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

Code: 7S00EL52-3011

General information


Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 25.05.2022

Credits

4 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Social Services

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Merja Osanen
  • Seija Hurskainen
  • Hanna-Kaisa Korpikoski

Person in charge

Hanna-Kaisa Korpikoski

Groups

  • 22ASO

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