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Basics of Contemporary Art Methods (5 cr)

Code: IM00GP93-3002

General information


Enrolment period
28.05.2025 - 10.09.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
11.09.2025 - 20.11.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Credits
5 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Media and Arts
Campus
TAMK Mediapolis
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 25
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Teachers
Antti Haapio
Fanny Niemi-Junkola
Tiiu Baldwin
Person in charge
Fanny Niemi-Junkola
Groups
25MEDIAART
Degree Programme in Media and Arts 2025
Tags
BLENDED
Course
IM00GP93

Objectives (course unit)

The course prepares students to analyse the meaning of works of art, the relationship between content and form, and the solutions and details of their presentation.

The student is able to understand contemporary art from a broad perspective.

The student is able to keep the deadlines and receive and utilize feedback.

Content (course unit)

Broad understanding of contemporary art, introduction to concrete works of art and their presentation, and analysis of the work. Creating meaning.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes and defines concepts in contemporary fine art. The student gives and receives constructive feedback. The student identifies important practices in contemporary art. The student performs assigned tasks with supervision, follows procedures, and handles routine tasks.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student describes relationships in concepts of contemporary fine art. The student actively gives and receives feedback, cooperates responsibly, and identifies key practices in the field. The student takes responsibility for personal and group activities.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands large-scale relationships and generalizes practices in the professional context. The student uses feedback systematically for professional development and is able to present new viewpoints. The student shows very high motivation.

Location and time

Mediapolis, Teams, Moodle and galleries in Tampere

Exam schedules

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Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, presentations, field trips and learning diary.

Learning materials

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Student workload

Student 135 hours work

Content scheduling

The course starts 11.9.2025
Please see the schedule for more detailed times.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

Student must have fluent English in order to make presentation and to discuss and articulate their point of views.

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