AXM-E0101 - Workshop Period 1, Visual Programming, 14.10.2024-18.10.2024

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

Course has varying content and the learning outcomes are specified for each study event and align with programme outcomes. Please see MyCourses page for more detailed information.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 14.10.2024 - 18.10.2024

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: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course has varying contents that may change annually. Different workshops/study events are organized by majors of Art & Media. 

    This Art&Media Programme course is an intensive workshop offered during week 7 of period 1. Several version of this workshop may be offered and students should be careful in choosing the specific workshop identified in their personal study plans.

  • applies in this implementation

    Targeted for artists, designers, and creative technologists, this one-week workshop course introduces you to the fundamentals of node-based programming to build dynamic visuals and interactive experiences without traditional coding. Through lectures, screenings, hands-on projects and guided instruction, you’ll learn to generate real-time graphics, manipulate data inputs, and craft interactive audio-visual experiences.

    The main tool used in the workshop is TouchDesigner. Previous experience with the software is not required, but please see other prerequisites.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in teaching, completed assignments.

    Minimum 80% attendance.

    See MyCourses for more detailed information on evaluations methods and criteria.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    3 ECTS ≈ 81h

    Participation in an intensive workshop or short course. The hourly amount of contact teaching and independent work is defined separately for each offered workshop. See MyCourses for detailed information.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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

    Registration:

    Minimum amount of participants 8
    Maximum amount of participants varies according to the implementation of the course. 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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