Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The students recognise contemporary art as a cultural way of expression and criticism. Students are able to analyse critically art discourse and conventions in fine art and visual culture in general. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

Visual analysis begins with cultural research and applying discourse analysis in interpreting the meanings of an image.
The course consists of cultural research lectures and introduction to visual methodologies, group discussions of presentation contexts and power politics as well as a seminar of art discourses.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Location and time

Teachers: Sari Tervaniemi phone: 050 591 7339, email sari.tervaniemi@tuni.fi,
Fanny Niemi-Junkola email: fanny.niemi-junkola@tuni.fi

The main task is to write an article (5-6 pages) with 5 references.

The course will be mostly Teams meetings, we also visit museums and galleries, the final feedback session will be at Mediapolis in person.

Thu 28.9. at 10 am -14 Introduction to the course, Analysis of an conversation of two artists, Fanny, 30011

Thu 26.10. at 10 am -14 Feedback of a critical review or a podcast made as teamwork, about an artwork seen in the field trip of Contemporary Art Methods to Helsinki; gallery visits to Kiasma, HAM and galleries, Sari

Wed 15.11. at 10 - 14 Visits to galleries in Tampere, Fanny

Thu 16.11. at 10-14 Feedback of the task: analysis of an art work, Fanny, Teams

Thu 30.11. at 10 -14 Final feedback seminar with 2 opponents of the main task article with 5 sources, Sari, Teams meeting


Fine art analyses is based on discourse analysis method in contemporary art analysis context. It is an analytical process of deconstructing and critiquing visual language and the social context of the artwork. Basically the artwork is discussed in a text from several different point of views. Fine art analysis is interpretative, so do not be afraid of interpret artworks from your point of view, personal history always affects to interpretation and it makes the more interesting



The definition of discourse is a discussion about a topic either in writing or face to face. An example of discourse is a teacher meeting with a student to discuss an artwork.





Discourse analysis is the study of social life, understood through analysis of language in its widest sense (including face-to-face talk, non-verbal interaction, images, symbols and documents). It offers ways of investigating meaning, whether in conversation or in culture.



Discourse analysis assumes that there are multiple constructed realities and that the goal of researchers working within this perspective is to understand the interplay between visual language and the given social context.



The four traditional modes of discourse are narration, description, exposition, and argument.



Discourse analysis aims to perceive and categorize various meaning-making processes, networks and practices from the artwork and its context. Discourse analysis, which focuses on the production, new achievement(s) and negotiations of meanings from the point of view of people in conversation and power and empowerment in the society, is critical discourse analysis. By using Discourse Analysis as a method of analyzing an artwork you'd be promoting yourself as a "critical consumer of information". You also always define the context, the scene, where you discuss the artwork.

Assessment methods and criteria

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198
Must be present at least 80 % in distance teaching, activity in discussions, the tasks must be delivered in time

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Tasks, discussions, a seminar

Student workload

Teachers: Sari Tervaniemi phone: 050 591 7339, email sari.tervaniemi@tuni.fi,
Fanny Niemi-Junkola email: fanny.niemi-junkola@tuni.fi

The main task is to write an article (5-6 pages) with 5 references.

The course will be mostly Teams meetings, we also visit museums and galleries, the final feedback session will be at Mediapolis in person.

Thu 28.9. at 10 am -14 Introduction to the course, Analysis of an conversation of two artists, Fanny, 30011

Thu 26.10. at 10 am -14 Feedback of a critical review or a podcast made as teamwork, about an artwork seen in the field trip of Contemporary Art Methods to Helsinki; gallery visits to Kiasma, HAM and galleries, Sari

Wed 15.11. at 10 - 14 Visits to galleries in Tampere, Fanny

Thu 16.11. at 10-14 Feedback of the task: analysis of an art work, Fanny, Teams

Thu 30.11. at 10 -14 Final feedback seminar with 2 opponents of the main task article with 5 sources, Sari, Teams meeting


Fine art analyses is based on discourse analysis method in contemporary art analysis context. It is an analytical process of deconstructing and critiquing visual language and the social context of the artwork. Basically the artwork is discussed in a text from several different point of views. Fine art analysis is interpretative, so do not be afraid of interpret artworks from your point of view, personal history always affects to interpretation and it makes the more interesting



The definition of discourse is a discussion about a topic either in writing or face to face. An example of discourse is a teacher meeting with a student to discuss an artwork.





Discourse analysis is the study of social life, understood through analysis of language in its widest sense (including face-to-face talk, non-verbal interaction, images, symbols and documents). It offers ways of investigating meaning, whether in conversation or in culture.



Discourse analysis assumes that there are multiple constructed realities and that the goal of researchers working within this perspective is to understand the interplay between visual language and the given social context.



