ARTX-C1013 - Thematic Studio II, Lecture, 10.1.2023-20.4.2023
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Topic outline
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Thematic Studio II spring schedule and materials are found below. The topic for this year is Safety and Security in the Digital Domain. The course is organized as follows:
Period III
Week 1
Tue 10.01. 09.15–17.00 Y307a - Kickoff, group formation
Wed 11.01. 11.00–17.00 A1-A123 - Group mingling, guest lecture by Laura EuroWeek 2
Tue 17.01. 09.15–17.00 U9-U271 - Final group formation, benchmarking lecture and group work
Wed 18.01. 10.00–17.00 A1-A123 - Guest lectures, Guest lecture by Waltteri Jokela and another by Antti HietaniemiWeek 3
Tue 24.01. 09.15–17.00 Online (Zoom) - Tutoring for benchmarking report, finalizing report (you can use U271 for your groupwork if needed)
Wed 25.01. - Benchmarking report DL
Thu 26.01. 09.15–12.00 U9-U271 - Ideation lecture and workshop exerciseWeek 4
Tue 31.01. 09.15–17.00 Online (Zoom) - Tutoring for idea presentations 9–12, independent work otherwise
Thu 02.02. 09.15–12.00 U9-U271 - Idea presentationsWeek 5
Tue 07.02. 09.15–17.00 Online (Zoom, not U271) - Diffusion lecture and group work
Thu 09.02. 09.15–12.00 Online (Zoom) - Tutoring for diffusion essayWeek 6
Tue 14.02. 09.15–17.00 U9-U271 - Instructions for Mid-project presentations, group work
Wed 15.02. 13.15–17.00 A1-A123 - TS1 Mid-project presentations, TS2 as opponents.
Thu 16.02. 09.15–12.00 Online (Zoom) - Tutoring for mid-project presentationsWeek 7 - MID-PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Wed 22.02. 09.30–14.30 A1-A123 - Presentations with TS1 students as opponents
Fri 24.02. - Diffusion report DLPeriod IV
Week 8
Mon 27.02. 13.15–15.00 Independent work, no meeting
Thu 02.03. 09.15–17.00 Online (Zoom) - Project work tutoringWeek 9
Mon 06.03. 13.15–15.00 A2-A215 - Scenarios lecture
Thu 09.03. 09.15–17.00 Online (Zoom) - Project work tutoringWeek 10
Mon 13.03. 13.15–15.00 (A2-A215) - Independent work
Thu 16.03. 09.15–17.00 Online (Zoom) - Project work tutoringWeek 11
Mon 20.03. 13.15–15.00 (A2-A215) - Independent work
Thu 23.03. 09.15–17.00 Online (Zoom) - Project work tutoringWeek 12
Mon 27.03. 13.15–15.00 A2-A215 - Evaluation tutorial and tips
Thu 30.03. 09.15–17.00 Online (Zoom) - Project work tutoringWeek 13
Mon 03.04. 13.15–15.00 A2-A215 - Testing day with TS1
Thu 06.04. Easter Holiday – no teachingWeek 14
Mon 10.04. Easter Holiday – no teaching
Thu 13.04. 09.15–17.00 Online (Zoom) - Tutoring in the morning, Info on final presentation & report in the afternoon.Week 15 - FINAL PRESENTATIONS
Wed 19.04. 13.15–16.15 TS1 opponent duty
@ Väre, R028/010 K Corridor (in front of 3D print) & R028/Q019 Kipsari LobbyThu 20.04. 09.45–15.00 TS2 final presentations
@ Otakaari 5, Jeti-A208dMon 08.05. - Final report DL
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You can find additional reading materials and uploaded lecture slides here.
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Groups URL
Groups are formed and listed here.
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Assignments and grading criteria are found here.
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Booking timeslots (Excel) URL
Use this spreadsheet to book timeslots for presentations and tutoring.
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Videocall link (Zoom) URL
This is the Zoom call for remote lectures and tutoring sessions.
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File sharing (Onedrive) URL
You can share large files through here.
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Recordings of presentations (Panopto) URL
Here are the recordings from the mid-project and final presentations in Panopto.
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Safety and security in the digital domain
- Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Erätauko (Timeout) – a method and foundation supporting constructive online dialogue
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European privacy and security law
- Information security at Aalto University (guidelines) and Secure Systems Group (research group)
- International Journal of Communication – academic research on communication, online behavior and related issues
- Journal of Cybersecurity – academic research articles
- The Hacker News
- Media Education – material for parents by MLL (Mannerheim League for Child Welfare)
Scenarios
- What is a scenario?
