Basic information of the minor
Code: ARTS3056
Extent: 15-25 ECTS
Language: English
Teacher in charge: adjunct professor Maarit Salolainen
Coordinator: Anne Rautanen
Target group: Aalto ARTS MA students - especially Contemporary Design MA-students and Interior Architecture MA-students, Craft Science students from University of Helsinki (JOO), Interior Architecture BA-students
Application procedure:
Application in spring.
Application instructions for Aalto University students
Students of other Finnish universities apply for the minor during the JOO application period in the JOOPAS system.
Student needs to include a portfolio as well as a letter of motivation to the application. In addition the approved personal study plan is required, showing how the minor is fitted in. The plan should be approved by the PSP tutor/professor. The plan should include the list of courses to be included in the minor. Selection criteria are earlier success in studies, motivation and possible earlier experience relating to the minor subject. The portfolio, motivation letter and study plan are to be attached to the application in eAge.
Additional information on the minor from the professor in charge as well as from the study coordinator
Quotas and restrictions: Max. 5 students annually
Prerequisites: Please see application procedure and quotas and restrictions.
Content and structure of the minor
Learning outcomes
Having completed the minor the students have an understanding of textile practices and textile design processes as well as tools and methods used in textile production technologies. The students are familiar with the properties of different textile fibres and materials. Through experimenting and hands-on assignments, the students have an understanding of artistic-led expression through textiles.
Content
The Minor provides basic understanding of the complex systems behind the topic of sustainability in the field of textiles as well as encourages a reflective and critical approach to textile design. The content of the minor can be modified based on student’s interest and is to be discussed in the beginning of the minor studies with the teacher responsible of the minor. The courses include lectures, tutoring and hands-on assignments such as designing coordinated sample collections as well as structure and material analysis.
Structure of the minor
The content of the minor studies 15-25 credits is subject to discussions with the professor responsible of the minor.
Core courses: | Student should take at least 3 of the following courses | credits | period |
Tekstiili- ja vaatetusmateriaalien perusteet / only in Finnish | 2 | I | |
MUO-E1046 or | Woven Fabrics Studio or Kudotut kankaat - materiaalit ja rakenne / only in Finnish | 4 | II |
MUO-E1041 or | Knits and Knitwear Studio or Neuleet ja Neulokset / only in Finnish | 3 4 | II |
MUO-E1042 or | Printed Fabrics Studio or Tekstiili- ja värjäysteknologia / only in Finnish | 3 4 | II I |
Texiles for Interiors and Architecture | 5 | IV | |
Elective courses: | The elective courses deepen the learning content | ||
Woven Fabrics Design | 4 | IV | |
MUO-E1037 | Advaned Woven Fabrics and Jaquard Workshop | 2-10 | III-V |
Advanced Knits and Knitwear Workshop | 2-10 | III-V | |
Pintasuunnittelu ja painokangas / only in Finnish | 6 | ||
Advanced Printed Fabrics Workshop | 2-10 | IV-V | |
MUO-E1048 | Experimental Textile Design | 3-10 | II |
Surface Design | 10 | III |