Contemporary Art Methods (5cr)

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.

Location and time

Week 35
Tue 29.9. 9.30-14 Introduction of course, IT-support, AV-kiosk
Discussions of the interests of the student and how they are related to contemporary art.
Discussions of the determinations of critical thinking and contemporary art.
Wed 30.8. 10.30-16 Visit to Helsinki, Kiasma, Amos Andersson and art galleries – presentation practices. Students should by they bus tickets to Helsinki and back by themselves for example on onnibus.com (one way is about 5 €) School pays the tickets to the museums.
Week 36
Wed 6.9. 9.30-14 Introduction to the library. Task: Make a presentations of an art magazine Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 37
Wed 13.9. 9.30-14 4 x Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 38
Wed 20.9. 9.30-14 4 x Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 39
Wed 27.9. 9.30-14 4 x Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 40
Mon 2.10. 9.30-14 4 Demonstrations of a given art work, Final feedback
Tue 3.10 9.30-14 4 Demonstrations of a given art work, Final feedback
Wed 4.10. 9.30-14 4 Demonstrations of a given art work, Final feedback

Exam schedules

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Assessment methods and criteria

5 Excellent
At least 80 % attendance on contact lessons, an excellent art project. Student can articulate their visions and opinions with a clear structure and in fluent English. 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 contemporary art 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. Student is able to lead their project.
3-4 Good
Good quality in all tasks, all tasks delivered, active participation.
At least 80 % attendance in contact 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 project made in the course shows critical thinking and the project has been made successfully.
1-2
All tasks delivered and active participation. At least 50% attendance of in contact lessons, active in discussions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, student's presentations, tasks, visits to museums and galleries

Learning materials

will be delivered during the course

Student workload

Week 35
Tue 29.9. 9.30-14 Introduction of course, IT-support, AV-kiosk
Discussions of the interests of the student and how they are related to contemporary art.
Discussions of the determinations of critical thinking and contemporary art.
Wed 30.8. 10.30-16 Visit to Helsinki, Kiasma, Amos Andersson and art galleries – presentation practices. Students should by they bus tickets to Helsinki and back by themselves for example on onnibus.com (one way is about 5 €) School pays the tickets to the museums.
Week 36
Wed 6.9. 9.30-14 Introduction to the library. Task: Make a presentations of an art magazine Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 37
Wed 13.9. 9.30-14 4 x Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 38
Wed 20.9. 9.30-14 4 x Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 39
Wed 27.9. 9.30-14 4 x Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 40
Mon 2.10. 12-15 4 Demonstrations of a given art work, Final feedback
Tue 3.10 9.30-14 4 Demonstrations of a given art work, Final feedback
Wed 4.10. 9.30-14 4 Demonstrations of a given art work, Final feedback

Content scheduling

Week 35
Tue 29.9. 9.30-14 Introduction of course, IT-support, AV-kiosk
Discussions of the interests of the student and how they are related to contemporary art.
Discussions of the determinations of critical thinking and contemporary art.
Wed 30.8. 10.30-16 Visit to Helsinki, Kiasma, Amos Andersson and art galleries – presentation practices. Students should by they bus tickets to Helsinki and back by themselves for example on onnibus.com (one way is about 5 €) School pays the tickets to the museums.
Week 36
Wed 6.9. 9.30-14 Introduction to the library. Task: Make a presentations of an art magazine Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 37
Wed 13.9. 9.30-14 4 x Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 38
Wed 20.9. 9.30-14 4 x Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 39
Wed 27.9. 9.30-14 4 x Presentations of a given artist and their art work
Week 40
Mon 2.10. 12-14 4 Demonstrations of a given art work, Final feedback
Tue 3.10 9.30-14 4 Demonstrations of a given art work, Final feedback
Wed 4.10. 9.30-14 4 Demonstrations of a given art work, Final feedback

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

Fluent written and spoken English is required, students will read, write and make a lot of analysis so a deep interest to contemporary art and critical thinking is essential.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

not passed
tasks were not delivered and less than 50 % attendance in contact lessons.

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

1-2
All tasks delivered and active participation. At least 50 % attendance of in contact lessons, active in discussions.

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

3-4 Good
Good quality in all tasks, all tasks delivered, active participation.
At least 80 % attendance in contact 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 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)

5 Excellent
At least 80 % attendance on contact lessons, an excellent art project. Student can articulate their visions and opinions with a clear structure and in fluent English. 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 contemporary art 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. Student is able to lead their project.