SARK-E5036 - Woodstudio: Design Project, Lecture, 23.4.2024-4.6.2024

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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 Woodstudio Design Project-course the student is able to:

- Recognize Finnish wood materials used in cabinet making
- Understand the specific features of Finnish wood based materials.
- Analyze and experiment with wood material (through practical work).
- Recognize and produce artistic material-oriented design of wood.
- Produce prototypes in Wood workshop in 1:1 scale (independently).

Credits: 9

Schedule: 23.04.2024 - 04.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Karola Sahi, Mikko Paakkanen

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 contents vary annually depending on project assignments.

    -The projects focus on innovative, high standard and comprehensive application of wood as a material.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    -Participation in briefing, project/practical assignment, tutoring sessions, and presentation of the results.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    -Contact hours:

    Lectures, group work, demonstrations and study excursions 45 h

    Independent study 198 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    -Will be given at the beginning of the project.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Wood Studio teaching staff: Karola Sahi, karola.sahi@aalto.fi, Mikko Paakkanen, mikko.paakkanen@aalto.fi

    Teaching Language : English

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

    Enrollment :

    Max 12 students

    - Registration for course: Sisu, application form and portfolio
    - Application form is sent via email before the registration period begins
    - The applicants will be informed about acceptance or rejection during the week before the period starts.

    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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