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
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19MEDIAART
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22MEDIAART
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20MEDIAART
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21MEDIAART
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23MEDIAARTDegree 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.