ARK-E1021 - Studio Spring, Design of Structures, 10.1.2023-6.6.2023

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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

The studio introduces advanced skills, concepts and approaches essential to understanding and engaging with contemporary challenges in architecture and urban design. Organized in 6-7 parallel streams of exploration, each stream is aiming at a common set of learning outcomes that enable students to

1. Research, analyse and synthesise contextual knowledge.

2. Apply fundamental design principles and adapt them to sustainable design response.

3. Work productively in small design teams by enhancing inter-personal skills, verbal communication skills and critical thinking.

4. Communicate design intentions and concepts according to disciplinary conventions.

5. Explore creative processes and idea generation and demonstrate critical evaluation of these processes in their design work.

6. Appraise how design can impact, interact with, and improve environments.

 

 

 

 

Credits: 18

Schedule: 10.01.2023 - 06.06.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Toni Kotnik

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 studio is organized in 6-7 parallel streams of exploration. These explorations are related to varying contemporary issues in architecture. The latest list of topics is available in the syllabus together with a description of the content of each stream and the specific learning outcomes.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Evaluation criteria vary for each of the streams. Please refer to the syllabus of the course for further information.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Methods vary for each of the streams. Please refer to the syllabus of the course for further information.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Please refer to the syllabus of the course for further information on each of the streams

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - V
    2023-2024 Spring III - V

    Enrollment :

    Min 5 students, Max 140 students

    Registration for courses: Sisu. 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-at-aalto-arts

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