ARK-E4016 - Wood Architecture, Material Studies: Timber, Tool, Technique, Lecture, 16.9.2021-16.12.2021

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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

This course will introduce students to essential tools, material properties and techniques of working with wood through hands on exercises.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 16.09.2021 - 16.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Heikkinen

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 course introduces students to tools and techniques used to craft wood as well as the various species and wood-based matrials that are used in construction. Tasks vary from small studies of surfaces and finishing to full scale joints and structural frames. Tasks are completed individually and in small groups. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students will be evaluated on multiple criteria:

    - quality of design

    - precision and craft of execution

    - personal development and growth

    - innovative and experimental use of materials and methods

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6hrs - Introduction to workshop machines and safety procedures

    36hrs - Tutoring

    16hrs - Reviews

    104hrs - Individual design and fabrication work

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course requires crafting and fabrication of wood materials at full scale. Students are provided with all necessary materials and tools in the workshop.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-Spring III

    2021-2022 Autumn I-Spring III

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ARK-E4016

    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

    This workshop-based course is intended only for students in the year-long Wood Program.

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