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

On a successful completion of the course, students

have accomplished  comprehensive understanding of their working methods and expressional intensities.

have learnt new ways of thinking and making by expanding their knowledge of contemporary art and photography

have strengthened their conceptual and practical skills as well as their ability to work as independent practitioners.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 23.09.2021 - 05.05.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Niko Luoma, Teemu Lindroos

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, Finnish, Swedish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    During the seminar the students will present their on-going work and projects and take part in the discussion of other students' work. The presentations may also be composed of any chosen subject relevant to students' artistic practice. The discussions will focus is on the key questions and methods of photographic expression in relation to each students' individual visual work. The On Photography -lecture series is incorporated in the course schedule and content.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course demands 80% attendance at lectures, group meetings and talks. Each student is to compose, complete and perform a presentation related to one's own artistic work and practice.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The total hours of the course are divided into lectures, group meetings including students' seminar presentations, and independent work. Individual tutorials are offered during the course period.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    To be defined by the teachers of the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The teaching language may vary (Finnish / English) according to the group of students.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-Spring V

    2021-2022 Autumn I-Spring V

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=DOM-E3057

    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

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