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: 3
Schedule: 08.05.2023 - 15.06.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anniina Suominen
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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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 possible 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 consult and 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
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Developed jointly in relation to individual and group research, artistic and project aims.
DETAILS
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Summer
2023-2024 No teachingEnrollment :
Minimum number of participants: 8
Maximum number of participants: 20Registration for courses: Sisu.
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-at-aalto-arts