TAI-E1160 - Image-based Thinking, 09.09.2020-14.10.2020

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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

Excellent knowledge about the basics of human image-based orientation. Deeper knowledge on one´s image based thinking, as a artist, pedagogue or reseacher. Practical and theoretical means to produce and evaluate image-based materials, methods and dialogue for the artistic, pedagogical and research needs.

 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 09.09.2020 - 14.10.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Taneli Tuovinen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Taneli Tuovinen

Contact information for the course (valid 07.09.2020-21.12.2112):

taneli.tuovinen@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: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course will deal with a variety of questions in relationship of image and thinking and their place in art pedagogical tradition, in the everyday life, popular culture and in public debate.What is the role of images in our thinking? How to assess or evaluate images that others have made? How to communicate your visual thinking to others? What kind of methods are relevant for a teacher in arts today in front of the flood of images?

     

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Image-based thinking / fall 2020

     

    The course is bilingual:

    discussions in Finnish,

    materials in English

    Presentations etc. by the students in English or Finnish

     

    Time: Wed 9.9. – 7.10. / from 9.15 AM to 4 PM

    Place: Zoom (link will be updated here)

     

    Program:

    Wed 9.9.

    Introduction + course assignments

    Lecture:

    Image?

    Thinking?

    Based?



    Wed 16.9.

    Lecture: How do we recognize image as image?

    Discussion on vision and visual presence (read the text before hand)


    Wed 23.9

    Lecture: Image and speech, words and concepts

    afternoon excursions

     

    Wed 30.9.

    Discussion based on the excursions

    lecture: image as ever-changing insight


    Wed 7.10

    Presentations by the students


Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures, image-based excercises, discussions, groupwork, literature, presentations, 100 - 80% attendance.

     

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

     
    Contact teaching 42h, independent work / group work 84h.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

     
    Course literature will be announced at the beginning of the course.
     

Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    - BA from visual studies/field

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof