ARTS Orientation Exchange Students January 2020 Orientation Program

ARTS Orientation Exchange Students / January 2020

Orientation Program Thursday, 2 January 13. 00 Welcome to Aalto, Arrival Information Anna-Kaisa Antinoja, Coordinator for International Affairs Subst. Mari Kekola 13. 30 Aalto Code of Conduct Mari Kekola, Planning Officer and Team leader in Learning Services 13. 45 Study Information Anna-Kaisa Antinoja, Coordinator for International Affairs Subst. Susanna Koistinen, Planning Officer 14. 15 Centre for General Studies Yo. Yo Mari Kekola, Planning Officer 14. 30 University Wide Arts Studies UWAS Mari Kekola, Planning Officer > Possibility to enroll and register for the courses

Arrival Information Anna-Kaisa Antinoja / Coordinator for International Affairs

Residence permit? Apartment? New culture? Welcome to Finland Tervetuloa Suomeen Strange language?

After arrival in Aalto ARTS Enrollment in Väre lobby on Thu 10 -13 and on Fri 9 -10 Check that you have enrolled and received/activated: - Certificate of student status - Agreement concerning the Access Rights - Aalto IT account • IT Service desk, room R 101, Mon-Fri 8: 30 -15: 45 - Discount card for campus restaurants (Kela) - HSL discount document (public transport) - your own arrival documents to be signed?

After arrival in Aalto ARTS Remember to register: - Finnish Immigration Office or - Local Register Office (to receive a Finnish ID-number) - Course registration in Web. Ood (oodi. aalto. fi) - Aalto email (mail. aalto. fi) - Register your HSL card for getting access in Väre building (idcard. aalto. fi) - Meetings with study coordinators and/or teaching staff

Registering the Right of Residence Non-EU/EEA citizens • • • If you stay for more than 3 months you need a residence permit Staying less than 90 days you might need a visa In case of further questions: please contact migri@migri. fi OR visit Immigration Service point: Käenkuja 3 A, 00500 Helsinki, Open: Monday – Friday, 8. 00 -16. 15. EU/EEA citizens • • You do not need a residence permit You need to register your stay, if you are staying for more than 90 days (Finnish Immigration Service, enterfinland. fi and a personal visit)

Citizens of Nordic Countries • Apply for a Finnish personal identity code (not mandatory, but needed for a student card, municipal library card and opening a bank account) Notify local register office about moving in Finland (for more than 3 months) • • Helsinki Local Register Office (Maistraatti) Address: Lintulahdenkuja 2, tel. +358 29 553 6300 Open: monday - friday 09: 00 - 12 international. uusimaa@maistraatti. fi • Remember to inform us about your Finnish personal identity code studentservices@aalto. fi

Registering the Aalto email • Web. Mail (mail. aalto. fi) is the Aalto email service. You can access your Aalto mail when you have activated the Aalto IT account • Your Aalto email is the first point of contact between you and the university, so it is crucial to read it regularly. You can, however, forward the emails sent to your Aalto email to another mailbox if you wish.

After arrival in Aalto ARTS Remember to register your HSL card for getting access in Väre building https: //idcard. aalto. fi HSL card may be used for printing and scanning as well.

Aalto – Learning Services LES Students Service Desk Starting Point: Official documents (student status, transcript of records) Otakaari 1, room Y 199 a Check the opening times in into. aalto. fi ARTS Exchange Coordinator: Anna-Kaisa Antinoja Väre building, M 311 in-exchange-arts@aalto. fi +358 50 467 2734 Book a meeting: https: //bit. ly/2 BV 28 l. R Study Coordinator / Planning Officer: Contact information at into. aalto. fi

Starting Point of Wellbeing • Advice and guidance on services related to wellbeing • On weekdays 9 -15 • Room Y 199 c, Otakaari 1 Drop in to find out more about the services of the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS), the Aalto study psychologists, the Aalto chaplains, Uni. Sport and the student union AYY! bit. ly/wellbeing. Aalto

