LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course provides students with basic knowledge of philosophical and applied aesthetics with a specific focus on new and emerging technologies. The core concepts presented during the course (e.g. sense perception, aesthetic judgment/experience/engagement, value, intention, interpretation) enable the students to contextualize and participate in contemporary discussions regarding the aesthetic dimensions of human-world and human-technology relations. Students gain access to a theoretical framework that will enhance their critical thinking, argumentation skills, as well as aesthetic sensibility.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 01.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sanna Lehtinen
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
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Course presents a selection of ideas and concepts in contemporary aesthetic thinking through a wide selection of real-life examples that combine technology, design, and art. The weekly contact teaching sessions consist of lectures, small group discussions, and planning and executing a final group task.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Lectures, group assignment, learning diary. 50% of the grade is based on the individual learning diary and 50% on the group assignment.
Workload
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Lectures 21 h, workshops 9 h, independent work 50h. 80% attendance in contact teaching required.
DETAILS
Study Material
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To be announced at the beginning of the course in MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - IV
2025-2026 Spring III - IV