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Visual Criticism and Contemporary Art PhotographyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IM00DT84

Credits

5 op

Objectives

Student is able to recognize different professional practices in the field of contemporary photography.
Student is able to discuss and analyze contemporary photography and acknowledge basic photographic terms in English. Students are able to create photographic work in the context of contemporary art. Student is able to produce high quality prints. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content

During the course students create photographic work. The course includes lectures in semantics and technique, group discussions and critiques. The students learn professional practices in the field of photography.

Prerequisites

Basics of the subject.

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

Enrolment period

02.05.2024 - 31.08.2024

Timing

24.08.2024 - 15.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % 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
  • Juha Suonpää
Person in charge

Juha Suonpää

Groups
  • 19MEDIAART
  • 22MEDIAART
  • 20MEDIAART
  • 21MEDIAART
  • 23MEDIAART
    Degree Programme in Media and Arts

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to recognize different professional practices in the field of contemporary photography.
Student is able to discuss and analyze contemporary photography and acknowledge basic photographic terms in English. Students are able to create photographic work in the context of contemporary art. Student is able to produce high quality prints. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

During the course students create photographic work. The course includes lectures in semantics and technique, group discussions and critiques. The students learn professional practices in the field of photography.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of the subject.

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

ViCAP – Visual Criticism and Contemporary Art Photography

Fall Schedule for TAMK 2023
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR JUHA SUONPÄÄ
juha.suonpaa@tuni.fi
tel.+358400120544_____________________________________________________

Room 10012 at Mediapolis campus on weeks : 38, 43 and 44 between 10am –15 pm.

Assessment methods and criteria

Student is present at the class, active in discussions, executing given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, excursions, group discussions and individual tasks.

Learning materials

Suonpää, Juha (2011) Valokuva on IN
Suonpää, Juha (2007) Sacred Places
Suonpää, Juha (2018) Juurtumisia
Suonpää, Juha (2021) Visuaaliset katalyytit – Visual catalysts
Bright, Susan (2005) Art Photography Now
Cotton, Charlotte (2004) The Photograph as Contemporary Art
Campany, David (2003) Art and Photography.

Completion alternatives

Portfolio or printed publication including text made by student.

Further information

Visual Criticism and Contemporary Art Photography course is part of Photography Minor.

There are no timetable overlapping with other Photo Minor courses.

Other courses you are expected to take are: Digital Image, Studio Practice, Photo Project 1 and 2. Plus these there are two optional courses you could (should) take part: International Art Collaporation and Advanced Applied Fine Art.

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

Student is able to master the subject matter acceptable way.
Student has a lot of abcenses and general activity is low.
Reached competencies are tentative and student has difficulties to apply his/her knowledge to practical work.

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

Student is able to master the subject matter well.
Student has some absences but general activity good.
Reached competencies are in good level and student is able to apply his/her knowledge to practical work.

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

Activity in full filling the teaching tasks excellent and student is able to master the subject matter well.
Reached competencies are in outstanding level and student is able to apply his/her knowledge to practical work and can innovate both new approaches and their applications in cultural field.

Enrolment period

02.05.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

24.08.2023 - 30.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % 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
  • Juha Suonpää
Person in charge

Juha Suonpää

Groups
  • 19MEDIAART
  • 22MEDIAART
  • 20MEDIAART
  • 21MEDIAART

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to recognize different professional practices in the field of contemporary photography.
Student is able to discuss and analyze contemporary photography and acknowledge basic photographic terms in English. Students are able to create photographic work in the context of contemporary art. Student is able to produce high quality prints. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

During the course students create photographic work. The course includes lectures in semantics and technique, group discussions and critiques. The students learn professional practices in the field of photography.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of the subject.

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

ViCAP – Visual Criticism and Contemporary Art Photography

Fall Schedule for TAMK 2023
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR JUHA SUONPÄÄ
juha.suonpaa@tuni.fi
tel.+358400120544_____________________________________________________

Fri 8.9. at 17-, Gallery Visit at Photographic Centre Nykyaika.
Street address: Kauppakatu 14, Tampere.


Tue 26.9. at 10-13 ViCAP, Mediapolis; ROOM 30011

Wed 27.9. at 10-14 ViCAP, Mediapolis; ROOM 30011

Thu 28.9. at 10-14 ViCAP, Mediapolis; ROOM 20061

Fri 29.9. at 10-13 ViCAP, Mediapolis; ROOM 30011


Fri 13.10., at 17-, Gallery Visit at Photographic Centre Nykyaika.
Street address: Kauppakatu 14, Tampere.


Mon 23.10. at 10-14 ViCAP, Mediapolis; ROOM 30011

Wed 24.10. at 10-14 ViCAP, Mediapolis; ROOM 30011

Thu 25.10. at 10-14 ViCAP, Mediapolis; ROOM 30011

Fri 26.10. at 10-14 ViCAP, Mediapolis; ROOM 30011


Fri 17.11. at 17- Gallery Visit at Photographic Centre Nykyaika.
Street address: Kauppakatu 14, Tampere.

Assessment methods and criteria

Student is present at the class, active in discussions, executing given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, excursions, group discussions and individual tasks.

Learning materials

Suonpää, Juha (2011) Valokuva on IN
Suonpää, Juha (2007) Sacred Places
Suonpää, Juha (2018) Juurtumisia
Suonpää, Juha (2021) Visuaaliset katalyytit – Visual catalysts
Bright, Susan (2005) Art Photography Now
Cotton, Charlotte (2004) The Photograph as Contemporary Art
Campany, David (2003) Art and Photography.

Completion alternatives

Portfolio or printed publication including text made by student.

Further information

Visual Criticism and Contemporary Art Photography course is part of Photography Minor.

There are no timetable overlapping with other Photo Minor courses.

Other courses you are expected to take are: Digital Image, Studio Practice, Photo Project 1 and 2. Plus these there are two optional courses you could (should) take part: International Art Collaporation and Advanced Applied Fine Art.

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

Student is able to master the subject matter acceptable way.
Student has a lot of abcenses and general activity is low.
Reached competencies are tentative and student has difficulties to apply his/her knowledge to practical work.

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

Student is able to master the subject matter well.
Student has some absences but general activity good.
Reached competencies are in good level and student is able to apply his/her knowledge to practical work.

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

Activity in full filling the teaching tasks excellent and student is able to master the subject matter well.
Reached competencies are in outstanding level and student is able to apply his/her knowledge to practical work and can innovate both new approaches and their applications in cultural field.