DOM-E3055 - Thematic Workshop: Performativity as a Photographic Power, 11.01.2021-19.02.2021

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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

The workshop deepens and strengthens the students' personal approach, visual thinking, and technical skills.The learning outcomes vary and are related to each workshop and they will be described in detail in the course description of each study event.

On a successful completion of the course, students

- have learned and are able to present & share ideas, skills and practices related to the course theme.

- are able to apply their new skills and practices to their own work

- can contextualize the thematic approach into the wider field of contemporary photography and dialogically assess their own practice in that frame

 

Credits: 6

Schedule: 11.01.2021 - 19.02.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Marjaana Kella

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Marjaana Kella, Hanna Timonen

Contact information for the course (valid 11.12.2020-21.12.2112):

If you have questions
regarding the course, you can send them to hanna.e.timonen@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: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Individual work and group work in the guidance of the teacher of the workshop.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    The workshop consists of lectures, assignments, group work, student presentations, tutoring and an individual photographic work with a review and discussion.

    The key objective of the workshop is to work together ot explore the concept of performativity and use it as an artistic method. The course aims to provide a grasp on conceptual artistic and photographic works, strengthen students' ability to work on a personal artistic project, introduce ideas around performativity in contemporary photographic art, and how they relate to photographic histories and practices, as well as encourage students to develop critical thinking in their work.


Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Typical ways of working are lectures, group discussions and practical works. Methods vary according to the workshop.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    This course requires 80% attendance in the scheduled remote meetings, as well as completing course assignments which include reading a text, producing a presentation in a small group, handing in small assignments, and accomplishing a photographic work. The course requires in addition to attendance, independent work on experiments and pieces for a reviewing and discussion event at the end of the course. Students are expected to use the allocated independent study days as well as their own time to develop their artistic project.

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    See the details of the contact hours and other ways of working from the workshop description of each workshop.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    - attendance and small assignments 30 %

    - course reading, group work and presentation 20 %

    - photographic project 50 %

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Teacher will provide in the beginning of the course.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Course materials will be available in MyCourses in the beginning of the course.

    You will need a camera for completing the course assignments.

Substitutes for Courses

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    DOM-E3042 Valokuvataiteen työpajat

Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Workshops require knowledge of techniques and expression, that will be announced by the teacher.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Details on the schedule

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Mon
    11.1. 9.15 -12    lecture,
    assignment 1

    Tue
    12.1. 9.15-12      presenting assignment 1, course reading

     Fri
    15.1. 9.15-15 lecture, discussions, and group work

     

    Mon
    18.1. 9.15-12  meeting in zoom

    Tue
    19.1. 9.15-12  meeting in zoom

    Fri
    22.1. 9.15-15    presentations
    of group work

     

    Mon 25.1. independent work

    Tue
    26.1.    9.15-15  tutorials

    Fri
    29.1.     independent
    work

     

    Mon 1.2. independent work

    Tue 2.2.
    9.15-15    mid-review:
    presentations of work in progress

    Fri 5.2. independent work

     

    Mon 8.2 independent work

    Tue 9.2.
    9-12    drop-in
    tutorials

    Fri 12.2 independent work


    Mon
    15.2.     independent
    work

    Tue
    16.2.    9.15 -
    16.30  review and discussion on final
    work + course feedback

     

    Fri 19.2. Final deadline of handing in work


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