DOM-C108001 - Workshop, Letterpress Intensive Workshop, 25.10.2021-29.10.2021

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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

After completing the course students are able to:
- apply acquired design skills to different media platforms and environments
- develop their creative expression in a more diverse way in the fields of visual communication design and fine arts related activities

Credits: 2

Schedule: 25.10.2021 - 29.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tarja Nieminen, Arja Karhumaa, Juha Markula

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:

    Varies by workshop. Individual or group work.

    VCD offers multiple one-week workshops over the study year with varying content. See content descriptions of specific study events for more detailed information.

  • applies in this implementation

    DOM-C108001 - Letterpress workshop
    25.10.2021-29.10.2021

    An intensive workshop introducing letterpress printing in the new Graphics Studio
    facilities of Aalto University in Otaniemi. The participants learn the basics of letterpress printing:
    the tools and techniques, concepts and vocabulary, and the specificities of
    the equipment in these facilities

    Workshop teacher: Juha Markula

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The successful completion of this course requires at least 80% attendance and satisfactory completion of assignment/s. 

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Student workload 54-405 h, the number of contact teaching and independent work hours depends on the workshop/s offered.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • applies in this implementation

    To be informed by the workshop teacher.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is primarily targeted for the Visual Communication Design students and exchange students (50% MA, 50% BA).

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021

    (2021, 2022) - No teaching

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=DOM-C108001

    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

    -WebOodi

    -students and exchange students in VCD and are prioritized

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