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
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to understand how freelance designers work in an international environment within the context of surface design. Students should be able to design surface designs in a commercial context, with different methods and for various purposes and markets. They should be familiar with repeats, making and coordinating colourways and collections as well as be able to create a collection of surface designs according to a design brief.
Credits: 10
Schedule: 01.03.2021 - 23.08.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Maarit Salolainen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maarit Salolainen
Contact information for the course (valid 31.01.2021-21.12.2112):
tiina.paavilainen@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:
Students design a collection of surface designs according joint themes
See www.patternlab.fi for more information.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
1) professional development
2) quality of design work
3) project and process management
4) initiative and activity in group work and team skills
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
270 h = 10 ETCS
70 h Lectures, independent and group tutoring, critiques
100 h Independent work
65h group work
35 h Own reflection
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Only for PatternLab Minor students,
prerequisite: MUO-E1045 Surface Design
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
In weboodi. Minimum 8, Maximum 12 students
Only students accepted to PatternLab Minor are accepted.
Applies in this implementation:
In 2021 The course will be held in hybrid form and include both online teaching and contact teaching. Please see schedule for the location information.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Attendance 80% required on on lectures, team meetings and screenings.
The course is part of PatternLab Minor. MUO-E1034 PatternLab Marketing and Sales Project is obligatory for all students taking the Minor.
The PatternLab Minor is intended for all students at Aalto ARTS interested in surface design and freelance work. For further information, please see description of the minor, autumn application schedule and instructions for applying. Please note that you need to apply for the minor to be able to take this course. After being accepted to the minor, you can register to the individual courses. Participation in the PatternLab requires commitment to a year-long project. Max. 12 students.
More information on PatternLab from website www.patternlab.fi and from the professor in charge of the minor as well as from the study coordinator Mari Partanen (mari.2.partanen@aalto.fi) Please see minors guide for further information on applying to the minor.
MUO-E1009 PatternLab will be offered for the last time in Spring 2021
Applies in this implementation:
In 2021 The course will be held in hybrid form and include both online teaching and contact teaching. Please see schedule for the location information.
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- Teacher: Paavilainen Tiina
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- Teacher: Salolainen Maarit