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Basics of Contemporary Art MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IM00GP93

Credits

5 op

Objectives

The course prepares students to analyse the meaning of works of art, the relationship between content and form, and the solutions and details of their presentation.

The student is able to understand contemporary art from a broad perspective.

The student is able to keep the deadlines and receive and utilize feedback.

Content

Broad understanding of contemporary art, introduction to concrete works of art and their presentation, and analysis of the work. Creating meaning.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student recognizes and defines concepts in contemporary fine art. The student gives and receives constructive feedback. The student identifies important practices in contemporary art. The student performs assigned tasks with supervision, follows procedures, and handles routine tasks.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student describes relationships in concepts of contemporary fine art. The student actively gives and receives feedback, cooperates responsibly, and identifies key practices in the field. The student takes responsibility for personal and group activities.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understands large-scale relationships and generalizes practices in the professional context. The student uses feedback systematically for professional development and is able to present new viewpoints. The student shows very high motivation.

Enrolment period

02.07.2024 - 19.08.2024

Timing

20.08.2024 - 09.10.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Online learning

Unit

Media and Arts

Campus

TAMK Mediapolis

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Fanny Niemi-Junkola
Person in charge

Fanny Niemi-Junkola

Groups
  • 24MEDIAART
    Degree Programme in Media and Arts

Objectives (course unit)

The course prepares students to analyse the meaning of works of art, the relationship between content and form, and the solutions and details of their presentation.

The student is able to understand contemporary art from a broad perspective.

The student is able to keep the deadlines and receive and utilize feedback.

Content (course unit)

Broad understanding of contemporary art, introduction to concrete works of art and their presentation, and analysis of the work. Creating meaning.

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

The student recognizes and defines concepts in contemporary fine art. The student gives and receives constructive feedback. The student identifies important practices in contemporary art. The student performs assigned tasks with supervision, follows procedures, and handles routine tasks.

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

The student describes relationships in concepts of contemporary fine art. The student actively gives and receives feedback, cooperates responsibly, and identifies key practices in the field. The student takes responsibility for personal and group activities.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands large-scale relationships and generalizes practices in the professional context. The student uses feedback systematically for professional development and is able to present new viewpoints. The student shows very high motivation.

Location and time

Mediapolis, Moodle and galleries in Tampere

Exam schedules

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

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

Learning materials

-

Student workload

Student 135 hours work

Content scheduling

20.8. start of the course, lecture, briefing for
contemporary art benchmarking task, Mediapolis
21.8. gallery visit, FAA
27.8. first presentation by a student (benchmarking task)
28.8. gallery visit
4.9. 2.a nd 3. presentation, Teams
11.9. gallery visit
18.9. 4. and 5. presentation, Teams
25.9. gallery visit
2.10. gallery visit, Saskia gallery
9.10. last presentations and closing, Mediapolis

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

-

International connections

-

Further information

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