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Aalto Math and Arts (minor)
Basic information
Code:
ARTS3097
Extent:
18–26
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026–2028
2024–2026
2022–2024
Previous curricula
Level:
Other studies
Language of learning:
English
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Tiina Pusa
Administrative contact:
Virva Sointu
studentservices@aalto.fi
Organising department:
Department of Art and Media
Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
Organiser:
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
School of Science
Prerequisites:
No prerequisities
Quotas and restrictions:
No quotas or restrictions. Target group for the minor is 3rd year Bachelor students and 2nd year Master students from all schools of Aalto University.
Application process:
No separate application procedure
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Description of the minor
The Aalto Math and Arts Minor is designed for students from all schools of Aalto in all levels of education. This systematic approach to engage mathematics and arts is open to students from the other universities in Finland as well. Especially art educators and students from teacher education are highly encouraged to take these courses. School teachers are also welcome to update their skills and find new concrete multidisciplinary ideas for their daily work.
Courses can be taken independently, but either (or both) of the 5 ECTS courses below are recommended to be finished before MS‐E1000. It is also possible to complete additional independent studies if needed. Contact Kirsi Peltonen in case you are interested in them.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will learn to find connections between mathematics and art and architecture. Real mathematics will be revealed through patterns, symmetries, structures, shapes and beauty in such a way that will enable the student to view our environment from a new perspective. By the end of the course, the students will be able to distinguish aspects from their own fields which can be presented, considered and developed using the language of modern mathematics.
During the course students will learn to understand some of the spatial constraints governing visual making, how they relate to each other, and what are the geometric and topological concepts used to refer to them. The students will learn how to represent structures and spaces in interesting and effective means.
They will also learn to recognize and contextualize various geometric and topological phenomena, talk about them using appropriate vocabulary, solve spatial problems arising from their own practice, and know where to find further information about them. Dealing with the properties of polygons, meshes, solids and their projections, many contents of the course are perfect for application in digital technologies such as programming, CAD and 3D printing.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS-C1001 | Shapes in Action | 5 | EN |
| MS-E1000 | Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors: Mathematics Meets Art and Architecture | 5-15 | EN |
| AXM-E0411 | Spatial Structures | 6 | EN |
Previous curricula
Code: ARTS3097
Extent: 18–27 ECTS
Curriculum: 2024–2026 2022–2024 2020–2022
Level: Other studies
Language of learning: English
Theme: Art and design knowledge building Mathematics and research methods
Target group: All Aalto students
Teacher in charge: Anniina Suominen
Administrative contact: Virva Sointu studentservices@aalto.fi
Organising department: Department of Art and Media Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
School: School of Arts, Design and Architecture School of Science
Prerequisites: No prerequisities
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas or restrictions. Target group for the minor is 3rd year Bachelor students and 2nd year Master students from all schools of Aalto University.
Application process: No separate application procedure
The Aalto Math and Arts Minor is designed for students from all schools of Aalto in all levels of education. This systematic approach to engage mathematics and arts is open to students from the other universities in Finland as well. Especially art educators and students from teacher education are highly encouraged to take these courses. School teachers are also welcome to update their skills and find new concrete multidisciplinary ideas for their daily work.
Courses can be taken independently, but either (or both) of the 5 ECTS courses below are recommended to be finished before MS‐E1000. It is also possible to complete additional independent studies if needed. Contact Kirsi Peltonen in case you are interested in them.
Intended learning outcomes:
Students will learn to find connections between mathematics and art and architecture. Real mathematics will be revealed through patterns, symmetries, structures, shapes and beauty in such a way that will enable the student to view our environment from a new perspective. By the end of the course, the students will be able to distinguish aspects from their own fields which can be presented, considered and developed using the language of modern mathematics.
During the course students will learn to understand some of the spatial constraints governing visual making, how they relate to each other, and what are the geometric and topological concepts used to refer to them. The students will learn how to represent structures and spaces in interesting and effective means.
They will also learn to recognize and contextualize various geometric and topological phenomena, talk about them using appropriate vocabulary, solve spatial problems arising from their own practice, and know where to find further information about them. Dealing with the properties of polygons, meshes, solids and their projections, many contents of the course are perfect for application in digital technologies such as programming, CAD and 3D printing.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| MS-C1001 | Shapes in Action | 5 |
| MS-E1000 | Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors: Mathematics Meets Art and Architecture | 5-15 |
| AXM-E0411 | Spatial Structures | 6 |
(Check the minimum scope of the minor studies in your own program.)
