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Thesis Planning (10 cr)

Code: YO00BU70-3040

General information


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 (in Finnish)

Teachers

  • Sampo Malin
  • Lotta Pyykkönen
  • Jaana Loipponen

Scheduling groups

  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • MLPRYKUVA24S

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.

he thesis planning course introduces the thesis process and its requirements. During the course, you will start to think about your own topic and the form of the artwork you plan to create. You will explore your own views on public art, and mirror them with those of other students. Decisions on the theme and content of the thesis will only be made at the very end of the course.

Timing and attendance

The course includes four lectures, small group work and independent work.

Team meetings and lectures from 16:00:
27.8.
24.9.
8.10.
29.10.
26.11
10.12. Thesis seminar

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 planning course introduces the thesis process and its requirements. During the course, you will start to think about your own topic and the form of the artwork you plan to create. You will explore your own views on public art, and mirror them with those of other students. Decisions on the theme and content of the thesis will only be made at the very end of the course.

Assessment criteria

Attendance 80% and independent work.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The course will be approved when the given assignments have been completed and attendance is at least 80%.