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Master’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Fine Arts

Degree:
Master of Culture and Arts

Degree title:
Kuvataiteilija (ylempi AMK)

Credits:
60 ects

Master of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts 24S, Lappeenranta
Code
(MLPRYKUVA24S)
Master of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts 23S, Lappeenranta
Code
(MLPRYKUVA23S)
Master of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts 22S, Lappeenranta
Code
(MLPRYKUVA22S)
Master of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts 21S, Lappeenranta
Code
(YKUVA21SLPR)
Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

20.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lappeenranta

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Sampo Malin
  • Lotta Pyykkönen
  • MI_opettaja_YAMK, Ylempi AMK, kulttuuriala Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLPRYKUVA23S
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student knows
- practices of public art
- current forms of competition and contractual practices
- recognizes the place of public art as part of society and knows its history
- evaluate the operating environment of the artist and the client

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of various lectures and assignments. Lectures are given by experts in the field.
Teaching will be delivered by distance learning.

Timing and attendance

Teams lectures from16-19

20.9.
4.10.
1.11.
8.11.
14.11.
15.11.
29.11.

Learning material and recommended literature

Expert lectures, material delivered in Moodle.

Learning environment

Teams, as well as individual and small group tasks.

Student time use and work load

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 student hours. Total 5 credits.

Contents

The course covers the different models of public art, current forms of competition, contractual practices and copyright, as well as the history of public art in Finland.
You will learn about the history of public art both in Finland and abroad.
Learning about the place of public art in society, new opportunities.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

YAMK course of study.

Assessment criteria

Aktiivinen osallistuminen luennoille ja annettujen tehtävien hyväksytysti suoritettaminen. Opintopäiväkirjan palauttaminen.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

- Poor attendance at lectures
- Poor quality or failure to return the logbook.

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

- To complete the logbook in accordance with the conditions set out in the Approved conditions.
- Attends sufficient lectures

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

- To complete the logbook in accordance with the conditions set out in the Approved conditions.
- Attends sufficient lectures
- Reflects in the diary on the topics of the various lectures.

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

- To complete the logbook in accordance with the conditions set out in the Approved conditions.
- Attends sufficient lectures
- Reflects in the diary on the topics of the various lectures.
- Processes and analyses the lectures given in the logbook in a comprehensive manner.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

26.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Sampo Malin
  • Heikki Saros
  • Tarja Saarnisto
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLPRYKUVA23S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The thesis consists of a written part and a design for a public artwork. The process includes an exhibition of the students' plans for a public artwork, and a critique.

The thesis design course introduces the thesis process and its requirements. During the course, students will begin to consider their own topic and the form of the artwork they plan to create. Decisions on the theme and content of the thesis are made only at the very end of the course.

Timing and attendance

The course includes four lectures and independent work.

Learning material and recommended literature

Literature links can be found in the Moodle folder of the course.

Learning environment

Teams

Student time use and work load

A minimum of 80% attendance is required. 1 credit corresponds to 27 hours of study. The course is 5 credits.

Contents

The thesis consists of a written part and a design for a public artwork. The process includes an exhibition of the students' plans for a public artwork, and a critique.

The thesis design course introduces the thesis process and its requirements. During the course, students will begin to consider their own topic and the form of the artwork they plan to create. Decisions on the theme and content of the thesis are made only at the very end of the course.

Assessment criteria

Attendance 80% and independent work.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

-Unsatisfactory attendance at lectures.
-Non-return of assignments

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

-An idea and outline of your own thesis

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

Plans for the theme of the thesis and the topic of the artistic section.

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

A clear plan and objectives for your own thesis process.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

20 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Aura Seikkula
  • Sampo Malin
  • Lotta Pyykkönen
  • Heikki Saros
Groups
  • MLPRYKUVA23S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- implement the thesis on the basis of an approved thesis plan
- present the results or output of their thesis
- report on their thesis in writing in accordance with the thesis guidelines of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- as a maturity test, write a blog post, a press release or an article.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The thesis module consists of the independent preparation and supervision of an artistic thesis and the related research report. The course concludes with the publication of the artistic thesis, the submission of the research report and the maturity essay.

Supervision will take place both online and in situations requiring the presence of the student. The research report will be supervised online.

The course includes 2 seminars covering both parts of the thesis. In the intermediate seminar, the student will present the thesis phase of his/her thesis. The mid-term seminar will assess whether the thesis can be published according to the timetable. The mid-term seminar will take place online. The thesis seminar will provide feedback on the student's thesis and will take place at the place where the artistic part of the thesis is published. If the student's publication location is different from the group publication location, the thesis seminar will be arranged separately.

Timing and attendance

Attendance at seminars is required to complete the course.

Learning environment

Teams and independent work.

Student time use and work load

he course is 20 credits, which is 540h of study.

Contents

During the course, students will focus on the preparation of an artistic thesis and a research report on the thesis for publication. Students will participate in tutorials and seminars on the implementation of both components. As a rule, the supervision will take place among the whole group. The artistic thesis will be supervised in the form of a mid-term review. In these critiques, the artistic component will be jointly reflected upon on the basis of the student's presentation. The report is read in pairs and peer feedback is given. The reports are also discussed among the whole group. Personal guidance is also provided for the report, if necessary.

