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
- Students will present their work in critiques, where they will learn to articulate their own ideas and address the ideas of others.
- Students learn the skills necessary to conceptualize, plan and execute original artwork.
- Students learn various artistic techniques in support of their own creative work.
- These include an understanding of visual perception, both spatially and temporally, and its component parts, including line, color, perspective, and light.
- They will develop a basic understanding of contemporary art, and are able to connect it to earlier traditions.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 28.10.2020 - 02.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Marja Nurminen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jukka Lehtinen, Marja Nurminen, Hanna Saarikoski
Contact information for the course (valid 06.10.2020-21.12.2112):
Teacher in charge: Marja Nurminen marja.nurminen@aalto.fi
Teachers:
Hanna Saarikoski hanna.saarikoski@aalto.fi
Jukka Lehtinen jukka.lehtinen@aalto.fi
Supporting staff for this course:
Coordinator: Olivia Hakala olivia.hakala@aalto.fi
Workshop master: Maria Mastola maria.mastola@aalto.fi
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 core focus of Studio A is to develop the student's personal relationship towards making art. The keyword for the course is "I". The student concentrates on assembling a personal set of artistic and technical skills through learning-by-doing. Two and three dimensional, as well as time-based concepts are investigated through short exercises using observation, experience, and memory. The familiar is juxtaposed with novel and provocative concepts. The student is challenged to consider contemporary art's relationship with art history and tradition.
Applies in this implementation:
Please, see the assignments in MyCourses under Group 1 assignments and Group 2 assignments. Grading in the course is pass/fail. The
reason for this is that students would dare to make short experimental
rehearsals without a fear for failing. During course risk taking is
encouraged.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Perception, exercise, and memory-based exercises. Assignments given by the teacher. Supervised task-based working, critiques, and discussions. Exercises using varying techniques (individual and group working9. Exhibition visits.
Assessment criteria. Student's personal development, active participation in class, and the ability to absorb and benefit from the instruction.
Applies in this implementation:
Grading in the course is
pass/fail. The reason for this is that students would dare to make short
experimental rehearsals without a fear for failing. During course risk
taking is encouraged.Evaluation
method in the course is peer review. It means that both unfinished and
finished works are looked and talked about together. The teacher
evaluates the works in general critiques and in one to one.General Study Principals
While working and studying on campus, each person must take care to
maintain appropriate distance from others and good hand hygiene. If you
have symptoms of a cold, flu or another contagious disease, stay home.Based on the broadened mask recommendation from Finnish authorities,
Aalto University recommends the use of masks in indoor spaces on campus
starting 1 October. Exceptions can be made for health-related reasons.- Instruction
is based on exercises, lectures and critiques. Evaluation is based on
the activeness of the student in class, the development of skills and
knowledge and his or her ability to what he/she has learned. - Course compelation requires at least 80% attendance and completion of assigned work given by the teachers by a specific deadline.
- Students
are requested to notify the teacher via e-mail, whose classes you are
absent from (or if the teacher is unavailable, the teacher-in-charge) of
any absence due to illness or another serious reason. - If you are sick, make a substitute assignment for the actual day, which you can find in MyCourses before the next lecture day.
- Instruction
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
48 h contact teaching and 33 h independent work
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contemporary Practice: Art, Media, Design and Architecture Culture, Studio A and Studio B partially substitute for the earlier compulsory general studies in art and theory. Substitutions are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and depend on the student's previously completed studies in art and theory. Students may be given supplementary assignments/courses.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
no
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
The class starts 9.15. The lunch break will be decided together with the half group and the teacher.
- Teacher: Nurminen Marja