LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course the students are able to:
- Create new materials based on creative ideas and various methods and preparation techniques (e.g. sustainable materials, advanced technology, science based raw materials, etc.).
- Make use of special materials and techniques as tools for new artistic ideas in costume design.
- Develop new aesthetics and perspectives to costume design inspired by special and/or sustainable materials and innovative techniques.
- Expand their artistic and research-oriented thinking through materiality.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 23.09.2024 - 11.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sofia Pantouvaki
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 enhances the exploration and creation of new materials through artistic processing methods, creative manufacturing technologies, sustainable and innovative raw materials. Students do tests, observe and reflect on how special materials and techniques open new perspectives in costume design. At the end of the course the students build an exhibition and/or present a portfolio and essay.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Students' development during the course, motivation, attendance and active participation in discussions, independent work and completion of assignments.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact teaching 65 hours, independent work 97 hours of total workload.
Attending the first day of the course is required.
At least 80% participation in contact teaching is mandatory to complete the course. If, due to absences, the student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined in the course description, the remaining 20% may have to be compensated as determined by the responsible teachers of the course. All absences must be reported to the teachers in charge. The responsible teachers of the course will specify the necessary compensating assignments.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Specific literature will be informed during the course.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 No teachingRegistration:
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 Maximum number of students 12, minimum 2.