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
Through participation in this course, students further develop personal and collective research and artistic aims, define their understanding of different theoretical, artistic, pedagogical, and activist approaches to addressing social justice and environmental concerns and speciesm. Students apply different theories to evaluate art, cultural and education projects that aim to shape people's attitudes, beliefs and behaviour concerning ecology, social justice, equality and sustainability. Through planning, facilitating, and evaluating a thematic research-based individual or group project, students deepen their understanding on the possibilities for applying theoretical and artistic knowledge onto projects that aim at public engagement and activism.
Credits: 4
Schedule: 18.01.2021 - 15.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Mira Kallio-Tavin, Anniina Suominen Guyas
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mira Kallio-Tavin, Anniina Suominen Guyas
Contact information for the course (valid 03.02.2021-21.12.2112):
mira.kallio-tavin@aalto.fi
anniina.suominen@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:
During the course, different theoretical and pedagogical approaches are introduced, compared and evaluated.
Relying on theory, practical knowledge, and collaborative efforts, the group creates and facilitates a public project. Conducted in collaboration with partners, the course deepens students' understanding and practical knowledge of sustainable efforts by individuals and organisations that aim to reverse destruction, to build sustainable and less cruel societies as well as to impact people's perceptions of democratic cultures. During the course, participants work with other professionals from the fields of science, culture, media, economics and/or materials productions and explore how arts, art activism, and public art pedagogy can positively participate in or facilitate these projects.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Developed jointly in relation to individual and group research, artistic and project aims.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17 Partnerships for the Goals
- Teacher: Kallio-Tavin Mira
- Teacher: Suominen Anniina