LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through participation in this course, students further develop and define their understanding of theoretical and pedagogical approaches to addressing sustainable developments, inter-species relations and environmental concerns as these are essential themes in art and art education. Students learn to apply theories to evaluate and create art and education events as well as cultural and education projects that aim to shape people's attitudes, beliefs and behavior concerning ecology, social justice, equality and sustainability.
Upon completing the course, students will be able to: Plan for artistic and pedagogical engagements founded in theory, specific to participants, locations and contexts as well as create plans to facilitate projects that aim to change individual and community attitudes and practices.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 03.11.2021 - 08.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anniina Suominen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Through readings, activities, and by creating projects with partners, the course builds students' understanding and practical knowledge of sustainable efforts conducted by individuals and organizations 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 interview and/or work with other professionals from the fields of science, culture, media, economics and/or materials productions and explore how arts, art activism, and art education pedagogy can positively participate in or facilitate these projects. Students analyse scientific, artistic, and pedagogical tetx and presentations, write short reflective papers, conduct interviews, create artistic responses and plan for pedagogical units or public events.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Kontaktiopetus, ekskursiot ja vierailut, asiantuntija haastattelut, itsenäinen ja ryhmätyöskentely
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Kontaktiopetus 45 h (pakollinen läsnäolo min. 80%), itsenäinen työskentely 90 h
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
14 Life Below Water
15 Life on Land
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn II
2021-2022 Autumn II
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=TAI-E1141
Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts
20 opiskelijaa
Minimiosallistujamäärä 8 opiskelijaa
- Teacher: Suominen Anniina