Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing the course, the student:

• Understands the interaction of space and services.
• Has a critical overview on the potential of service design in the context of interior architecture.
• Commands basic service design methods and is able to apply them in interior architecture.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 08.09.2023 - 13.10.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Pirinen

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 provides an introduction to service design methods in the context of spatial design and interior architecture. We study the reciprocal relationship between space and services, learn basic service design methods and rehearse the application of the methods in interior architecture. The course consist of two elements: theory and method part that builds the knowledge base through lectures, reading tasks and weekly assignments, and design part where the methods are applied into a concept level design project. The course is suitable to master's students from any area of design or architecture.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  The theory and method part comprises lectures, reading tasks and weekly assignments done individually or in groups. The design part consists of a spatial and service design project done in groups with tutoring meetings and a final presentation. Passing the course requires 80% attendance and submission of all assignments. Assessment is based on the assignments and the quality of the design project.

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  162 h: contact teaching 30 h, independent and group work 132 h.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language : English

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

  Enrollment :

  Min 5 students, Max 25 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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