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AXM-E9002 - Art and Problem-Based Research Methodology, Lecture, 5.9.2024-25.9.2024

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

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
Prerequisites
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 I

    Registration:

    Max. amount of students 16
    Min. amount of students 6. This course is open for NoVA students only. Registration in Sisu.

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