Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module provides a theoretical analysis of the relations between social and cultural perspectives on contemporary art as a prerequisite for creating democratic, sustainable spaces for teaching and learning. The focus on critical analyses and promotion of a complex approach to investigation of central concepts, theories and topic relate to contemporary art and pedagogy.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

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

• Current social, cultural, and political issues and how they relate to art education, contemporary art, and digital visual communication, specifically in the Nordic context
• Advanced theoretical literature on society, culture, and politics, and its application to professional practice

Skills

The student must through the module acquire skills in:

• Describing and analysing social, cultural, and political aspects of their professional practice through advanced research literature
• Engaging with advanced theoretical literature

Competences

The student must through the module acquire competences for:

• Contextualizing professional practices in art education and digital visual communication within social, cultural, and political frameworks
• Utilizing social, cultural, and political theory in the further development of their professional practice

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)