ELO-E1025 - Theory, Art and Artistic Practices 2, Lecture, 13.9.2021-29.10.2021

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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 course will continue Theory, Art and Artistic Practices 1 and provide students with further tools for conceptualising cinematic representation from the perspectives of various essential theoretical approaches and makers theories. Students will be able to develop a critical reading of film representation. Students will be able to consider different theoretical frameworks for their MA thesis work. Students will also understand the impact of research and theory on the development of their field.

Credits: 4

Schedule: 13.09.2021 - 29.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Arturo Delgado Pereira, Susanna Helke, Mika Karhu, Danai Anagnostou

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:

    In the course, MA students become familiar with the basics of makers theories, artistic research, and critical perspectives on different areas of film as well as their impact on the author's theoretical thinking and practical work. The course will also prepare students for the written part of the MA thesis.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, film screenings and discussions. Completion of the course requires active participation in class activities and completion of an essay assignment or oral presentation.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures: 27-54h

    Independent study: 54-81h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    -

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The final credits are determined by the students´ active participation in the course and successful completion of the course assignment.

    Students must attend the first session of the course to secure their place of study.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I

    2021-2022 Autumn I

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    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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