Students: Aalto ARTS education portfolio to be renewed
Note: Information on these pages is subject to change as the renewal process progresses.
WHAT RENEWAL?
The new education portfolio of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture will take effect on 1 August 2022, after which time ARTS will have
Four new Bachelor´s Programmes with majors:
Four new Master´s Programmes with majors:
The following joint programmes between departments and universities continue after the renewal:
Master’s Programme in Creative Sustainability
Master’s Programme in International Design Business Management
Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning
Master's Programme in Animation
Master’s Programme in Nordic Visual Studies and Art Education
Re:Anima - European Joint Master Degree in Animation
Bachelor's Programme in Design
In practice no fields of education are discontinued. All current programmes and majors are organized in a new way by combining and dividing current programmes and majors into new reasonable size programmes. All current programmes and majors will continue either as programmes or majors in new programmes.
By decision of the president on 31 May 2021, the current Bachelor’s Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture as well as twelve master's degree programmes will be discontinued as of 31 July 2022. New programmes and majors will start from 1 August 2022.
There is a transitional period for the students who are currently studying in current programmes (see transitional period below).
CONTINUING STUDIES ACCORDING TO THE OLD DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
For the current students renewal means that they will have plenty of time to graduate from their current programmes during the transitional period after the new programmes are started on 1.8.2022. Studies can be completed by transitions and course substitutions.
However, students have the right to transfer and complete their degree in a new programme according to the transition path for it before the end of the transitional period (see below).
The course substitution table shows what studies student must complete if:
- studying in accordance with the old degree requirements
- studying in accordance with the new program degree requirements
TRANSFERRING TO THE NEW PROGRAMMES
The transfer to the new programmes applies to students who began their studies before 1 August 2022.
When will the transfer to the new programmes take place?
- Transfer to the new programmes (valid from 1.8.2022) can be applied already spring 2022 (at the latest 31 May). Transfer can also be applied later during transitional period.
- Transferring to a new programme is not recommended if a student is studying according to the old degree requirements and degree structure and will graduate during the 2022–23 academic year.
- If a students is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) or Bachelor of Science (Technology) in the spring term 2022 (before 31.7.2022), student may in the graduation stage submit an application on transferring to a new master’s programme that begins 1 August 2022.
- Students (studying with old degree requirements) who have not completed a degree will be transferred without separate application to study towards completion of their degree in accordance with the new degree requirements.
Planning studies in new programs
- Students can plan their studies in new program with Sisu study plan, even before transfer to the new programmes. New study plans in Sisu are available at the end of April.
- Students can get familiarised themselves with the renewed education portfolio in Into from the beginning of April and to course substitute tables later in Spring.
- If students need help with planning their studies, there will be clinics for a revised education portfolio. Invitations to clinics will be send to students by email.
TRANSFERRING OF THE STUDY RIGHT TO NEW MAJOR AND STUDY PROGRAMME
Transfer can be applied with form below. Once an application has been processed, a change in study right will be applied directly on to the information system Sisu. No other notice will be sent but study right transfer can be checked on Sisu.
Please return the completed form at the latest 18 August, 20 September, 20 October or 18 November (Autumn term 2022):
by email: [email protected] or
by mail to address: Aalto University, Registry, P.O. Box 11000, 00076 AALTO.
TRANSITION PATHS FROM THE OLD TO THE NEW PROGRAMMES AND MAJORS
Studying and completing studies when transferring to new programmes
- Students who transfer to a new programme in the middle of their studies must have the possibility to utilise their previously completed degree studies and modules as smoothly as possible.
- Students must try to apply all of their completed studies towards the new degree.
- Students who are transferring to a new programme will not be required to complete extra studies during the transitional period just for the sake of the transfer.
- The scope of required studies may differ as long as the learning outcomes of the degree and of the study modules are fulfilled.
WHY THE RENEWAL?
A goal of the renewal is to reduce the workload of students and staff, to promote students’ smooth progress through studies by providing a clear teaching portfolio, and to promote graduations within the target time of five (3 + 2) years.
Student associations and student representatives have been involved in the planning process in addition to programme directors and faculty.
The management model is also updated in the renewal, with Programme Committee's responsible for each combined bachelor's and master's programme, and with official student representation participating in the decision-making. https://www.ayy.fi/en/student-representatives
To get better acquainted with the background preparation and decision-making processes, see Education portfolio renewal for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture 2022 | Aalto University.
WHEN IT HAPPENS?
| BACHELORS: | Timetable (will be updated spring 2022) |
|---|---|
| A portfolio renewal letter for students | March 2022 |
| Info sessions for students | April-May 2022 |
| Information clinics for students | April-May 2022 |
| Deadline for an application to transfer in autumn term 2022 | 19.8., 20.9., 20.10. or 18.11. |
| New programmes valid from | 1.8.2022 |
| Transitional period begins | 1.8.2022 |
| Transitional period ends | 31.10.2024 |
| MASTERS: | Timetable (will be updated 2022): |
|---|---|
| A portfolio renewal letterfor students | March 2022 |
| Info sessions for students | April 2022 |
| Information clinics for students | April-May 2022 |
| Deadline for an application to transfer in spring 2022 | 31.5.2022 |
| New programmes valid from | 1.8.2022 |
| Transitional period begins | 1.8.2022 |
| Transitional period ends | 31.10.2023 |
TRANSITIONAL PERIOD
The transitional period is the period when:
- Students who began their studies after 31 July 2022 are studying in the new programmes;
- and students who began their studies before 1 August 2022 may still complete their degrees according to the old degree requirements and degree structures in the programmes that are to be discontinued.
Students have the right to transfer and complete a degree in a new programme in accordance with the transition path for it before the end of the transitional period.
Students who have neither completed a degree nor applied to transfer to a new programme by the end of the transitional period will be transferred without separate application to study towards completion of their degree in accordance with the new degree requirements.
WHERE TO GET HELP AND MORE INFORMATION?
Please, contact Student Services: [email protected]