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MUO-E0103 - Introduction to Algorithmic Design, Lecture, 15.4.2025-22.5.2025

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 successful completion of the course, the student is able to: 

  • Use a suitable computational design environment such as Grasshopper to develop solutions for simple design tasks;
  • Recognize and apply opportunities for applying computational thinking and algorithmic approaches for design;
  • Continue learning suitable computational design approaches relevant to their objectives;
  • Learn good practices for the algorithmic definitions, such as documenting and organization of the visual code.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 15.04.2025 - 22.05.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Severi Uusitalo

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:

    This introductory course encourages the students to apply computational mode of thinking for their design problems, when applicable. It provides the initial skills and understanding in applying a suitable programme, such as Grasshopper, to solve some design problems and provide geometry or other design output. The course includes both practical exercises and homework, as well as visiting lecturers from the field of computational design, which provides inspiration for the participants. While the course involves 3D design exercises, the principles and learning content are applicable to many fields. The course will require individual learning efforts outside the lecture hours.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Active participation to the course and weekly assignments. 100% active attendance, of which 20% can be covered with additional assignment.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course includes lectures, assignments, and other learning activities.

    Overall course workload 3 ects = 81 h:

    • Contact teaching 18 h
    • Independent work, including tutoring 46 h
    • Reflection 16 h
    • Course evaluation 1 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The SW system and reading material for each instantiation of the course are informed in MyCourses.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

    Registaration in Sisu. Minimum number of students 5, maximum 20.

    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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