- John M. Carroll: Five Reasons for Scenario-Based Design
Benchmarking
- Robert Camp: A Bible for Benchmarking, from Xerox
Systems thinking
Donella H. Meadows: Thinking in Systems: A Primer (2008):
Optional reading:
Diffusion and domestication
- Everett M. Rogers: Diffusion of Innovations
- Petri Saarikoski & Markku Reunanen: Great Northern Machine Wars: Rivalry Between User Groups in Finland
Group project work & communication
Great teamwork guide from the Aalto Thesis team, applicable for all collaborative work:
https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-thesis/teamwork-aalto-thesis-student-guideSimilar project work guide from the Aalto Thesis team:
https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-thesis/project-work-aalto-thesis-student-guideGuidebook: Communication in the Real World (University of Minnesota 2016), especially chapters:
- Chapter 13: Small Group Communication (press right arrow to advance)
- Chapter 14: Leadership, Roles, and Problem Solving in Groups.
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To pass the course, students need to complete the given assignments (see below), actively participate in class – 80% attendance is required, create a concept and an early prototype, and document their progress in a report. In the project phase the groups keep a diary of the tutoring meetings where they present their progress to the tutors. Grades will be based on the successful completion of the steps, the quality of the report and other written assignments, and the design outcome. More detailed requirements for each milestone are provided below.
We definitely encourage you to submit the assignments in time, so after the deadline each day will earn you a minus point for the grade of the particular deliverable. If there is a force majeure contact us in advance and not after the deadline.
Benchmarking report (DL 25.1.)
- A report documenting 5–6 cases you analyzed
- Start with a one-paragraph "executive summary" – just call it Summary
- Use screenshots and photos (where applicable) to illustrate the discussion
- Recommended maximum length: six A4 pages
- Graded 0–5 based on the quality of writing, structure, choice and analysis of the cases, argumentation, and results that support the following stages
- Submitted as a PDF through MyCourses, see below
- Deadline: January 25 at 23:59
Idea presentation (DL 2.2.)
- A presentation about your project idea to other groups: what is it, why would it be worth pursuing?
- Maximum duration: 10 minutes + 10 for discussion (rehearse the timings!)
- Graded 0–5 based on the quality of presentation, insight, relevance of the topic, argumentation that supports the idea, use of examples, and structure. Do not go into overtime.
- Deadline: February 2
- Submit your slides below so that we can check them again
Diffusion essay (DL 24.2.)
- A reflective essay on the diffusion of an innovation that relates to your project
- Choose the exact topic yourself – confirm with us first
- Discuss at least the topics of (see the slides):
- Innovation-decision process
- Perceived attributes of innovations
- Adopter groups
- If some part of the theory doesn't apply, you can say that too
- Maximum length: four A4 pages
- Graded 0–5 based on the quality of writing, reflection, structure and use of theory. Remember to cover all the three topics mentioned above.
- Submitted as a PDF through MyCourses, see below
- Deadline: February 24 at 23:59 (moved from Feb 15)
Mid-project presentation (DL 22.2.)
- Presentation on your groupwork idea
- Maximum duration: 20 minutes + 10 for discussion (rehearse the timings!)
- What is your project all about? Why is it important? How do you pursue your goals? What is the expected outcome? Who is your target audience?
- You can use material from the idea presentation, diffusion essay and benchmarking
- Graded 0–5 based on the quality of presentation, use of examples, viability of the proposal, argumentation, and structure. Do not go into overtime.
- Deadline: February 22
Final presentation (DL 20.4.)
- Presentation of the final work you did, be it a prototype, well-developed concept or something else
- Maximum duration: 20 minutes + 10 for discussion (rehearse the timings!)
- Focus on your process and progress, present concrete steps and outcomes
- Dare to show dead ends and discarded ideas too
- Graded 0–10 based on the quality of presentation, structure, outcome of the project (quality, extent, relevance), and discussion of your design process. Again, do not go into overtime.
- Deadline: April 20
Final report (DL 8.5.)
- Recommended length: 10–12 A4 pages
- Include in the report at least a description of your concept, your progress, the outcome, testing results, your own reflection on the shortcomings and merits of the project, and future development ideas
- Again, start with a one-paragraph summary that crystallizes your concept, main findings and next steps
- Use visual material such as mockups, sketches and screenshots
- Graded 0–10 based on the quality of writing, structure, documentation of your progress, argumentation, and in particular reflection – honest assessment of the merits and shortcomings of your work
- Deadline: May 8
Grading
- 20–23: 1 (passable)
- 24–27: 2 (satisfactory)
- 28–31: 3 (good)
- 32–35: 4 (very good)
- 36–40: 5 (excellent)
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Groups, their members and topics
Group 1
Members: Sasha, Leo, Mariam, Satu, Lilo
Topic: Digital literacyGroup 2
Members: Marta, Inga, Elisabeth, Margo
Topic: Providing security for individuals in urban areasGroup 3
Members: Hitomi, Soyoung, Katarina
Topic: Sensorial experience for emotional safetyGroup 4
Members: Mathilda, Nicole "Nici", Owein, Yuzu
Topic: Harassment prevention through digital servicesGroup 5
Members: Michelle, Harim, Wen, Jessica, Vilis
Topic: Helping hand for seniorsGroup 6
Members: Tiina, Emilie, Saara, Natasa
Topic: The future of digital immortality