ARTX-C1024 - Translating Design, Lecture, 22.10.2024-13.12.2024

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

After the course, students are able to:

  • Recognize the discussion on design plurality;​
  • Actualize specific design outcomes with personal reflections on culture;
  • Document reflective process of design outcomes; and
  • Communicate relevant aspects in design outcomes where sensitive translations of culture were needed.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

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:

    Designers are immensely facing multiculturalism in the contexts of work and life. Through globally connected yet localized lifestyles, (in)direct encounters of new cultures have increased. Thus, experiences for careful translations of design is needed. This elective course Translating Design offers an opportunity to engage in the question collectively: "How might designers deal with different cultures while being sensitive to their practice?"

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Grade is based on the final documentation on the criteria of (1) artefacts, (2) reflection/documentation, and (3) communication.

    All assignments need to be submitted and passed. 80% minimum attendance policy.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Total workload: 162 h

    Contact teaching: 41-68 h (lectures: 41 h, optional tutorials: 27 h)

    Independent study: 66 h

    Time to think: 27 h

    Giving course feedback: 1 hour

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Compulsory:

    Chun, N. 2022. “Centring Relationships More Than Things and Humans: Translating Design Through the Culture of the Far East.” In Artistic Cartography and Design Exploration Toward the Pluriverse.

    Van Boeijen, A. and Zijlstra, Y. 2020. Culture Sensitive Design: A Guide to Culture in Practice. Chapter 1.

    Optional:

    Abdulla D., Ansari A., Canli E. et al. 2019. ”The Decolonising Design Manifesto.” Journal of Future Studies 23: 129–132. https://doi.org/10.6531/JFS.201903_23(3).0012

    Julier, G. 2015. The Culture of Design. Chapter 1.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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

    Registration:

    Bachelor's students in Aalto ARTS (2nd year and more).

    Priority is given to students in Bachelor's Programme in Design (English).

    Minimum: 10 students / Maximum: 20 students.

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