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Thesis Planning (10 cr)

Code: YO00BU70-3035

General information


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 (in Finnish)

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.