MUO-E5046 - Creative Digital Design , Lecture, 25.10.2022-9.12.2022

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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

After the course the student can: 

  • identify different areas of digital design 
  • use the tools in the chosen area (of digital design) 
  • experiment with, analyze & detect digital processes that offer novel possibilities 
  • innovate & create new design, processes or expression by using digital tools 

 

Credits: 6

Schedule: 25.10.2022 - 09.12.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anssi Ahonen

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:

    Digital design is a relatively new toolset, process and a medium. Therefore there are a lot of possibilities for exploring the boundaries of digital design and one’s skillset. During the course the student has a chance to learn about, explore and specialize in the creative use of digital design whether it is in the area of CAD, 3D printing or Virtual reality (to name a few). Every student carries out an explorative project in the area of digital design.   

    After the course the student has the possibility to continue the project as a personal project 2-10 cr. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students must attend and display active participation in at least 80% of the contact teachings (lectures, workshops, etc.). 

    Creative use of digital design (uniqueness), technical mastery, significance in the field, process. 

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, workshops, online material, readings, tutoring, individual work, final assignment, critique. 80% attendance is required.

    The total workload for the course amounts to 162 hours (I ECTS credits = 27 hours).

    - Contact teaching (including final presentation) 40 hours

    - Individual and group work 89 hours

    - Personal reflection 32 hours

    - Course evaluation 1 hour

     

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

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

    Enrollment :

    Minimum group size 5, maximum 16. Quota for Contemporary Design major students 6, Collaborative and Industial Design major students 6. 

    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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