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

The learning outcomes below define the knowledge, skills and competences the student is expected to acquire from the course.

Knowledge

-Students know the role of project work in the artistic and educational field

-Students know main funding opportunities for projects in arts and education

-Students know how project work is constructed and how to manage work flow to ensure deliverables and outcomes, including report

-Students know how to make a communications plan

-Students will learn multicultural team work

Skills and competencies

-Students are able to write their own project plan

-Students are able to apply project management skills to their own study projects

Credits: 5

Schedule: 08.09.2020 - 13.10.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jaana Brinck

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jaana Brinck

Contact information for the course (valid 06.09.2020-21.12.2112):

jaana.brinck(at)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 provides students with basic knowledge about project management in the artistic and educational field. During the course, students will design their own project in teams. The course introduces basic project management tools and methods to successfully plan and execute a study project. Ideally, the context of the project plan is connected to the course project work in another course. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Assessment methods include Project plan (20%), Discussion and group work (20%), and Final assignment (60%). In addition, 80% attendance is required.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Grading scale 0-5

    For the grade 3 (good), you need to do
    all the assignments well and keep the deadlines and attend to the classes (in
    time)!

    For a grade 4 (very good), there needs to
    be active participation in discussions and thoroughly done assignments. Project
    plan is clearly presented and communicated.

    For a grade 5 (excellent), there needs
    to be active participation in discussions and excellently done assignments, with a
    developer's mindset. Project plan content shows broad understanding of the
    field and could be implemented in practice. The text is well written with deep insight, and
    visuals bring clarity and aesthetic value to the work.


Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Small group contact 24h + independent and group work 111 h 

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Study materials are listed in MyCourses when the course starts.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    x

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth