Arctic Inspiration (3cr)

Objective

The Arctic Inspiration Workshop is an introduction to local Lappish culture. The philosophy of arctic lifestyle is discussed and the stories of the arctic area are told. The group will travel somewhere in Lapland. The setting will offer peace, quietness, solitude, pristine nature, light and darkness, fire and warmth, inspiration for designing. The tools for surviving in the arctic wilderness are introduced. The goal is later to be able to organize similar wilderness experience by using rentable cabins (www.luontoon.fi) or even in the open air with respect for everyman’s´ rights.

Content

Introductory lecture. Learning independent travel skills. Getting acquainted with the surroundings. Workshop in wilderness. Understanding sustainable way of living. Documentation of workshop experience.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass / fail

Further information

Additional information
Arctic Inspiration is only for the exchange students of industrial design.
The courses take place outside from Rovaniemi and students might have to pay some travelling costs. Students pay for the food.

Execution methods

The students are expected to document the atmosphere and experience of the workshop in images and sound material into social media for example YouTube. The angle will be arctic design and the University of Lapland. Previous videos are found from YouTube with “arctic inspiration” key words.