The application period is still the old one which we have been using: 1.4.-30.7.2010. When writing this, we've got information that the new Aalto-JOOPAS (enabling the application among the three Schools in Aalto University) is open for this minor subject application during 1.-31.5.2010 only.
This year we offer only one minor subject packege: DVD (see below). The accepted students may get the opportunity to participate in other Media Lab activities and courses, up to 20-40 cp (ECTs); each of our minor subject packages is 20 cp minimum. Participation in the minor subject studies can also offer opportunities for additional collaboration in our research projects or further studies.
How to apply
Requirements
- current enrollment in a masters level degree programme
- background and experience in areas relating to the minor subject applied for
- experience in working with digital media is recommended
- open mind, skills in communication and collaboration
- fluent spoken and written English
Application procedure
Send an application by the indicated deadline in email to the following address
Dynamic Visual Design in New Media (DVD) mail: mlab_dvdminor
taik.fi
with the following information:
As the subject of the message, enter: your name / application / acronym of the project applied for, for example "John Doe/application/DVD"
In the body of the message, enter:
1. Your name, address, phone, email(s).
2. Describe your studies in general: university, program, courses, credits so far.
3. Explain in detail your experience in and relationship to new media including the following: background, studies, practical projects.
4. Explain why you would like to participate in the intended minor subject study area, indicating your special areas of interest and experience in the field.
5. Include your preliminary study plan
Based on the information submitted in the applications, the applicants will be invited for interviews, through which the selection process will be finalized.
Students in the JOOPAS agreement network should fill in the electronic JOOPAS application form immediately when acceped to the studies in the Media Lab. You will get the official confirmation of the acceptance as soon as possible.
In case that you are applying from other Schools within Aalto, and the Aalto-JOOPAS system is available, please use it in addition to the application procedure described above.
Please note, if you plan to apply outside of Finland: In case that your university has the exhange agreement with our university, application process is quite easy. But if we don't have the agreement, your studies here cost money (the fees are explained in here). You might also have visa problems, which we don't wish for, because it's very important that you can start your studies here in time.
Schedule
30.7.2010 - application deadline
early in August 2010 - interviews
For more information, contact the module leaders:
DVD - Lily Díaz, Markku Reunanen
forename.surname@taik.fi
Minor subject study area 2010-11
Dynamic Visual Design in New Media (DVD)
seeks to develop competence in visualization as a key aspect of digital design, with the objective of developing visual literacy and using this skill in the creation of effective communication products.
Introduction and the course list with descriptions in here (DVD10-11.doc)
More information: amanuensis Anna Arsniva, email arsnivataik.fi.