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

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Apply projection mapping techniques in their creative practice.
  • Apply real-time video and image processing techniques in their work.
  • Identify their strengths in creating experimental audiovisual content.
  • Further develop their artistic style.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 01.03.2022 - 08.04.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Niinimäki

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:

    Audiovisual Studio is an advanced studio course that explores realtime video art, generative art and audiovisual performances through hands-on experimentations, lectures and screenings.

    • Experimental video art
    • Real-time video
    • Generative art
    • Projection mapping

    Although the course introduces various tools for interactive audiovisual art, the use of any specific software or programming environment is not required. Students are expected and encouraged to develop their personal strengths and existing skills to find their own distinctive styles and workflows as audiovisual artists.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Working methods:

    • lectures
    • assignments
    • screenings
    • final project

    Assessment methods:

    • attendance to lectures and screenings
    • completed assignments
    • completed final project

    See the assessment criteria from the course syllabus for each implementation of the course.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • 3 6 ECTS
    • 80 160 hours
    • Contact teaching: 42 hours (lectures, tutoring, screenings)
    • Independent work: 38 118 hours (depends on the scope of the student's project)

    Minimum attendance of 80% to the lectures is mandatory.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    See the course syllabus for detailed information on study materials.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021

    (2021, 2022) - No teaching

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=DOM-E509901

    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

    In Weboodi, at the latest one week before the course starts.

    Maximum 15 students.

    Students must meet all prerequisites and have the course in their approved study plan. Priority will be given to fulltime MA in New Media students as this course is an integral part of their alternative studies.