Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student will be able to
- conceive, design and realise a work of art or works of art and reflect on their artistic process and works
- identify different methods and ways of working in the visual arts and apply them to artistic work
- work both under guidance and independently, with a sense of purpose and developing their expression
- to use materials in an economical and environmentally friendly way
- assess and calculate production costs, professionally identify materials and their procurement
- can articulate their art and artistic work and master presentation practices
- theoretical, methodological and professional practices in the field
The student knows the discourses of fine arts, art history and the current state and theory of art.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will equip students with the processes of artistic work and enable them to focus on the development of artistic expression. The course will practice project-based working by exploring the different stages of the working process and practising the skills required in them. Work will begin by practising the implementation and presentation of the work plan and by identifying the methodological and thematic starting points of each student. Once the work plan is completed, the students move on to its implementation, i.e. the artistic work. The work will be sequenced through weekly supervision meetings and a joint mid-term review. An important part of the learning process is also the documentation of the artistic work and the keeping of a working diary. In the final phase of the course, students will practice the creation of an artist's portfolio and focus on practising the technical and content requirements. The course will end with a joint final examination and feedback discussion.

The course also includes possible guided visits to exhibitions, various writing exercises and an introduction to different phenomena in contemporary art. In addition to the in-house study, the course will make use of the Moodle learning environment.

Timing and attendance

Teaching takes place in Lappeenranta at the Skinnarila campus in the visual arts teaching area.

An attendance guarantee can be arranged separately for open students.

Learning environment

Teaching takes place in Lappeenranta at the Skinnarila campus in the visual arts teaching area. In addition to the in-house study, the course will make use of the Moodle learning environment.

Contents

The course will equip students with the processes of artistic work and enable them to focus on the development of artistic expression. The course will practice project-based working by exploring the different stages of the working process and practising the skills required in them. Work will begin by practising the implementation and presentation of the work plan and by identifying the methodological and thematic starting points of each student. Once the work plan is completed, the students move on to its implementation, i.e. the artistic work. The work will be sequenced through weekly supervision meetings and a joint mid-term review. An important part of the learning process is also the documentation of the artistic work and the keeping of a working diary. In the final phase of the course, students will practice the creation of an artist's portfolio and focus on practising the technical and content requirements. The course will end with a joint final examination and feedback discussion.

The course also includes possible guided visits to exhibitions, various writing exercises and an introduction to different phenomena in contemporary art. In addition to the in-house study, the course will make use of the Moodle learning environment.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is primarily aimed at second-year students who have successfully completed the compulsory studies of the 1st year.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations
- Poor implementation of your own work plan
- Poor knowledge of the professional concepts central to the course
- Ignoring instructions on working in classrooms and safety at work
- Non-attendance at weekly meetings, mid-term review and final review
- Failure to return a portfolio of artistic work