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
Students will understand thesis requirements and the graduation process. Students learn argumentation and presentation skills, and are able to apply what they have learned to their thesis work. Students have the necessary skills to complete their individual MA thesis.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 24.09.2020 - 04.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Laura Beloff, Lucy Davis, Bassam El Baroni, Pia Euro, Max Ryynänen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Laura Beloff, Patrizia Costantin, Lucy Davis, Bassam El Baroni, Pia Euro, Max Ryynänen
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
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The students' individual MA thesis work is developed from their initial idea towards the completed thesis. Students present their work in its different stages, and give/get constructive criticism on each other's work. Students will attend thesis presentations of graduating students, and will learn to reflect on completed theses and their presentations.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Student presentations of MA thesis project, discussions and critique. Group work and independent work.
80% attendance mandatory in seminar, not just present for presentation of student's own work.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact teaching 24 h, individual work 30 h. 80% attendance mandatory in seminar.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Course is for 2. year (or further) ViCCA students.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Registration via WebOodi. Please see WebOodi for registration dates.
The order of priority for admitting students to courses at Aalto ARTS 1.1.2018 onwards (approved by The Committee of Arts, Design and Architecture on 10.10.2017)
The order of priority is as follows:
1. students for whom the course is compulsory for their major/programme and who have scheduled it for the current academic year in their personal study plan (HOPS);
2. exchange students for whom the course is a part of his/her officially approved learning agreement and scheduled to be taken during the current semester;
3. students for whom the course is compulsory for their major/programme and who have not completed it yet;
4. students, for whom the course is part of his/her major's or programme's alternative studies and has been scheduled in the student's PSP (HOPS) for the current academic year
5. students, for whom the course is part of his/her major's or programme's alternative studies and who have not completed the requisite number of credits for alternative studies yet;
6. students for whom the course is compulsory for their minor;
7. students, for whom the course is part of his/her minor subject's alternative studies and who have not completed the requisite number of credits for alternative studies yet;
8. students who have applied for the course through a student mobility scheme (internal mobility within Aalto University, flexible study right (JOO) studies etc.);
9. other students.
Courses that are intended to be multidisciplinary (e.g. UWAS courses) may apply an order of priority based on the learning outcomes of the course, while bearing in mind the university obligation of enabling students to complete their degrees within the normative duration of study set for the degree. The order of priority does not apply to courses organised by the Centre for General Studies or doctoral courses.
This decision on the order of priority does not influence the right of the teacher to define prerequisites for the course
Applies in this implementation:
Muutettu TSAK 7/2020