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

Specific learning outcomes are defined for each external collaboration project by the responsible teacher. External collaboration projects and relevant teaching aim to strengthen students' theoretical and practical skills through project-based work. 

Students will

- Assimilate multiple perspectives to deepen knowledge and promote critical thinking in a professional environment. 

- Learn and apply collaborative working skills towards project-based work.

- Gain hands-on experience in working with actors in their field of studies. 

Credits: 3 - 12

Schedule: 11.08.2025 - 15.08.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Niinimäki

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:

    This is a course with varying iterations, each with their own content.

    External collaborations are organised and led by Dept. of Art and Media faculty members and give students the opportunity to work collaboratively with external partners. 

    External Collaborations details can be found on MyCourses under each project section.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assessment criteria vary based on each project. See MyCourses for details in the relevant External Collaborations project section.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Study methods vary based on each project. See MyCourses for details in the relevant External Collaborations project section.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Study materials vary based on each project. See MyCourses for details in the relevant External Collaborations project section. 

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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

    Registration:

    Registration on 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