this implementation:
The more detailed course information can be found in the Announcements-section.
Kurssin tarkempi sisältö ja aikataulu löytyy Announcements-osiosta.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Seminar work and personal tutoring.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
45 hours of group meetings, 20 hours of independent work.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Will be given during the seminar.
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.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Substitutes the course 21190 Master's Thesis Seminar 5 cr.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
For second year master´s students.
- Teacher: Rekula Heli
- Teacher: Savolainen Maija
- Teacher: Weselius Hanna