TeachingPortfolio_Lehtinen2020.pdf

”I have not been very interested in aesthetics during the earlier art courses but Sanna Lehtinen’s aesthetics lectures have been really interesting! Sanna is absolutely one of the best lecturers ever.” (student feedback, 2019)

DOCTORAL SUPERVISION: COMPLETED DOCTORAL DEGREES

• MFA Jaana Okulov: "Quantifying Qualia: Aesthetic Machine Attention in Resisting the Objectifying Tendency of Thought" Aalto University Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture, Dept. of Art & Media, 05/2019–04/2024
• MFA Hanna Timonen: "Ordering the Everyday: Serial photography, repetition and everyday acts", Aalto University Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture, Dept. of Art & Media (photography), 01/2020–02/2024

DOCTORAL SUPERVISION: WORKS IN PROGRESS

• MsC Jere Pääkkönen, "Contemporary Dystopian Cinema as Architectural Critique Viewing and creating cinematic environments as commentary on the current state of architecture and its possible future directions", Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 6/2023–
• MSc Iris Andersson, "Turvallisen tilan anatomia – Mikä tiloissa on luonut ja nykyisin luo ihmisille turvaa tai pelkoa? Mistä elementeistä turvallinen tila rakentuu?", Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 1/2023–
• MSc Joona Hulmi: "Resonance and Atmosphere: Notes on the Experience of Architecture and Temporality", Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 1/2022–
• MA Tom Lammi: "Time Matters. Phenomenological Perspectives on the Temporal Dimension in the Aesthetics of the Built Environment", University of Helsinki, Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts, and Society (aesthetics), 11/2020–
• MA David Flood: "Coded Space: Digital Visual Representations and the Remaking of Urban Publics", University of Helsinki, Doctoral Programme in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences DENVI (urban geography), 05/2020–
• MA Noora Korpelainen: "Aesthetic Sensibility in the Era of Global Environmental Change", University of Helsinki, Doctoral Programme in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences DENVI (aesthetics), 08/2019–
• MA Henrik Pathirane: "Hermeneutics, Life and Communities: The Everyday Urban Experience", University of Helsinki, Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts, and Society (aesthetics), 08/2018–

DOCTORAL SUPERVISION: DISCONTINUED

• MSc Merja Salonen: "Noisy Knowledge: Art-activism in Social Media as a Trigger for Corporate Knowledge Building", Aalto University Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture, Dept. of Media (new media), 12/2016– (not active at the moment)  