Code of Conduct Mari Kekola / Team leader in Learning Services

Aalto University Code of Conduct Orientation sessions 2020 Mari Kekola

Aalto University Code of Conduct In activities related to learning or working at Aalto or representing Aalto, the members of the Aalto community agree to: • act honestly and with integrity • respect others regardless of their background • foster open discourse and free exchange of ideas • build mutual trust, and • actively care for the safety and well-being of themselves and others. 17. 9. 2020 15

Aalto University Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct summarises the principles and policies of fair play and integrity that govern the activities of the Aalto University community: • equality • impartiality • mutual trust Our goal is to make everyone feel accepted and valued as they are and recognised as full members of the Aalto community.

Aalto University Code of Conduct • All members of the community have a responsibility for the atmosphere and well-being of the studying community. • If you experience harassment or inappropriate treatment, take the matter further and ask for support: help is available, and Aalto has clear and uniform practices in place for dealing with harassment and inappropriate treatment. 17. 9. 2020 17

Harassment and misconduct • Aalto University expects its staff and students to conduct themselves appropriately and respect others. • Aalto University does not approve of any misconduct, bullying or sexual harassment. If you encounter any type of harassment or misconduct, you should start by: 1. Raising the issue with the person involved, telling them that their conduct is inappropriate and must stop immediately 2. Writing down what happened, when, and who witnessed it. 17. 9. 2020 18

Whom should I contact? Even if you had not raised the issue with the person involved, you can take the matter further in confidence. Contact the school manager of academic affairs: Iiris Kauppila In incidents occurring during a course, contact the teacher-incharge. • The teacher-in-charge may ask the school manager of academic affairs for advice. You can also contact the harassment contact person of AYY. 17. 9. 2020 19

What constitutes inappropriate treatment? • Violation of commonly understood principles of good practice, or inappropriate or disturbing behaviour • Causing offence by word, attitude or actions • Sexual harassment, which may be physical or verbal. Innuendo, facial expressions and gestures, nude photographs and coarse language may be just as offensive as unwanted physical contact. Read more on Into: https: //into. aalto. fi/display/enopisk/Support+in+cases+of+harassment 17. 9. 2020 20

Tasks for students 17. 9. 2020 21

Engagement activity During the orientation week, you meet/have met a lot of new people who come from a variety of backgrounds, cities, and countries, and all have different personalities and views of the world. What they have in common is that they are all Aalto students. What can you learn from this multifaceted community? How can you be as open as possible towards everything that is new? 17. 9. 2020 22

Task 1 How do you react if a photo of a fellow student passed out at a party is being shared on Facebook/Instagram? Do you think it’s okay? Additional food for thought: What kinds of photos are appropriate for sharing? Who do you need permission from to share a photo? 17. 9. 2020 23

Task 3 How do you react if you see that a fellow student is always alone at student events and no one talks to him or her? 17. 9. 2020 24

Task 5 How do you react when you hear students making jokes about another student at a party? 17. 9. 2020 25

Task 6 What can you do if you see a teacher/member of staff treating a student inappropriately and the student concerned does not want to take the matter further? 17. 9. 2020 26

Studying at Aalto Susanna Koistinen

Six dynamic schools School of Arts, Design and Architecture architecture; art; design; media; film, television and scenography School of Business accounting; economics; finance; management studies; marketing; information and service management School of Chemical Engineering bioproducts and biosystems; chemistry and materials science; chemical and metallurgical engineering School of Electrical Engineering communications and networking; electronics and nanoengineering; electrical engineering and automation; signal processing and acoustics School of Engineering built environment; civil engineering; mechanical engineering School of Science applied physics; computer science; industrial engineering and management; mathematics and systems analysis; neuroscience and biomedical engineering

