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
To deepen doctoral student's competency in a design research related thematic area.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 07.06.2021 - 07.06.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Guy Julier
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Guy Julier
Contact information for the course (valid 14.05.2021-21.12.2112):
Professor Guy Julier
guy.julier@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:
Department of Design Thematic Research Seminar addresses annually varying methodological and/or theoretical themes of design research. It gives knowledge and hands-on experience in the chosen focus area and deals with good skills and practices in academic discourse and argumentation. Thematic seminar is organized as a one-week intensive workshop consisting of presentations, reading academic texts, assignments, demonstrations and experimentations. It typically requires preparatory work and associated readings.
Applies in this implementation:
Content is according to the theme and as agreed with the Head of Doctoral Education.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Attendance and participation.
Undertaking and presenting assignments as given.
Applies in this implementation:
Evaluation is according to the theme and as agreed with the Head of Doctoral Education.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
3x27h=81h
Approx
Lectures: 15 hrs
Seminars: 15 hrs
Time to think: 10 hrs
Independent study: 46 hrs
Applies in this implementation:
Workload is according to the theme and as agreed with the Head of Doctoral Education.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Will be announced in the beginning of the course.
Applies in this implementation:
Course materials according to the theme and as agreed with the Head of Doctoral Education.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi
Minimum: 10 students
Maximum: 25 students
Applies in this implementation:
Additional information is according to the theme and as agreed with the Head of Doctoral Education.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Minimum number of participants: 10
Max 25 students, priority to 1st and 2nd year department of design doctoral candidates
The course can be substituted by design reserach relevant doctoral summer schools and similar seminars organized by other schools or academic institutions.Department of Design Thematic Seminar teachers propose seminars to the dept. Head, Head of Research and Head of Education for approval to run this course.
Applies in this implementation:
Additional information is according to the theme and as agreed with the Head of Doctoral Education.
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
Schedule is according to the theme and as agreed with the Head of Doctoral Education.
- Teacher: Hodson Elise
- Teacher: Julier Guy