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 -12lecture,
assignment 1Tue
12.1. 9.15-12 presenting assignment 1, course readingFri
15.1. 9.15-15 lecture, discussions, and group workMon
18.1. 9.15-12 meeting in zoomTue
19.1. 9.15-12 meeting in zoomFri
22.1. 9.15-15presentations
of group workMon 25.1. independent work
Tue
26.1.9.15-15 tutorialsFri
29.1. independent
workMon 1.2. independent work
Tue 2.2.
9.15-15mid-review:
presentations of work in progressFri 5.2. independent work
Mon 8.2 independent work
Tue 9.2.
9-12drop-in
tutorialsFri 12.2 independent work
Mon
15.2. independent
workTue
16.2.9.15 -
16.30 review and discussion on final
work + course feedbackFri 19.2. Final deadline of handing in work