LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
-increase artistic expression, design skills and conceptual thinking in the field of ceramics design
-execute independent studio work in model, mould and prototype making
-compare and evaluate the aesthetics and physical qualities of the material
Credits: 10
Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 18.02.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Nathalie Lautenbacher
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The practical realization of a design project in ceramics, the theme of which changes yearly: from tabletop to surface design or other. The assessment starts from gathering research material, sketching and presenting the concept ideas, proceeding to studio work and resulting in the making of prototypes from ceramics. The concept development, designing and evaluation are processed theoretically in project seminars, where the manufacturing techniques and working methods as well as chosen solutions are discussed. Students write a learning log referring to the readings, lectures and reflecting those to their creative learning process.
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Brief and theme of the course 2021:
BRIEF: To design and produce one artefact (art or design) that includes at least one traditional ceramics manufacturing technique (e.g. pinching, coiling, slabbing, throwing, slip casting) together with one 3D printing method (Delta print extrusion or stereolithography). One object that can contain several parts, maximum size 30x30x30cm. Material: porcelain, stoneware and Finnish earthenware.
THEME: Origins, or roots: The significance of cultural heritage to people and identity. We will start by presenting ourselves and our family history to each other! Can be the true story, or a fictive one. Each student can then approach the subject from one´s own perspective.
Executing the task in pair is possible. As an introduction to the subject, we will visit the National Museum of Finland exhibition showcasing objects from the Sami culture.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
For passing the course, the student has to participate in lectures and group activity (80%) and present the final artefact. Evaluation criteria: student´s activity during the course, explaining the creative process through the learning log, the quality and finalization of the final artefact and content of the final presentation.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
10 credits = 270 h
73 h Contact teaching 33%: lectures, seminars, tutoring, excursions and evaluation
142 h Independent work: studio work, learning log
54 h Personal reflection 30 h
1 h student feedback
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Chapman, Jonathan 2005. Emotionally Durable Design: Objects, Experiences & Empathy. Cromwell Press, Trowbridge.
Harni, Pekka 2010. Object Categories Typology of Objects. Aalto University School of Art and Design Publication series B 96. Otava Book Printing. Keuruu, Finland
Mattelmäki, Tuuli 2006. Design Probes. Publication Series of the University of Art and Design Helsinki A 69. Gummerus Printing. Vaajakoski
Pallasmaa, Juhani 2009. The Thinking Hand Existential and Embodied Wisdom in Architecture. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Ponti Tipocolor, Italy
Yanagi, Soetsu 1972. Adapted by Leach, Bernard. The Unknown Craftsman A Japanese Insight into Beauty. Kodansha USA, Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd, South Korea
The readings will be added to the course syllabus.
applies in this implementation
Above and other reading material related to the yearly subject will be handed to Mycourses at the beginning of the course.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Spring III
2021-2022 Spring III
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MUO-E5022
Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts
Maximum amount of students: 16
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Priority to Contemporary Design students and Product and Spatial Design students who have this course accepted in their personal study plan.
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:
- 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);
- 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;
- students for whom the course is compulsory for their major/programme and who have not completed it yet;
- 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
- 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;
- students for whom the course is compulsory for their minor;
- 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;
- students who have applied for the course through a student mobility scheme (internal mobility within Aalto University, flexible study right (JOO) studies etc.);
- 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.
Details on the schedule
applies in this implementation
Do not miss the following dates:
11.1. 9:15-16:30 Introduction, lectures, demos
13.1. 10-12 lecture, 13:30-17:00 National Museum visit
17.1. 10-12 lecture, 13:15-16:30 lecture
19.1. 10-17 1st Idea presentations
31.1. 10-17 Final plan presentations
8.2. 14-16 Readings discussion
18.2. 11-17 Final presentations
Nathalie´s tutoring tours in studio on Tuesdays. A detailed schedule will be passed on first day. See you soon!
- Teacher: Lautenbacher Nathalie