LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Students will be able to identify makers´ theories as well as the fundaments of artistic research.
- Students will be able to debate critical readings related to film representation and practice.
- Students will be able to formulate some of their artistic interests and concerns in the form of a critical practice (writing or otherwise)
Credits: 2
Schedule: 09.09.2024 - 13.09.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Arturo Delgado Pereira, Susanna Helke
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:
Theory, Art and Artistic Practices 1 provides students with a basic understanding of practice-led research, research through artistic practices and makers’ theories. Students will familiarize with critical perspectives related to the film medium and some of its conventions. Students will be encouraged to critically reflect upon their own practice and start identifying areas of interest for their MA thesis work.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Completion of the course requires active participation in class activities and completion of an essay assignment.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
At least 80% participation in face-to-face teaching is mandatory to complete the course. If, due to absences, the student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined in the course description, the remaining 20% may have to be compensated as determined by the responsible teachers of the course. All absences must be reported to the teachers in charge. The responsible teachers of the course will specify the necessary compensating assignments.
The course will be delivered through lectures by faculty and visitors, film screenings, independent study and discussions.
Contact teaching and feedback (1:1 ratio) = 27,5 hours (max)
Student´s own or group work and student´s own processing (1:2) = 26,5 hours (max)
Total: 54 hours.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Study material changes according to course content.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
10 Reduced Inequality
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn IRegistration:
Registration for courses in 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
Maximum number of students 45. Students must attend the first session of the course to secure their place of study.