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 course gives the students a basic idea and overview of the subject areas (Visual Cultures, Curating and Contemporary Art), and their relevant practices and methodologies.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 18.09.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Laura Beloff, Lucy Davis, Bassam El Baroni, Pia Euro, Max Ryynänen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Laura Beloff, Patrizia Costantin, Lucy Davis, Bassam El Baroni, Pia Euro, Max Ryynänen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

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:

    Students will be introduced to some core aspects of the focus of the programme.  The course will also discuss the nature of relevant working methods such as critique, readings, artistic practice and artistic research.

    The course is divided to two parts:

    Week 1: lectures, discussions and excersices in campus.

    Week 2: On site workshop outside of University campus. The idea of the workshop is to encourage students to pay attention to things that easily go unnoticed in their daily lives and studies, as well to encourage for experimental approach and community building in spirit of trust and respect.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Attendance, reading the assigned texts, participation in discussion, completing assigned tasks.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    60 hours of contact teaching, 75 hours of independent work. Requirement of all schedules activities a minimum of 80%.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course replaces course TAI-E3000 Introduction to Visual Culture and Contemporary Art