MASTER'S LEVEL SUPERVISION

• Viola Schulman, Aalto University, Dept. of Architecture (Architecture), 2024
• Veera Kemppainen: "Näkymättömän esittäminen visuaalisin keinoin", Aalto University, Dept of Art & Media (Visual Communication Design), 2024
• Laura Tuorila: "Kaupunkiluonnon esteettinen potentiaali: Tapausesimerkkinä Helsingin Eteläsatama", Aalto University, Dept. of Architecture (Landscape Architecture), 2023
• Ada Pärnänen: "Are we on the same page? A Thesaurus in Leaving Marks Through Street Art", Aalto University, Dept. of Design, MA in Creative Sustainability, 2023
• Ulla Eronen: "Polyphonic frames for nature: Visualising the diverse of biodiversity loss", Aalto University, Dept. of Art and Media, Visual Communications Design, 2023
• Ronja Rajamäki: "Urbaani villiys: Joutomaiden spontaani kasvillisuus osana esteettisesti monimuotoista kaupunkiluontoa", Aalto University, Dept. of Architecture (Landscape Architecture), 2023
• Helmi Korhonen: "Time Landscape: Exploring the Artistic, Urban, and Ecological Potential of a Living Monument – A Site-Specific Study in Manhattan, NYC", Aalto University, Dept. of Design, MA in Creative Sustainability, 2023
• Amanda Halme: "Millainen Nuottaniemi on? Aineeton kulttuuriperintö paikan tulkintaa ohjaavana työkaluna", Urban Studies & Planning (USP) Master's Programme, University of Helsinki, Faculty of Art, 2022
• Ella Müller: "Out of sight, out of mind: Modern architecture and waste", Aalto University, Dept. of Architecture, 02/2022
• Emmi Turkki: "Urban meadows have landed in Finnish cities: an examination of how they are aesthetically and ecologically appreciated", Urban Studies & Planning (USP) Master's Programme, University of Helsinki, Faculty of Science, 01/2022
• Kamilla Kūna: "Aesthetics of Boredom in post-soviet neighborhoods. Multisensory experience of Laumas microdistrict in Liepaja, Latvia", Urban Studies & Planning (USP) Master's Programme, University of Helsinki, Faculty of Art, 01/2022
• Jalmari Sarla: "Placemaking and suburban regeneration in Helsinki: ethnographic exploration into spatial and aesthetic experiences of public spaces in Malmi and Malminkartano", Urban Studies & Planning (USP) Master's Programme, University of Helsinki, Faculty of Science, 12/2021
• Jaakko Saraste: "Täydellisyys – omakohtaisia esseitä arkkitehtuurista", Aalto University, Dept. of Architecture, 12/2021
• Suvituuli Saari: "Esteettisten päätösten teko Ella ja Paterock -musiikkinäytelmän lavastus- ja videosuunnittelussa" (title in English "Ella and Paterock: The Making of Aesthetic Decisions in the scenography and videography of Ella and Paterock musical play"), Aalto University, Dept. of Film, Television and Scenography (Scenography), 05/2020
• Liinu Kivioja: "Kivijalka ja kaupunkilainen: Kivijalkatilat osana helsinkiläistä arkimaisemaa" (title in English ”Brownstone and the Urban Citizen: Brownstone Spaces as Part of the Everyday Urban Landscape in Helsinki] Aalto University, Dept. of Architecture (Spatial Planning), 09/2018 (Winner of the City of Helsinki thesis prize 2019)
• Sanna-Susanna Östman: "Ekologisesti ennallistava ympäristötaide", University of Helsinki (Environmental Ecology), 2015

DOCTORAL PRE-EXAMINATION WORK

• DSc Iida Kalakoski, Univ. of Tampere
• PhD Aleksi Lohtaja, Univ. of Jyväskylä

MASTER'S THESIS REVIEWING

• Yachan Yuan: "LET IT GROW: Immersive installation in relation to cultural expression and audiences' perceptual experience", Aalto University, Dept. of Design (Collaborative and Industrial Design), May 2020, Reviewer and grading committee member for Master of Arts thesis
• Heli Keski-Huikku: "Radikaali maaseututaiteen kaipuu", Aalto University, Dept. of Art (ViCCA Visual Culture and Contemporary Art), May 2015, Reviewer and grading committee member for Master of Arts thesis

”The course introduced important subjects in relation to the field of Aesthetics, it was an introduction to many streams of thought that are going to be very important for my development. Although the teacher's knowledge of the topic was clearly vast, it has been a pleasure to see her way of interacting in the students discussions during the lectures.” (student feedback, 2019)

ANNUALLY RECURRING COURSES

• Environmental Thinking (elective master's level course, 6 ECTS), Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, 2022–
• Contemporary Practice: Art, Media, Design and Architecture Cultures (compulsory Bachelor's level course, 1 course implementation/year, 3 ECTS), Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, 2020–
• Taiteen nykykäytännöt: taiteen, median, muotoilun ja arkkitehtuurin kulttuurit (Contemporary Practice: Art, Media, Design and Architecture Cultures, compulsory Bachelor's level course, 2 course implementations/year, 3 ECTS), Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, 2020–
• Knowing Aesthetics (elective doctoral level seminar, 6 ECTS), Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, 2020–22; 2024– (no teching 2022–23)
• Aesthetics (compulsory master's level course, 3 ECTS), Master's Programme in Information Networks, Aalto University School of Science, 2016–
• Ympäristöestetiikan perusteet (Introduction into Environmental Aesthetics, compulsory bachelor's level course, 5 ECTS), University of Helsinki, 2018–

RECURRING LECTURE VISITS

• Estetiikka ja kestävyys (Aesthetics and Sustainability), Johdatus kestävään suunnitteluun/Prof. Matti Kuittinen (Introduction to Sustainable Design course), Bachelor's Programme in Architecture, Aalto University, 2022– (annual visit)
• Urban Aesthetics and Aesthetic Sustainability, Urban Design Thinking course/Prof. Karin Krokfors & Tommy Lindgren, Master's Programme in Architecture, Aalto University, 2020– (annual visit)
• Sustainability and the Urban Experience, Introduction to Urban Studies and Planning course/Giacomo Bottà, Urban Sudies and Planning Master's Programme, University of Helsinki and Aalto University, 2020– (annual visit)
• Ympäristöestetiikka (Environmental Aesthetics), Monitieteinen ympäristötutkimus -kurssi (JMY/MYT) (Multidisciplinary Environmental Research course)/Janna Pietikäinen, University of Helsinki, 2014– (annual visit)

OTHER LECTURE VISITS

• Role of Aesthetic Value in Real Estate Development, Real Estate Development course (REC-E3030)/Asst. Prof. Saija Toivonen, Master's Programme in Real Estate Economics, Aalto University School of Engineering, 26.1.2017 & 5.4.2021
• Urban Aesthetics, Fastighetsvetenskapliga seminarier (Real Estate Science Seminar), Lund Institute of Technology (LTH), Lund University, 7.4.2020
• Urban Aesthetics, Urban Transitions and Futures course/Asst. Prof. Idil Gaziulusoy, (MUO-E8027/USP-343), 4.3.2019
• Taiteilija ja kaupunki: Näkökulmia kaupunkiestetiikan tutkimuksesta (Artist and the City: Perspectives from the Study of Urban Aesthetics), Taidekoulu Maa/Pekka Niskanen, HAM Corner, 4.10.2018

PAST TEACHING

• Seminar of Environmental Thinking, Aesthetics and Art (elective master's level seminar 3 ECTS), Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, 2016–2021
• Kaupunkiestetiikka (Urban Aesthetics, Master's level course, 5 ECTS), University of Helsinki Open University, August 2021
• Ajatus: Empatia / Estetiikka (Idea: Empathy; compulsory Bachelor's level course, 3 course implementations/year, 2 ECTS), Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, 2019–2021
• Ympäristöestetiikka (Environmental Aesthetics, bachelor's level online course, 5 ECTS), University of Helsinki Open University 2016–20
• Ajatus: Antroposeeni / Estetiikka (Idea: Anthropocene; compulsory Bachelor's level course, 3 course implementations/year, 2 ECTS), Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, 2017–2019
• Ajatus: Ihmisyys / Estetiikka (Idea: Humanity; compulsory Bachelor's level course, 3 course implementations/year, 2 ECTS), Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, 2015–2017
• Tilakokemuksen estetiikkaa (Aesthetics of Spatial Experience; Master's level course, 5 ECTS), 14.3.–28.4.2016, University of Helsinki
• Estetiikka ja taiteenfilosofia (Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art; doctoral level seminar, 6 ECTS) 22.2.–23.5.2016, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture
• Estetiikan nykysuuntauksia I (Contemporary Approaches in Aesthetics I; TES130E, 5 ECTS), responsible teacher & coordinator, 5.11.–10.12.2009, University of Helsinki
• 5 aistia, 5 lähestymistapaa taiteeseen (5 Senses, 5 Approached to Art; TES240T, 5 ECTS), with MA Karoliina Korpilahti, 2.11.–14.12.2009, University of Helsinki
• Luxus vs. rähjä: Estetiikan Rajat 2007 (Luxe vs. Shabby; TES240T, 5 ECTS), with MA Karoliina Korpilahti, 12.09.–5.12.2007, University of Helsinki