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 course will help the student outline the specific nature of different media and ways of production, and the possibilities they provide for artistic practice.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 07.09.2023 - 12.10.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Slate Grove, Pia Euro

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: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is structured so that the whole group is working with medium they are not familiar with beforehand. The goal of this course is to demonstrate the dialogue between thinking, the material world, and different media. The methods vary each year and can be e.g. glass, VHS-video or chargoal drawing.

  • applies in this implementation

    AXM-E3008 - Mediums, Materials, Dimensions7.9.2023-12.10.2023

     

     

    The course aims to explore the concept of medium through hands-on practice. We will progress step by step, delving into the process of crafting three-dimensional glass objects.

     

    The focus will be on the dynamics of your 'imagination' and the features of the material, including obstacles and unexpected benefits.

     

    The material and medium we will be working with is glass, which is likely unfamiliar to the majority of the class. This unfamiliarity allows us to study the process without preconceptions and, consequently, with expectations that may not be overly demanding.

     

    Additionally, we will examine the concept of the medium from theoretical perspectives within artistic practice

     

    Schedule:

     

    7.9: Väre Q102

                9.15–12.00: Introduktion

                13.00 – 15.00 working session

                15.00 – 17.00 review and discussion

     

    14.9: Ceramics/Plaster workshop             

                  9.15 – 12.00: mold making discussion and demonstration

                  13.15 – 17.00: students making molds and individual availability for specific questions

     

    21.9: Glass Workshop

                  9.15 – 12.00: measuring glass, discussing casting and cooling process and times

                  13.15 – 17.00: loading kilns and a tour of the glass workshop

     

    28.9: Glass Workshop- cutting, grinding and polishing demonstrations

                  9.15 – 12.00: group of 6 will learn to demold the glass pieces and cut/grind the glass

                 13.15 – 17.00: another group of 6 learning the same

                  (students can bring another mold and independently load kilns during the time that they are not having the demonstration)

     

    5.10: Glass Workshop

                  9.15 – 12.00: lecture about non-traditional coloring methods and gluing glass objects

                  13.15 – 17.00: students hands-on finishing their glass pieces

     

    12.10: Final review/critique in Valimo, Metallimiehenkuja 2 at 9.15 – 17.00

     

     


Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in teaching, completed assignments.

    Minimum 80% attendance.

    See MyCourses for more detailed information on evaluations methods and criteria.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 ECTS ≈ 162h

    Contact teaching 35h/muu 127h

    Lectures 10h
    Groupwork 14h
    Workshop and practice-based work 80h
    Reflection and thinking 50h
    Other 8h

    Workshop and practice based working, group work and presentation, lectures.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

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

    Enrollment :

    Minimum amount of participants: 8
    Maximum amount of participants varies according to the implementation of the course.

    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

Details on the schedule
  • applies in this implementation

    Schedule:

     

    7.9: Väre Q102

                9.15–12.00: Introduktion

                13.00 – 15.00 working session

                15.00 – 17.00 review and discussion

     

    14.9: Ceramics/Plaster workshop             

                  9.15 – 12.00: mold making discussion and demonstration

                  13.15 – 17.00: students making molds and individual availability for specific questions

     

    21.9: Glass Workshop

                  9.15 – 12.00: measuring glass, discussing casting and cooling process and times

                  13.15 – 17.00: loading kilns and a tour of the glass workshop

     

    28.9: Glass Workshop- cutting, grinding and polishing demonstrations

                  9.15 – 12.00: group of 6 will learn to demold the glass pieces and cut/grind the glass

                 13.15 – 17.00: another group of 6 learning the same

                  (students can bring another mold and independently load kilns during the time that they are not having the demonstration)

     

    5.10: Glass Workshop

                  9.15 – 12.00: lecture about non-traditional coloring methods and gluing glass objects

                  13.15 – 17.00: students hands-on finishing their glass pieces

     

    12.10: Final review/critique in Valimo, Metallimiehenkuja 2 at 9.15 – 17.00