Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Personal photographic expression
The student is able to
- discuss about the international field of contemporary photography
-experiment and produce visual material evolving personal photographic expression
-reflect own personal progress
-write about the contemporary photography for publishing

Research and Development in a Thesis Work
The student is able to
-obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
-follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
-select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
-write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the source

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, written exercises, discussions, visits.

The professional practices and portfolio part will be partly combined with the Photographer's Work course (vk24). Teacher Henri Airo + visitors
A large part of Pauliina Pasanen's Research Writing component is done independently in Moodle + 4-5 face-to-face teaching days.
History of Contemporary Art will be done in combination with visual arts students.

Timing and attendance

80% attendance required. Attendance will affect the assessment.

Learning material and recommended literature

Literature and materials shared by teachers.

Alternative completion methods

To be agreed separately with the teacher.

Exam retakes

To be agreed separately with the teacher.

Learning environment

Lahti campus, zoom and visits to Helsinki.

Student time use and work load

For a student, 1 credit is about 27 hours of work.

Contents

Photography and research consists of a multi-teacher unit:
Research Writing for Thesis: Pauliina Pasanen
History of Contemporary Art: Heikki Saros.
Professional Practices: Photographer's Contractual Practices, Pricing, Billing, Copyright, etc. -Henri Airo and Visitors.
Portfolio: Henri Airo

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

In terms of research writing, the course is linked to the thesis.

Assessment criteria

Successful completion of tasks.
Attendance and activity in class.

Assessment scale

1-5