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, students
– have accomplished comprehensive understanding of their working methods and expressional intensities.
– have learnt new ways of thinking and making by expanding their knowledge of contemporary art and photography
–have strengthened their conceptual and practical skills as well as their ability to work as independent practitioners.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 17.09.2020 - 06.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Niko Luoma
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Harri Pälviranta
Contact information for the course (valid 04.09.2020-21.12.2112):
Harri Pälviranta
mobile +358 40 5811770
harri.palviranta@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:
During the seminar the students will present their on-going work and projects and take part in the discussion of other students' work. The presentations may also be composed of any chosen subject relevant to students' artistic practice. The discussions will focus is on the key questions and methods of photographic expression in relation to each students' individual visual work. The On Photography -lecture series is incorporated in the course schedule and content.
Applies in this implementation:
The aim of the seminar is to develop further the projects under discussion.
Tentatively, all
meetings are online on Zoom if not agreed differently. There may be
individual person to person live meetings if that is possible considering equal
possibilities for all students.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course demands 80% attendance at lectures, group meetings and talks. Each student is to compose, complete and perform a presentation related to one's own artistic work and practice.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The total hours of the course are divided into lectures, group meetings including students' seminar presentations, and independent work. Individual tutorials are offered during the course period.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
To be defined by the teachers of the course.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
DOM-E3003 From Theme to Analysis I
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
No prerequisites.
- Teacher: Pälviranta Harri