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Creative and Functional Methods in Social Work I (4 cr)

Code: 7S00EL52-3004

General information


Enrolment period
02.12.2019 - 29.02.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2020 - 16.12.2020
Implementation has ended.
Credits
4 cr
RDI portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
Minna Putous
Merja Osanen
Seija Hurskainen
Hanna-Kaisa Korpikoski
Person in charge
Hanna-Kaisa Korpikoski
Course
7S00EL52

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- identify the characteristics of different art forms (literature, visual arts, theater, music, dance, film, photography) as social tools
- Recognize the potential of art-based methods to promote inclusion, community, everyday activities and environments
- is able to analyze his / her art experiences through supplementary material and discussions
- can use creative methods, tools and working methods to develop his / her personality - identify levels and ways of expression.

Content (course unit)

- basic concepts of artistic expression
- experiencing and sharing art experiences
- Principles and significance of emotional work in the work of a social worker
- getting to know different methods and practicing skills: music, visual and physical expression, drama

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved: The student has participated in the contact teaching of the course and completed the tasks required during the course. The student recognizes and applies various creative and functional methods. Has a reflection of his / her experiences and views in relation to theory and professional skills.
Rejected: The student has not participated in the contact teaching of the course and has not completed the tasks required during the course. Student's Learning Objectives are not or only partially achieved.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

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