Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- The aim of this course is to develop students' ability to examine the history of art, design, media, and architecture from a global perspective.
- Students will understand art, design, media, and architecture as they relate to diverse societies.
- Students will become familiar with and aware of the extent to which contexts shape the understanding of the arts.
- Students learn to identify and understand the terminology and concepts that lie behind a broader understanding of culture and its role.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 08.09.2020 - 13.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Paula Hohti Erichsen, Tuija Peltomaa
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sanna Lehtinen, Tuija Peltomaa
Contact information for the course (valid 18.08.2020-21.12.2112):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course develops students' ability to understand cultural diversity, and how images, objects, media, and architecture have shaped the world, both in the past and in the present. The course emphasizes a comparative, transdisciplinary approach in analyzing specific works of art, design, media, and architecture. Students study selected examples of both historical and contemporary work from different cultures and societies. Students are introduced to various forms of art, among them painting and sculpture, architecture, objects, performance, photography, film, dress and bodily adornment. Their interaction, connections, and differences are studied focusing on themes and methods that are relevant for understanding the history of the arts, as well as exploring major theoretical approaches to culture and its role in the world.
Applies in this implementation:
The course comprises aesthetics and art history parts (3+3 meetings), in which the themes and the contents of the course are opened comprehensively from different perspectives.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course consists of six themes illustrated by examples from different periods: Culture; History and Memory; Representation; Style; Power; Imaginaries and Narrative. Each of these themes is studied, analyzed and discussed from stylistic, historical and cultural perspectives.
Lectures, introductions, and short presentations. Working in pairs or small groups. Discussion sections. The course also includes a significant amount of visual material. Selected texts contribute to student discussion and provide thems for individual written assignments.
The successful completion of the course requires students to participate in 80% of the classes, the completion of the given assignments, as well as taking part in group work and discussion including familiarization with given texts and other material.
Applies in this implementation:
The course is graded on a scale of 0-5. The lowest approved grade is 1.
The successful completion of the course requires students to participate in 80% of the pre-scheduled Zoom meetings, the completion of the given assignments in Art History and Aesthetics, as well as taking part in group work and Graduate Teaching Assistant led discussions including familiarization with given texts and other online material.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
24 h contact teaching including discussion sections, 57 h independent work
Applies in this implementation:
24 h synchronous online teaching including discussion sections, 57 h independent work according to instructions.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Literature and articles during the course and in MyCourses.
Course supplement: Marilyn Stokstad - Michael W. Cothren, Art History. Prentice Hall, 2005 (or later edition)
Applies in this implementation:
The course material consists of a selection of articles and other online material distributed via MyCourses course page during the course.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contemporary Practice: Art, Media, Design and Architecture Cultures partially substitutes for the earlier compulsory general studies in history and theory, Substitutions are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and depend on the student's previously completed studies in history and theory.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Not required
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi.
Students for whom the course is compulsory for their major/programme and who have scheduled it for the current academic year in their personal study plan (HOPS) are prioritized.
A minimum of 10 students is needed for the course to be held.
Applies in this implementation:
The course is conducted entirely as distance learning due to the COVID-19 situation. Course meetings are arranged via the Zoom connection and other communication takes place via the MyCourses course page.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
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Applies in this implementation:
The course is conducted entirely as distance learning due to the COVID-19 situation. Course meetings are arranged via the Zoom connection and other communication takes place via the MyCourses course page.
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
8.9.–13.10.2020 on Tuesdays at 1pm-5pm