Space, time and bodyLaajuus (20 cr)

Objectives

The students are able to use moving images, space and performance as methods for artistic work. They can work in groups. The students recognise the most significant phenomena and art work from the fields of video art, installation and performances.

Content

The course consists of two parts: basics of moving image and basics of space and performance art. In the basics of moving image the students learn about digital photography, editing and scriptwriting a piece of video art. They also examine video art in relation to different genres of moving image and create a piece of video art. In the space and performance art the students familiarise themselves with installations and performance as artistic tools and using public space as a venue for contemporary art. The students produce a work, event or performance.