Study Coordinators / Aalto ARTS Department of Architecture: Sanna Tekonen Urban Studies and Planning (USP): Tuula Jääskeläinen Interior Architecture: Meri Karjalainen Landscape Architecture: Niina Tikkanen Department of Design BA programme (in Finnish): Kristiina Tengvall Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design: Mari Partanen Collaborative and Industrial Design (Co. ID): Meri Arnala Contemporary Design: Mervi Palva Department of Art Education: Viivi Poutiainen Visual Cultures, Curating and Contemporary Art (Vi. CCA): Anne Rautanen Department of Media New Media: Anna Arsniva Photography: Susanna Koistinen (until 31. 1. 2019) Visual Communication Design: Susanna Koistinen (until 31. 1. 2019) Department of Film, Television and Scenography MA majors in Design for Theatre, Film and TV: Tuuli Asunmaa

Planning your studies • You are asked to plan and report your studies with: - Learning Agreement (Erasmus) - Study Plan (bilateral, Asia exchange, etc. ) • The Study Coordinator (or Planning Officer) of the programme will guide you with practical questions related to studies, schedules and choosing courses • Study Coordinators sign your Learning Agreements • Degree programmes have tutoring teachers who guide you with academic questions • Please visit your Study Coordinator for more information and/or take part in the possible joint session of your programme!

Choosing Courses • You should mainly choose courses from the programme you have been selected to (check the Into site of your programme) • You can also choose • courses from Centre for General Studies (Yo. Yo) • University Wide Art Studies (UWAS) • language courses, especially Finnish courses are recommended! • Aalto courses available to all students in Aalto University (Cross-school courses) • Updated information about each course is to be found in Weboodi (oodi. aalto. fi). • Register for courses in oodi. aalto. fi Contact your Study Coordinator regarding the courses in your programme!

Language of instruction • Languages of instruction are Finnish and English • Even if the language of the course is Finnish, there might be a possibility to complete the course in English, in case it’s a workshop or other type of practical work contact the responsible teacher or the study coordinator to find out

Academic calendar 5 periods per year, 6 weeks each Teaching in Spring 7. 1. – 29. 5. 2020

Academic calendar • Always check the registration time in Web. Oodi. • Registration for courses will start no later than 28 days before the start of the teaching period and close EITHER 7 days before or after the beginning of the period. Check which dates your courses use.

Work load and grading Grading 0 – 5 or Pass/Fail

Study culture in Finland "Academic quarter" Lectures tend to start fifteen minutes past the full hour and last for 90 minutes. If the schedule is given as 12– 14, it usually means 12: 15– 13: 45. However, it is a good idea to show up in time for the first lecture and see if the lecturer gives any specific instructions as the academic quarter is not used in all schools and classes. If you are unsure, you can ask your tutor or someone in your school. Deadlines and punctuality Lecturers will expect you to keep to the deadlines given to course work and to show up to meetings/lessons sharp. It is required to be present on the first lecture. Informality It may come as a surprise to you how informally your professors and lecturers might wish to interact with you. Often they invite you to call them by their first name. But even if contact with the academic staff was very relaxed, remember that the professor has a lot of responsibilities, so when you have questions, be sure to adhere to office hours. Academic freedom = responsibility Studying in Finland is often very independent and students are given flexibility and freedom in their studies. This requires you to be good at scheduling. We trust you to progress successfully in your studies and take responsibility. The academic and administrative staff are there to support you, but it is you who has to make the most out of your studies.

General studies Art studies and language studies for exchange students Centre for General Studies (YOYO) School of Arts, Design and Architecture ARTS Sanna Väisänen 2. 1. 2020

General Studies • The General Studies are offered by Centre for General Studies (YOYO) at the Department of Art • General studies include ü art, theory and history studies ü language and communication studies • Centre for general Studies (YOYO) provides teaching for the entire university

Art and theory studies Teaching is provided in eight different areas • Drawing and painting • Sculpture • Colour and Perception • Printmaking • Contemporary art • Art history and theory • Digital Arts • Futures research

Art and Theory Courses • Find the courses in Art and Theory studies’ guide in Web. Oodi and in INTO (in Web. Oodi under the Department of Art) • Into: https: //into. aalto. fi/display/ennovam/Elective+Art+and+Theory +Studies+2018 -2020 • Courses are popular! Enrol on time! • Two spots are reserved for exchange students in courses where the language of instruction is English • 80 % attendance and returning assignments on time are required to pass a course

