DOM-E3049 - Documentary Projects, 14.09.2020-16.10.2020

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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 this workshop, students:

- know history and present of documentary photography and are able to contextualize their own work into the field

- are able to critically assess the historical and contemporary practices and structures of documentary photography

- can critically analyse and present their own and other photographers' work

- can design, present, and execute an independent documentary photography project

- can analyse and edit documentary image materials

Credits: 6

Schedule: 14.09.2020 - 16.10.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Hanna Weselius

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hanna Weselius

Contact information for the course (valid 28.08.2020-21.12.2112):

hanna.weselius@aalto.fi

+358505113243

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: Finnish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    On the course, we discuss the theoretical basis and professional practices of documentary photography. Students develop, edit, and present their own projects. Visiting lecturers open up their work processes. We also look at different documentary approaches and vantage points and the various forms of photographer's work in the changing fields of media and contemporary art.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    (All meetings are online on Zoom if not agreed differently. There may be individual f2f live meetings if that is possible considering equal possibilities for all students.)

    The online course meetings comprise of lectures and discussions with Hanna Weselius and visiting teachers. Students make individual and group assignments and presentations. A pre-assignment will be given a week before the course starts. There will be 4–5 assignments altogether on the course.

    On this year's course, we circle around the current lockdown situation using media materials and essay methodology.

    On the last week of the course, Rebecca Simons (NL) will give a 2-day online mini-workshop with portfolio reviews and individual tutoring.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Course evaluation: pass/fail. Passing the course requires at least 80% active participation in lectures and other classroom teaching/groupwork, as well as producing an own documentary project. 

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course consists of lectures, classroom teaching and working on a personal documentary photography project. The course comprises of course meetings (ca. 35 hours) and individual work including feedback (altogether 162 hours = 6 ECTS). 

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Course days are Mon, Tue and Fri, and the scheduled days include contact teaching and time for individual work.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Announced on the course.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    We use mainly online materials which will be announced later.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Basic skills and knowledge of small-format cameras and documentary photography are required

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    5 Gender Equality

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

FURTHER INFORMATION

Details on the schedule

  • Applies in this implementation:

      

    Schedule, updated 2.9.2020

    NOTE: This is a tentative schedule and subject to changes!

    ALSO NOTE that the "working time" means time you use on course work, not free time. <3


    Pre-assignment on week 37

     

    Mon 14.09.20

    09:15-12.00 Hanna Weselius

    13.15–17:00 Working
    time

     

    Tue 15.09.20

    09:15-12.00 Working
    time

    13.15–17:00Hanna Weselius

     

    Pe 18.09.20

    09:15-12.00 Working
    time

    12.00–16.00 Hannamari Shakya(Hanna Weselius)

      

    Ma 21.09.20

    09:15–17:00 Working
    time

     

    Ti 22.09.20

    09:15–12.00 Working
    time

    13.15–17:00 Hanna
    Weselius

     

    Pe 25.09.20

    09:15–12.00 Working
    time

    12.00–16.00 Hannamari Shakya (Hanna Weselius)

     

    Ma 28.09.20

    09:15–17:00 Working
    time

     

    Ti 29.09.20

    09:15–12.00 Working
    time

    13.15–17:00 Hanna
    Weselius


    Pe 02.10.20

    10.00-12.00 Harri
    Pälviranta     

     

    Ma 05.10.20

    09:15-17:00 Working
    time

     

    Ti 06.10.20

    09:15–12:00 Working
    time

    13.00-17.00 Hanna Weselius

     

    Pe 09.10.20

    12.00–16.00 Hannamari Shakya (Hanna Weselius)

     

    Ma 12.10.20

    09:15–17:00 Rebecca
    Simons     (Hanna Weselius)

     

    Ti 13.10.20

    09:15–17:00 Rebecca
    Simons

     

    Pe 16.10.20

    12.00–16.00 Hannamari Shakya & Hanna Weselius

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