ARK-E1520 - Introduction to Architectural Research, Lecture, 8.9.2022-1.12.2022

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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 student will recognize the intrinsic features, methodological opportunities and the multidisciplinary and multimethodological nature of design disciplines. The student will have a basic understanding of the research field and basic skills to follow the research scene and apply research methods and results critically and independently in their thesis work and professional practice. The course will introduce the student to some key resources to develop one's knowledge- base, argumentation skills, and knowledge of good scientific practices.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 08.09.2022 - 01.12.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anni Vartola

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 gives an overlook to architectural and design research, their methods and core ideals. We will analyse a selection of research textbooks and research papers from the field of architecture, landscape architecture and interior architecture, and discuss doing research in the light of topical examples and some exercises. We will also meet scholars, designers and other professionals who have recently completed their Master's or Doctoral theses and learn about their projects. The course has two versions to choose from: a 3 ECTS version (students in interior architecture) and a 6 ECTS version (students in architecture).

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is assessed pass/fail; accepted coursework requires that the student has completed all the exercises and been present at all the 7 classes; any absence must be compensated with individually negotiated extra coursework.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The workload amounts to 6 ECTS which entails an estimated amount of 165 hours of work: 18 contact hours, 30 hrs group work, and 117 hrs of independent work. Participation at classes is mandatory. In order to have enough time to read and reflect on the course material and do the exercises, the classes are every 2nd week. The course comprises of a discursive series of classes, reading, critical analyses of texts, book reviews and presentations as groupwork, and online quizzes. The course applies digital online tools, remote participation is possible.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The study material will be available either as pdfs or electronic publications accessible on the course's MyCourses platform or at the Aalto Learning Centre collections. The full list of readings will be announced on the course's MyCourses platform at the start of the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
    2023-2024 Autumn I - II

    Enrollment :

    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

    Study methods: The workload amounts to either 3 ECTS (students in interior architecture) or 6 ECTS (students in architecture) which entail an estimated amount of 83/166 hours of work: 18 contact hours, 30 hrs of group work, and 59/118 hrs of independent work. Participation at classes is mandatory. To have enough time to read and reflect on the course material and do the exercises, the classes are every 2nd week. The course comprises of a discursive series of classes, reading, critical analyses of texts, book reviews and presentations as groupwork, and online quizzes. The course applies digital online tools, remote participation is possible.

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