Minors

Digital Models and Artefacts (minor)

Code:

ARTS3070

Extent:

18–21 ECTS

Curriculum:

2024–2026
2022–2024

Level:

Intermediate studies

Language of learning:

English
Finnish

Theme:

Art and design knowledge building

Target group:

All Aalto students

Teacher in charge:

Anssi Ahonen

Administrative contact:

Hanne Christensen
studentservices@aalto.fi

Organising department:

Department of Design

School:

School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Prerequisites:

No


Quotas and restrictions:

10 students

Application process:

Spring application period.

Application instructions for Aalto University students

Application documents: Application, Approved PSP, Study records, Motivation letter, Portfolio containing previous examples where digital design tools like CAD, 3D printing etc. have been utilised.

About the minor

Target group: Department of Design Bachelor students, Aalto students.

Description of the minor

In the Minor the student can specialize in digital design and strengthen their competences as well as learn new tools and processes. Topics include algorithmic design, programming, advanced surface modeling and digital sculpting. Training aims at the student achieving a more in-depth understanding of digital description and definition of the object to be designed, whether physical product or immaterial work.

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the minor, the student

  1. is familiar with a rich variety of computer aided design methods from surface and solid modeling to algorithmic design and digital sculpting,
  2. is able to systematically define, model and evaluate CAD models,
  3. knows how to utilise parametric design and programming tools in their design projects, and
  4. is able to use digital design versatilely in their creative work.

Content description

The student selects courses from the list so that the sum of credits is 18 or 21 credits. Some of the courses are organised by Master’s programme in Design. Courses from other universities can be included in the Minor (for example The Elements of AI course arranged by University of Helsinki), as well as independent projects.

Content

Code Course name ECTS credits Period
Select courses from the list so that the sum of credits is 18 or 21 credits  
MUO-E5047 Parametric CAD 3 II
MUO-C0122 Advanced Surfacing and Digital Sculpting 6 IV
MUO-C3042 Programming for Designers 3 II
MUO-E0103 Introduction to Algorithmic Design 3 V
MUO-C0120 Student's Independent Project 6 I-V
MUO-C1077 Digital Fashion Design 6 II
MUO-C0142 Product Photography and Post Processing 3 V
MUO-C3043 Design for CNC and 2D Cutting 3 II

You can find course descriptions in Sisu. In your study plan, choose the course and click the course code or search courses by code or name. Learning environments are found in MyCourses through search or after registration in "My own courses".

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