LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Students gain knowledge and understanding of:
- Research paradigms, methodologies, and methods in visual digital communication, art-based research, and art education
- Relation between research methodologies, scientific and art-based methods, and theory in transdisciplinary settings
- Problem-based, art-based, art pedagogical approaches to theories and practices of research
SKILLS
Students acquire skills in:
- Seeking, analyzing, and discussing advanced research literature in art education, digital visual communication, and arts-based research
- Applying theories and concepts from advanced research literature and practice in independent research projects
- Evaluating and reflecting the implications of using artistic and scientific approaches, concepts, and practices in research
COMPETENCES
Students acquire competences for:
- Independently initiating, planning, and conducting creative problem-solving in specific contexts of practice
- Combining creative and scientific research approaches when investigating issues in visual communication and art education
- Recognizing novel contexts for transdisciplinary and creative problem-solving
Credits: 10
Schedule: 05.09.2024 - 25.09.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juuso Tervo
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 this course, we discuss theories, methodologies, and methods in research on digital visual communication, art, and education. We learn problem-based, art-based, and art pedagogical approaches to research practice through site-specific activities and advanced research literature. To these theories, methodologies, and methods in practice, students conduct a group project with an external partner. The course includes a five-days mandatory research symposium at Aalto University campus.
Note: This course is open for NoVA students only.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Active participation in teaching, completed assignments.
See Aalto OpenLearning for more detailed information on evaluations methods and criteria.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
10 ECTS = 270 h
Contact teaching: 40 h
Symposium: 40 h
Independent work: 100 h
Group work: 50 h
Supervision: 20 h
Reflection: 20 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Relevant literature on the topic. See Aalto OpenLearning for more detailed information on study materials.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn IRegistration:
Max. amount of students 16
Min. amount of students 6. This course is open for NoVA students only. Registration in Sisu.