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Contextual-Art and Place-based ArtLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AM00CD83

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

Student

- learn the basics of the background, development and current practices of contextual art
- learns the commitment and analysis of a work of art.
- learns to develop works of art in a space and situation-bound way.
- learns material science
- learns the appropriate use of materials in terms of economy and environmental friendliness
- learns to estimate and calculate production costs
- learns to professionally map materials and their acquisition

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 04.06.2023

Timing

13.02.2024 - 12.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
  • Nestori Syrjälä
Scheduling groups
  • Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1 (Size: 18. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 2 (Size: 18. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLPRKUVA22S
Small groups
  • Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1
  • Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 2

Learning outcomes

Student

- learn the basics of the background, development and current practices of contextual art
- learns the commitment and analysis of a work of art.
- learns to develop works of art in a space and situation-bound way.
- learns material science
- learns the appropriate use of materials in terms of economy and environmental friendliness
- learns to estimate and calculate production costs
- learns to professionally map materials and their acquisition

Implementation and methods of teaching

During the course you will learn about the practices and possibilities of art-making outside the white cube. How does art fit in with its environment? What kind of situations can art in public space create? What are the issues to consider when making art in a shared public space, populated by a variety of conflicts and disagreements? The course will cover the basics of contextual art practices and learn how to develop artworks in a spatial and contextual context."

Timing and attendance

Completion of tasks and active participation in teaching situations.

Student time use and work load

5op=26hx5op=130h.

Contents

During the course you will learn about the practices and possibilities of art-making outside the white cube. How does art fit in with its environment? What kind of situations can art in public space create? What are the issues to consider when making art in a shared public space, populated by a variety of conflicts and disagreements? The course will cover the basics of contextual art practices and learn how to develop artworks in a spatial and contextual context."

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations

- Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course

- Absence of key course assignments

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Ability to work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
- Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
- Participates in a guided learning discussion
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
- Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the methods used
- Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
- Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
- Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
- Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
- Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field 

Enrollment

02.05.2022 - 05.06.2022

Timing

01.03.2023 - 26.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
  • MI_opettaja_KUVA, Kuvataide Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLPRKUVA21S
Small groups
  • ryhmä 1
  • ryhmä 2

Learning outcomes

Student

- learn the basics of the background, development and current practices of contextual art
- learns the commitment and analysis of a work of art.
- learns to develop works of art in a space and situation-bound way.
- learns material science
- learns the appropriate use of materials in terms of economy and environmental friendliness
- learns to estimate and calculate production costs
- learns to professionally map materials and their acquisition

Assessment scale

1-5