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 the course is to develop awareness of the operating methods of contemporary sculpture and installation art. The course also develops the students ability to independently study space and form and use them as means of artistic expression. The course provides capabilities to combine the concepts of art, design, theory and history in plastic expression.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 11.01.2021 - 16.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Andrew Best-Dunkley
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ari Björn, Antti-Ville Reinikainen
Contact information for the course (valid 07.12.2020-21.12.2112):
Andy Best, Sculpture lecturer
andy.best@aalto.fi
0505714013
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:
Lectures, presentations, exercises, independent work. Students develop a personal contemporary sculpture project. All students take part in an exhibition at the end of the course.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The students implement a sculpture or installation based on their own idea. The course may include lectures, excursions, discussions and critiques.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
85h contact teaching + 40h independent work.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Provided in class
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
01248 Sculpture Now
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Taide Nyt!, Havainto, Studio A, Studio B, or similar
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action