Code: ARTS3048
Extent: 25 ECTS
Language: English
Teachers in charge: Lily Díaz, Markku Reunanen, Rupesh Vyas
Target group: only masters level students
Application Procedure
Internal mobility: Application period for internal/Aalto mobility will be open only 15.-31.5. 2018 and 15-31.5.2019 in eAge. JOOPAS: Students from other Finnish universities apply during the JOOPAS application time in April 1-30 via https://haku.joopas.fi.
Needed attachments are a transcript of records and a motivation letter. In the letter the applicant describes his/her background and experience relating to the minor subject applied for as well as indicates his/her learning objectives. Experience in working with digital media is recommended.
Selection criteria: 1) educational background relating to the minor subject, 2) working experience or other experience relating to the minor subject, 3) feasible learning goals relating to the minor subject.
Quotas and restrictions: 3-8 available places, no quota.
Prerequisites: Please see application procedure and quotas and restrictions.
Content and structure of the minor
Learning outcomes
From a practical point of view, this thematic area seeks to develop competence in visualization as a key aspect of digital design, with the objective of developing visual literacy and using this skill in the creation of effective information and communication products. From a theoretical point of view, the aim is to provide an understanding of the context of visualization as one involving dynamic processes that are of a biological as well as of a social and cultural nature. The course’s focus is on the nature of these processes as well as the role of visualization within them.
Content
Visualization involves the manipulation of abstract elements, since in many instances its objective is to provide knowledge about phenomena whose essence is not visual, or about artifacts that do not yet exist. For example, a map of its stations does not really resemble a metro itself but rather, outlines the different parts of the system, their location, as well as the process of moving from one part to another. Visualization is closely related to the notion of communication in contemporary culture. The idea of the artist or the designer as an expert in visualization, pre-supposes acquiring familiarity with the iconographic systems of diverse visual cultures. From this point of view the designer works like the anthropologist; s/he becomes familiar with the visual artifacts of the audience s/he is supposed to design for.
Structure of the minor
These courses are obligatory in DVD minor subject studies:
DOM-E2100 Information Design I, 3cr
DOM-E5103 Topics in Visualization and Cultural Analytics, 3-6cr
DOM-E5126 Dynamic Visualization, 6-8cr
Student can collect the rest of the needed 25 ECTS credits from these courses:
DOM-E5108 From Data to Pixels, 3 cr
DOM-E5111 Interaction Design Course, 3-5cr
DOM-E5026 Dynamic Visualization Independent Studies, 3-6cr
DOM-E2102 Data Now, 3 cr
DOM-E5003 Systems of Representation, 3-6cr
DOM-E5025 3D User Interface Design, 3-6cr