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
On a successful completion of the course, the student
– understands the principal and practical meaning of Helsinki School activities, its purpose and role in the program of photography unit.
– has basic knowledge on different agents in the international art world, like markets, gallery system, art fairs and museums.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 14.12.2020 - 18.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Niko Luoma, Timothy Persons
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Timothy Persons, Harri Pälviranta
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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:
During the course the student gets basic knowledge on different agents of international art world, like market, gallery system, art fairs and museums. The course also introduces Helsinki School as an educational, internationalizing and exhibition tool.
Students recieve feedback on their photographic projects.
Applies in this implementation:
Timothy Persons will present the history of the Helsinki School, how it has changed over a 25 year period and how it remains relevant today.
Content/outcome:
Each student will be expected to present one project, preferably their most recent project or a work in progress, combined with a project statement. Each student musttherefore have written a rough draft of this statement prior to the beginning of the course, if they do not have one already. Throughout the week, the students will take part in a series of tasks, based on John Baldessari’s open studio assignments, that involve re-writing and re-inventing their statement in order to think about their work in a moreconceptual way. The course is aimed at improving how each student thinks, presents and talks about their own work.
Pre-course task:
On Monday 14.12.20 - students must be prepared to present one of their projects and read aloud the accompanying project statement.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course is assessed based on active participation in the course (80 % attendance minimum) and on the independent work.
This course is possible to complete alternatively as an independent study. Agree on an independent study method with your academic advisor. Independent study is assessed based on a written assignment and related literature.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Compulsory participation in lectures and seminar. Independent work.
- Teacher: Pälviranta Harri