TAI-E1159 - Activism, Civil Engagement and Art, Lecture, 25.10.2021-29.10.2021

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

This is a workshop style course. Through collaboration and practice, students learn how to apply theory and concepts to artistic, educational and activist projects and events that aim to engage diverse groups of people. Students further develop their skills in identifying meaningful connections between theory and art/activist projects. Also, students utilize personal experiences, skills and contemporary theories to create public events or projects, to evaluate these critically, and to assess potential for change and impact.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 25.10.2021 - 29.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anniina Suominen, Einat Amir

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 may 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. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Kontaktiopetus, ekskursiot ja vierailut, itsenäinen ja ryhmätyöskentely

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Kontaktiopetus intensiiviviikko (pakollinen läsnäolo min. 80%).

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

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-E1159

    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

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