Theoretical project
2025/2026
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module contains the theoretical and methodical basis of visual and digital communication, visual culture and art education. The main component is theoretical and methodical where the student works independently with a current problem within the scientific field. The purpose is to provide in-depth knowledge of and to discuss a theoretical research question. The student’s work materialises in a scientific paper (15 pages) that formulates the scientific objective, the theoretical framework, the methodology and the scientific contribution.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Through the module, the student must gain knowledge and understanding of:
- Advanced theories and methods in art education and digital visual communication pertaining to the chosen topic of their research project
- Scientific basis of their research practice and its critical reflection
Skills
The student must through the module acquire skills in:
- Using advanced theories and/or methodological frameworks to form, analyse, and discuss novel research problems for digital visual communication and art education
- Discussing and communicating about theoretical issues connected to the programme in the format of a research paper
Competences
The student must through the module acquire competences for:
- Independently to initiate disciplinary work that requires novel solutions
- Conducting independent academic research practice
- Contributing to the academic discussion in the fields of art education and digital visual communication
Type of instruction
Reference is made to §17.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Theoretical project |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
The examination is a conversation between the student(s) and the
examiner based on a project report produced individually or in a
group. The project report/written work will be considered the
shared responsibility of the group. Students will be examined and
assessed on the basis of the entire project report, and one
combined grade will be awarded each student for the project report
and the oral performance. |
| ECTS | 30 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
The criteria of assessment are stated in the Academic Policies and Regulations (Aalto)
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Teoretisk projekt |
| Module code | KANOVA2373 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
MA 3. Semester Location of lecture: Aalto University Finland or Aalborg University Copenhagen |
| ECTS | 30 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Other location |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Arts (MA) in Visual Studies and Art Education |
| Study Board | Study Board of Art, Health and Technology |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
