Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

This module provides knowledge of diverse scientifically based methods for art educational practice with individuals, groups of people and communities in institutional and non-institutional contexts. Discussions of pedagogical principles for teaching and learning will make the students capable of making ethical, responsible and respectful decision when working with art pedagogical and art-based approaches in different contexts.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Through the module, the student must gain knowledge and understanding of:

• Historical and contemporary theories and practices of art education and community-based contemporary art specifically in the Nordic countries
• Cultural and social diversity in art pedagogical practice and contemporary art

Skills

The student must through the module acquire skills in:

• Defining, analysing, and rethinking methods in art pedagogical practices and community-based contemporary art
• Theorizing approaches to art pedagogical practice with advanced research literature from art education and contemporary art
• Planning an independent pedagogical project in informal and non-formal environments

Competences

The student must through the module acquire competences for:

• Working educationally with individuals, groups of people, and communities, particularly in informal and non-formal environments
• Making ethical, responsible and respectful decisions when working in art educational and community-based approaches in transdisciplinary settings

Type of instruction

Reference is made to §17.

Exam

Exams

Additional information

The criteria of assessment are stated in the Academic Policies and Regulations (Aalto)