AXM-E3001 - Making Transdisciplinary Work: An Introduction to ViCCA, Lecture, 5.9.2022-9.9.2022

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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

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the core concerns, approaches and outlooks driving the interconnected fields of study: Visual Cultures, Curating, and Contemporary Art

Credits: 3

Schedule: 05.09.2022 - 09.09.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Bassam El Baroni, Lucy Davis, Patrizia Costantin, Pia Euro, Max Ryynänen, Laura Beloff

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:

    This introductory course gives the students a basic idea and overview of the subject areas (Visual Cultures, Curating, and Contemporary Art), and their relevant practices and methodologies. The transdisciplinary nature of these fields of study is given additional attention.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Min. 80% attendance in contact teaching and learning engagements. Detailed evaluation criteria in MyCourses.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    3 ECTS ≈ 81h

    Contact teaching 24h/Other 57h

    Lectures, reading, writing, small group work, site visits or excursions. 

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    If student misses this compulsory course offered every other year, Independent work (AXM-E0202) can be assigned.

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
    2023-2024 No teaching

    Enrollment :

    Course intended for ViCCA major students and ViCCA exchange students.

    Minimum amount of participants: 8
    Maximum amount of participants varies according to the implementation of the course.

    Registration 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

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