Topic outline

  • Responsible Teacher: 

    Dr. Lily Diaz-Kommonen (lily.diaz@aalto.fi)

    Date and Location:

    Monday 6.2.2023; 9:15-12:00 (Väre - Q202)

    Monday 13.2.2023; 9:15-12:00 (Väre - Q202)

    Monday 27.2.-27.3.2023; 9:15-12:00 (Väre - Q202)


    Topics: There is a total of seven (7) sessions.

    1. Why research? (6/2/2023)

    2. What is a research plan? (13/2/2023)

    3. Five major facets in new media. (27/2/2023)

    4. What is an ontology? (6/3/20223)

    5. Human-centered design research methods 1 (13/3/20223)

    6. Human-centered design research methods 2 (20/3/2023)

    7. Final presentation of work done. (27/3/2023)

    Activities in the class

    1. Learning Diary - Continue your Learning Diary.

    2. Making a research plan: Taking the first steps by doing the abstract.

    3. Writing and reviewing your plan: Following a template to create an outline and filling up that outline.

    4. Doing peer-review on a plan: Giving feedback to your colleagues.

    5. Review of qualitative human-centred design methods.

    6. Completing your research poster.

    7. Reading and discussing about art and design.


    Related information

    1. Information and guidelines for completion of MA Thesis.

    2. General information about graduation.



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      Here are the slides from all the presentations in the New Media and Sound Design module

    • Assignment icon
      Learning Diary Assignment

      You should upload your Learning Diaries using the following naming scheme: Lastname_firstname_dateofsession.pdf

      You can continue to use this space to upload your Learning Diaries until 31 March midnight.

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      Abstract and preliminary research plan Assignment
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