Courses with available spots III period 2020 ARTS-A 0407 Digital Sculpture 3 - Programming for sculptors ARTS-E 0604 Global Perspectives: Re-mapping the History of Art ARTS-E 0710 Digital Workshop Basics As two exchange students are often prioritized, it’s worth enrolling even though the course seems full. 17. 9. 2020 41

Language courses for exchange students • Language teaching is provided by the Aalto University Language Centre • For international students Language Centre offers teaching in ü English from an advanced level (minimum CEFR B 2) ü Finnish from the beginners' level ü Intercultural communication ü Speech communication • Furthermore, international students can attend the more advanced courses in the languages where the language of teaching is marked as the target language in the course description.

Suomi / Finnish – Courses 2019 -2020 Introductory Finnish – Online Course (August and December) LC-7007 Survival Finnish for Exchange Students LC-7009 Get to know Finland LC-7311 Finnish 1 A LC-7312 Finnish 1 B LC-7321 Finnish 2 A LC-7322 Finnish 2 B LC-7023 Finnish Conversation 1 LC-7024 Finnish Conversation 2 LC-0010 Each One Teach One, Chinese / English / German / Spanish / Finnish (V) LC-7331 Finnish 3 A LC-7332 Finnish 3 B LC-7098 Finnish 4 A LC-7341 Finnish 4 A LC-7099 Suomi 4 B LC-7342 Suomi 4 B LC-7350 Finnish 5 LC-7060 Advanced Finnish LC-7070 Finnish Writing Course, advanced 17. 9. 2020 43

Contact information • Sanna Väisänen, Study coordinator, Väre-building 3 rd floor sanna. vaisanen@aalto. fi, +35850 562 5776

https: //into. aalto. fi/display/enarkm/Elective+art+and+theory +studies

University Wide Art Studies (UWAS) Mari Kekola, Planning Officer Laitoksen nimi 17. 9. 2020 46

UWAS University. Wide Art Studies Mari Kekola, 2020

What is UWAS? • Courses on art, design, and creative practices that are open for all Aalto students. • UWAS courses are rooted in transdisciplinarity: creativity does not belong only to the arts. • This is why you don’t have to have any previous knowledge or skills in the arts to participate in UWAS courses. • UWAS’s aim is to strengthen transdisciplinary collaboration across Aalto (as part of Aalto’s strategy) 17. 9. 2020 48

What UWAS offers? Transdisciplinary arts-based teaching and possibility to connect with students from other fields and other Aalto schools. This year we’re offering 28 courses These courses focus on e. g. creative writing, game design, sound technology, fashion studies, philosophy of work through cinema… 17. 9. 2020 49

Course Thematics 2019 -2020 UWAS courses are organized under seven thematic categories that link the course contents to larger, transdisciplinary questions. These categories are: Global and Local Issues Sites and Environments Crises and Turning Points Senses Materials Narratives Technologies. 17. 9. 2020 50

UWAS Courses Autumn 2019 Code Name Cre Period Teacher(s) Teacher in Charge Theme UWAS-C 0002 On Site – Island Workshop 3 I Juuso Tervo, Matthew O’Malley Juuso Tervo Sites and Environments UWAS-C 0035 Electric Energy in the Arts 3 I Gregoire Rousseau Juuso Tervo Technologies UWAS-C 0051 Designing Services with Emerging Technologies 3 I Nuria Solsona Alejandro Pedregal Design Inside UWAS-C 0048 How did we get into this mess? 3 I Alejandro Pedregal Global and Local Issues UWAS-C 0032 Under Pressure 5 I Denise Ziegler & Petri Kaverma Juuso Tervo Sites and Environments UWAS-C 0003 Creating Stories and Narratives 5 I-II Johan Eichhorn Alejandro Pedregal Narratives UWAS-C 0036 Game Design and Production 6 I-II Arash Sammander Alejandro Pedregal Technologies UWAS-C 0008 Design Learning 3 II Jaana Brinck, Saga Santala & Mari Savio Juuso Tervo Global and Local Issues UWAS-C 0013 Introduction to Sound Culture 3 II Derek Holzer Alejandro Pedregal Technologies UWAS-C 0049 Creating Futures in Art, Science, Technology and Business 3 II Juuso Tervo Narratives UWAS-C 0011 UWAS Project: Film as an emotional artifact 3 II Jose Juan Cañas Bajo Alejandro Pedregal Senses 17. 9. 2020 51

