ARTX-C1023 - Introduction to Research in Design and Media, Lecture, 2.9.2024-2.12.2024

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

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  • recognize important streams of design and media research.
  • familiarize the foundation of research-oriented design project.
  • plan a smaller research-oriented design project under supervision.
  • prepare their thesis plan.

Credits: 4

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 02.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Namkyu Chun

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 prepares students for their BA thesis by introducing them to the foundation of research. The relevant topics for design and media research are reflected and recognized while preparing a literature review and research plan for their thesis. 

    The course is organized around a series of lectures, in-class exercises and take-home assignments through which students articulate the research interests for their thesis and situate it in relation to existing research in the area. 

    Read more from the Bachelor's Thesis Guidelines: https://www.aalto.fi/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/2023-08/ARTS%20Bachelors%20thesis%20guidelines.pdf

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The final grade for the course is based the quality of the thesis plan that is developed throughout the course as well as assignments supporting their realisation.

    Students must attend and display active participation in at least 80% of the contact sessions for the course. Participation in the introduction lecture, mid and final presentations is mandatory.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The total workload for the course amounts to 108 hours (I ECTS credits = 27 hours).

    • Contact teaching 38 hours
    • Mid and final presentations 8 hours
    • Individual and group work 50 hours
    • Personal reflection 11 hours
    • Giving course feedback 1 hour

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching materials are indicated and provided weekly, including a list of core readings.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

    Registration:

    Open only for students in English-medium BA programme in Design. The course has 42 study places. Min 15 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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