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Contemporary Art MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IM00DR76

Credits

5 op

Objectives

Student is able to use basic presentation practices, art theory and critical thinking in contemporary art.
Student is able to collaborate as a part of an international student team.

Content

Student gives a presentation of a given subject on critical thinking and art theories. Student makes a demonstration of artistic presentation in contemporary art space. Student makes a project with the interest of sustainable development in contemporary art.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

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)

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)

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, pass/fail

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

Enrolment period

02.07.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 27.10.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Online learning

Unit

Media and Arts

Campus

TAMK Mediapolis

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Teachers
  • Sari Tervaniemi
Person in charge

Sari Tervaniemi

Groups
  • 23MEDIAART
    Degree Programme in Media and Arts
  • 23ARTMEDIA
    Media Study Path Fine Art

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to use basic presentation practices, art theory and critical thinking in contemporary art.
Student is able to collaborate as a part of an international student team.

Content (course unit)

Student gives a presentation of a given subject on critical thinking and art theories. Student makes a demonstration of artistic presentation in contemporary art space. Student makes a project with the interest of sustainable development in contemporary art.

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

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (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

The course will be mostly as Teams meetings (distance learning) except the field trip to Helsinki where we'll be going to Kiasma, HAM and galleries, must be present at least 80 %, send an email beforehand if you cannot attend the class.
Teacher Sari Tervaniemi 050 591 7339
Schedule (but check your email every day since there might be changes)
Wed 30.8. at 9.30-14 Introduction, Inspirational list task, 20064
Thu 7.9. at 9.30-12 Presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Wed 13.9. at 9.30-14 Presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Thu 14.9. at 10-12 Presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Wed 20.9. at 9.30 presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Tue 26.9. at 9.00-15.30 Field trip to Helsinki, Kiasma, HAM, Amos Rex etc.
Wed 27.9. at 9.00-14 presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Mon 2.10. at 9.00-15 presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Tue 3.10. at 9.00-16 Presentations of 3 artists / Final feedback of the artwork inspired by a certain artist, Teams meeting
Wed 4.10. 9.00-16 Final feedback of the artwork inspired by a certain artist, Teams meeting
Tue 10.10. Deadline of the written report of 4 pages about who were the 3 most interesting artists and what did you learn in this course, deliver by email

Assessment methods and criteria

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198
As in curriculum.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures, work diary, discussions, presentations, field trip, students' art project and a report

Student workload

The course will be mostly as Teams meetings (distance learning) except the field trip to Helsinki where we'll be going to Kiasma, HAM and galleries, must be present at least 80 %, send an email beforehand if you cannot attend the class.
Teacher Sari Tervaniemi 050 591 7339
Schedule (but check your email every day since there might be changes)
Wed 30.8. at 9.30-14 Introduction, Inspirational list task, 20064
Thu 7.9. at 9.30-12 Presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Wed 13.9. at 9.30-14 Presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Thu 14.9. at 10-12 Presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Wed 20.9. at 9.30 presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Tue 26.9. at 9.00-15.30 Field trip to Helsinki, Kiasma, HAM, Amos Rex etc.
Wed 27.9. at 9.00-14 presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Mon 2.10. at 9.00-15 presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Tue 3.10. at 9.00-16 Presentations of 3 artists / Final feedback of the artwork inspired by a certain artist, Teams meeting
Wed 4.10. 9.00-16 Final feedback of the artwork inspired by a certain artist, Teams meeting
Tue 10.10. Deadline of the written report of 4 pages about who were the 3 most interesting artists and what did you learn in this course, deliver by email

Content scheduling

The course will be mostly as Teams meetings (distance learning) except the field trip to Helsinki where we'll be going to Kiasma, HAM and galleries, must be present at least 80 %, send an email beforehand if you cannot attend the class.
Teacher Sari Tervaniemi 050 591 7339
Schedule (but check your email every day since there might be changes)
Wed 30.8. at 9.30-14 Introduction, Inspirational list task, 20064
Thu 7.9. at 9.30-12 Presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Wed 13.9. at 9.30-14 Presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Thu 14.9. at 10-12 Presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Wed 20.9. at 9.30 presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Tue 26.9. at 9.00-15.30 Field trip to Helsinki, Kiasma, HAM, Amos Rex etc.
Wed 27.9. at 9.00-14 presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Mon 2.10. at 9.00-15 presentations of 3 artists, Teams meeting
Tue 3.10. at 9.00-16 Presentations of 3 artists / Final feedback of the artwork inspired by a certain artist, Teams meeting
Wed 4.10. 9.00-16 Final feedback of the artwork inspired by a certain artist, Teams meeting
Tue 10.10. Deadline of the written report of 4 pages about who were the 3 most interesting artists and what did you learn in this course, deliver by email

Completion alternatives

Students must be present at least 80 % in contact lessons, if force major the teacher may give an extra task to student if the cannot be present in some days, but that is exceptional!

Further information

Student must have fluent English in order to make presentation and to discuss and articulate their point of views.

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

Passed. https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198
As in curriculum and student must be present at least 80 % in the distance lessons. Active in all tasks.

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

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198
As in curriculum and good quality in all tasks, all tasks delivered, active participation.
At least 80 % attendance in distance lessons. Student can articulate their visions and opinions in principle. Student shows that they have knowledge in the area of the subject of the courses and that they have a good over all view of the context. Student is able to use basic determinations and vocabulary of the subject. Student knows principles and practices of artistic research. The artistic project made in the course shows critical thinking and the project has been made successfully.

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

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198
As in curriculum and At least 80 % attendance in distance lessons. Student can articulate their visions and opinions with a clear structure. Student shows that they have an excellent knowledge in the area of the subject of the course and that they have a good over all view of the context. Student uses fluently determinations and vocabulary of the subject. Student knows principles and practices of artistic methods and practices. The artistic project made in the course shows profound thinking and the expression is finessed in detail.