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

Code: 7S00EL52-3013

General information


Enrolment period

23.11.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Credits

4 op

Virtual portion

1 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Online learning

Unit

Social Services and Health Care

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Seija Hurskainen
  • Marianne Laiti
  • Hanna-Kaisa Korpikoski

Groups

  • 23ASO

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