Basic information
Name: Aalto Math and Arts (minor)
Code: ARTS3097
Extent: 18–27 ECTS
Curriculum: 2022–2024
Level: Bachelor Masters
Language of learning: English
Theme: Art and design knowledge building Mathematics and research methods
Teacher in charge: Anniina Suominen
Administrative contact: -
Organising department: Department of Art and Media Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
Target group: All Aalto students
Prerequisites: No prerequisities
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas or restrictions
Application process: No separate application procedure
Content and structure of the minor
The Aalto Math and Arts Minor is designed for students from all schools of Aalto in all levels of education. This systematic approach to engage mathematics and arts is open to students from the other universities in Finland as well. Especially art educators and students from teacher education are highly encouraged to take these courses. School teachers are also welcome to update their skills and find new concrete multidisciplinary ideas for their daily work. Courses can be taken independently, but either (or both) of the 5 ECTS courses below are recommended to be finished before MS-E1000. It is also possible to complete additional independent studies if needed. Contact Kirsi Peltonen in case you are interested in them.
Learning outcomes: Students will learn to find connections between mathematics and art and architecture. Real mathematics will be revealed through patterns, symmetries, structures, shapes and beauty in such a way that will enable the student to view our environment from a new perspective. By the end of the course, the students will be able to distinguish aspects from their own fields which can be presented, considered and developed using the language of modern mathematics.
During the course students will learn to understand some of the spatial constraints governing visual making, how they relate to each other, and what are the geometric and topological concepts used to refer to them. The students will learn how to represent structures and spaces in interesting and effective means. They will also learn to recognize and contextualize various geometric and topological phenomena, talk about them using appropriate vocabulary, solve spatial problems arising from their own practice, and know where to find further information about them. Dealing with the properties of polygons, meshes, solids and their projections, many contents of the course are perfect for application in digital technologies such as programming, CAD and 3D printing.
Courses and timing:
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS-C1001 | Shapes in Action | 5 | period I, 2022-2023 |
| MS-E1000 | Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors: Mathematics Meets Art and Architecture | 5-15 | periods III-V, 2022-2023 |
| AXM-E0411 | Spatial Structures | 6 | periods I-II, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 |
(Check the minimum scope of the minor studies in your own program.)
Basic information of the minor
Code: ARTS3097
Extent: 15-25 ECTS
Language: English
Level: Bachelor, master and doctoral
Organizing department: Taiteen laitos / ARTS ja Matematiikan ja systeemianalyysin laitos / SCI
Teacher in charge: professor Martti Raevaara
Administrative contact:
Target group: All Aalto students
Application process: No separate application procedure
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas or restrictions
Prerequisites: No prerequisities
The Aalto Math and Arts Minor is designed for students from all schools of Aalto in all levels of education. This systematic approach to engage mathematics and arts is open to students from the other universities in Finland as well. Especially art educators and students from teacher education are highly encouraged to take these courses. School teachers are also welcome to update their skills and find new concrete multidisciplinary ideas for their daily work. Courses can be taken independently, but either (or both) of the 5 ECTS courses below are recommended to be finished before MS-E1000. It is also possible to complete additional independent studies if needed. Contact Kirsi Peltonen in case you are interested in them. Learning outcomes: Students will learn to find connections between mathematics and art and architecture. Real mathematics will be revealed through patterns, symmetries, structures, shapes and beauty in such a way that will enable the student to view our environment from a new perspective. By the end of the course, the students will be able to distinguish aspects from their own fields which can be presented, considered and developed using the language of modern mathematics.
Courses and timing:
2020 Fall:
MS-C1001 Shapes in Action, 5 ECTS – period I, every other year
UWAS-C0014 Spatial Structures, 5 ECTS – period II
2021 Spring:
MS-E1000 Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors: Mathematics meets Art and Architecture, 10-15 ECTS - periods III-V, every other year
Fall 2021:
UWAS-C0014 Spatial Structures, 5 ECTS - periods I & II (The UWAS course can only be taken once and has two alternative implementations, one in fall 2020 and one in fall 2021)
(Check the minimum scope of the minor studies in your own program.)