UWAS Courses Spring 2020 Code Name Cre Period Teacher(s) Teacher in Charge Theme UWAS-C 0015 Visualized Me 5 III Laura Isoniemi Juuso Tervo Narratives UWAS-C 0004 Miten idea materialisoituu? 5 III-IV Inka Nieminen Juuso Tervo Materiaalit UWAS-C 0024 Freedom – An Artistic and Experimental Approach 5 III-IV Johan Eicchorn Alejandro Pedregal Crises and Turning Points UWAS-C 0027 Film, Work, and Labour 6 III-IV Inês Peixoto, Tiina Taipale, Eeva Houtbeckers Alejandro Pedregal Global and Local Issues UWAS-C 0028 Fashion in Culture 3 -5 III-IV Annamari Vänskä Juuso Tervo Global and Local Issues UWAS-C 0034 Photography and the City 5 III-IV Kalle Kataila, Harri Laakso Alejandro Pedregal Sites and Environments UWAS-C 0045 AV Club: Thinking and Doing Moving Images 5 III-IV Lauri Linna Juuso Tervo Technologies UWAS-C 0030 Human-Material Interaction 2 IV Bilge Aktas, Camilla Groth Juuso Tervo Materials UWAS-C 0050 3 D Prototyping in Context of Creative Practice 3 IV Ashish Mohite Alejandro Pedregal Technologies UWAS-L 0001 UWAS Doctoral Workshop: Participatory Practices and Social Change 3 IV Alejandro Pedregal Global and Local Issues UWAS-C 0029 Design and Culture 5 IV-V Paola Cabrera Juuso Tervo Global and Local Issues UWAS-C 0014 Spatial Structures 5 IV-V Taneli Luotoniemi Alejandro Pedregal Math. Arts UWAS-C 0023 UWAS Discussion Series 1 -3 IV-V Juuso Tervo UWAS Varied Contents UWAS-C 0046 Creative Coding 5 V Tomi Slotte Dufva Juuso Tervo Technologies UWAS-C 0025 Art and Artificial Intelligence 5 V Kasperi Mäki-Reinikka Juuso Tervo Crises and Turning Points UWAS-C 0042 Kertomuksen äänet 3 V Hanna Weselius Alejandro Pedregal Narratiivit 17. 9. 2020 52

Why to take a UWAS course/courses? Meet students outside your program/school Try out different ways of learning and teaching Test the limits of your own discipline and share your expertise with other students. Venture boldly to unknown territories! 17. 9. 2020 53

Examples On-Site: Island Workshop Teacher: Juuso Tervo & Matthew O’Malley Fall 2019

Miten idea materialisoituu? Teacher: Inka Nieminen Spring 2020

Course Registration UWAS courses are electives and do not have any prerequisites. Bachelor and Master degree students from every level are welcome to attend, including exchange students. Registration order is not the primary selection criteria for this course. In order to ensure that students from different programs and schools of Aalto University may take UWAS courses, the selection is also based on the variety of students' disciplines. You’ll find UWAS courses from Into as well as from Web. Oodi (type UWAS on the search bar). 17. 9. 2020 56

For more information http: //uwas. aalto. fi Facebook: UWASAalto Instagram: uwas_aalto Director, University Lecturer, Juuso Tervo juuso. tervo@aalto. fi Planning Officer Mari Kekola mari. kekola@aalto. fi 17. 9. 2020 57

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Questions? See you tomorrow! Laitoksen nimi 17. 9. 2020 59