Participation in the mid-term and thesis seminars is compulsory. The seminars will be taught and separate instructions for participation will be given in Moodle. Once the thesis has been fully approved, the student will take a maturity examination.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Successful completion of the thesis design course and participation in the subject seminars included in the course.

Assessment criteria

The teacher may ask the student to complete the course if it is important for the completion of the thesis process and the student's graduation.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

-Failure to return the thesis
-Failure to comply with the requirements of the thesis.

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

- be able to carry out the thesis on the basis of an approved thesis plan
- present the results or output of their thesis
- report their thesis in writing in accordance with the LAB-ammattikorkeakoulu's thesis guidelines
- write a press release or article as a maturity report.

The supervisor may ask the student to complete or correct the process deliverable or parts of the thesis in order for the thesis to be published and approved. Supervision will follow the LAB guidelines and criteria. The Visual Arts specific assessment criteria and assessment guidance questions can be found in Moodle YAMK Visual Arts.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 27.05.2024

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
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Sampo Malin
  • MI_opettaja_YAMK, Ylempi AMK, kulttuuriala Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLPRYKUVA23S
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Student
- is able to research, analyze and report about projects
- project management and administration
- understand the possibilities of cooperation and subcontracting

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is mainly delivered through team meetings and distance learning.

Contents

The course introduces the different stages and levels of production of a public artwork. Through cases and processes opened up by guest lecturers, you will learn about the specificities, problems and opportunities of producing public art.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Public Art Theory and Practice course is required as a foundation for the course

Assessment criteria

Lecture diary and discussions during lectures. Lectures require 80% attendance.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

-Unsatisfactory attendance at lectures.
-Low-quality or unreturned learning diary.

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

The student will identify different processes in the production of public art, and will be able to determine the possibilities of subcontracting in art production.

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

Students will identify changes in the processes of public art. He/she understands the variability of projects in terms of preparation, management and production. Understand the possibilities of subcontracting in the production of art.

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

Students will be able to identify and respond to changes in public art processes. They understand the diversity of projects in terms of preparation, management and production, and are able to find solutions to problems independently. Understand the potential of subcontracting in the production of art.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 28.05.2024

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
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Sampo Malin
  • MI_opettaja_YAMK, Ylempi AMK, kulttuuriala Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLPRYKUVA23S
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Student
- understand the features of the public art process
- learns about communication and stakeholder activities
- learns about tendering and business cooperation related to public art
- knows the practices related to the production and presentation of art

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course focuses on the issues of the working life of the visual artist in terms of the design and implementation of public art. Lectures will be given by people working in key positions in the field, focusing on their subject through a practical approach.

Public art projects and the analysis of their content, as well as the process of taking them forward to implementation, will be the focus of the course.

Timing and attendance

Teams lectures and study journal.

Learning material and recommended literature

Can be found in the Moodle folder of the course.

Learning environment

Teams

Student time use and work load

1 credit is 27h. The course is 5 credits.

Assessment criteria

Completion of the course requires 80% attendance in lectures and a successfully returned lecture diary.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

-Unsatisfactory attendance at lectures
-Unreturned or poor quality lecture diary

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

-The student will identify the problem areas in the working processes of public art
-The student can interpret the guidelines for public art projects

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

-The student will identify the problematic aspects of working processes in public art and will be able to outline the ways of processing them.
-The student will be able to interpret the guidelines for public art projects and analyse their requirements.

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

The student will identify the problem areas in the working processes of public art and will be able to outline ways of processing them and possible solutions.
-The student will be able to interpret the guidelines for public art projects and analyse their requirements.
-The student will be able to outline the requirements of public art processes and understand how to start solving them.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

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 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Sampo Malin
  • MI_opettaja_YAMK, Ylempi AMK, kulttuuriala Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLPRYKUVA24S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student knows
- practices of public art
- current forms of competition and contractual practices
- recognizes the place of public art as part of society and knows its history
- evaluate the operating environment of the artist and the client

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Sampo Malin
  • Lotta Pyykkönen
Groups
  • MLPRYKUVA24S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The thesis consists of a written part and a design for a public artwork. The process includes an exhibition of the students' plans for a public artwork, and a critique.

The thesis design course introduces the thesis process and its requirements. During the course, students will begin to consider their own topic and the form of the artwork they plan to create. Decisions on the theme and content of the thesis are made only at the very end of the course.

Timing and attendance

The course includes four lectures and independent work.

Learning material and recommended literature

Literature links can be found in the Moodle folder of the course.

Learning environment

Teams

Student time use and work load

A minimum of 80% attendance is required. 1 credit corresponds to 27 hours of study. The course is 5 credits.

Contents

The thesis consists of a written part and a design for a public artwork. The process includes an exhibition of the students' plans for a public artwork, and a critique.

The thesis design course introduces the thesis process and its requirements. During the course, students will begin to consider their own topic and the form of the artwork they plan to create. Decisions on the theme and content of the thesis are made only at the very end of the course.

Assessment criteria

Attendance 80% and independent work.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

-Unsatisfactory attendance at lectures.
-Non-return of assignments

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

-An idea and outline of your own thesis

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

Plans for the theme of the thesis and the topic of the artistic section.

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

A clear plan and objectives for your own thesis process.