The four traditional modes of discourse are narration, description, exposition, and argument.



Discourse analysis aims to perceive and categorize various meaning-making processes, networks and practices from the artwork and its context. Discourse analysis, which focuses on the production, new achievement(s) and negotiations of meanings from the point of view of people in conversation and power and empowerment in the society, is critical discourse analysis. By using Discourse Analysis as a method of analyzing an artwork you'd be promoting yourself as a "critical consumer of information". You also always define the context, the scene, where you discuss the artwork.

Content scheduling

Teachers: Sari Tervaniemi phone: 050 591 7339, email sari.tervaniemi@tuni.fi,
Fanny Niemi-Junkola email: fanny.niemi-junkola@tuni.fi

The main task is to write an article (5-6 pages) with 5 references.

The course will be mostly Teams meetings, we also visit museums and galleries, the final feedback session will be at Mediapolis in person.

Thu 28.9. at 10 am -14 Introduction to the course, Analysis of an conversation of two artists, Fanny, 30011

Thu 26.10. at 10 am -14 Feedback of a critical review or a podcast made as teamwork, about an artwork seen in the field trip of Contemporary Art Methods to Helsinki; gallery visits to Kiasma, HAM and galleries, Sari

Wed 15.11. at 10 - 14 Visits to galleries in Tampere, Fanny

Thu 16.11. at 10-14 Feedback of the task: analysis of an art work, Fanny, Teams

Thu 30.11. at 10 -14 Final feedback seminar with 2 opponents of the main task article with 5 sources, Sari, Teams meeting


Fine art analyses is based on discourse analysis method in contemporary art analysis context. It is an analytical process of deconstructing and critiquing visual language and the social context of the artwork. Basically the artwork is discussed in a text from several different point of views. Fine art analysis is interpretative, so do not be afraid of interpret artworks from your point of view, personal history always affects to interpretation and it makes the more interesting



The definition of discourse is a discussion about a topic either in writing or face to face. An example of discourse is a teacher meeting with a student to discuss an artwork.





Discourse analysis is the study of social life, understood through analysis of language in its widest sense (including face-to-face talk, non-verbal interaction, images, symbols and documents). It offers ways of investigating meaning, whether in conversation or in culture.



Discourse analysis assumes that there are multiple constructed realities and that the goal of researchers working within this perspective is to understand the interplay between visual language and the given social context.



The four traditional modes of discourse are narration, description, exposition, and argument.



Discourse analysis aims to perceive and categorize various meaning-making processes, networks and practices from the artwork and its context. Discourse analysis, which focuses on the production, new achievement(s) and negotiations of meanings from the point of view of people in conversation and power and empowerment in the society, is critical discourse analysis. By using Discourse Analysis as a method of analyzing an artwork you'd be promoting yourself as a "critical consumer of information". You also always define the context, the scene, where you discuss the artwork.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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Further information

Must have fluent English and be present at least 80 % in distance lessons.
Final feedback seminar with 2 opponents of the main task article with 5 sources


Fine art analyses is based on discourse analysis method in contemporary art analysis context. It is an analytical process of deconstructing and critiquing visual language and the social context of the artwork. Basically the artwork is discussed in a text from several different point of views. Fine art analysis is interpretative, so do not be afraid of interpret artworks from your point of view, personal history always affects to interpretation and it makes the more interesting



The definition of discourse is a discussion about a topic either in writing or face to face. An example of discourse is a teacher meeting with a student to discuss an artwork.





Discourse analysis is the study of social life, understood through analysis of language in its widest sense (including face-to-face talk, non-verbal interaction, images, symbols and documents). It offers ways of investigating meaning, whether in conversation or in culture.



Discourse analysis assumes that there are multiple constructed realities and that the goal of researchers working within this perspective is to understand the interplay between visual language and the given social context.



The four traditional modes of discourse are narration, description, exposition, and argument.



Discourse analysis aims to perceive and categorize various meaning-making processes, networks and practices from the artwork and its context. Discourse analysis, which focuses on the production, new achievement(s) and negotiations of meanings from the point of view of people in conversation and power and empowerment in the society, is critical discourse analysis. By using Discourse Analysis as a method of analyzing an artwork you'd be promoting yourself as a "critical consumer of information". You also always define the context, the scene, where you discuss the artwork.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Passed. present at least 50 % in distance lessons on Teams, most of the tasks delivered.
https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Good.
https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198
Present 80 % in the distance lessons on Teams, active in discussions, all the tasks delivered in time.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Excellent.
https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198
Present 80 % in the distance lessons on Teams, active in discussions, all the tasks delivered in time and showing excellent skills in writing and discussing the tasks.