Public art

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Describe various forms of public art, recognizing their form based on view of art
- Be aware of the requirements of different environments for public art.
- Identify the interdisciplinary nature of the design process of public art.
- Apply the principles of design in a small-scale public art project.

Content

Forms of public art, such as "permanent" public art integrated into architecture and the built environment, as well as temporary, experimental forms of public art. The constraints guiding the design and implementation. Examination and analysis of a public art piece or project. Design, implementation, and reporting of the art piece or project.

Qualifications

Pekkilä, S., Kaverma, P., Lampela, K., Nisunen, P., Ziegle, D. (2021). Julkisen taiteen tilasta. Puheenvuoroja julkisen taiteen konteksteista. Taideyliopisto.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

FAILED
The performance is severely deficient or incorrect, or it contains significant misunderstandings.

Satisfactory and Adequate (1-2)
Participation is minimal. The execution of tasks is limited, superficial, or poorly aligned with the given instructions. Reporting is limited to listing things in isolation or addressing issues one-sidedly. The performance may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and Excellent (3-4)
Participation is regular. The execution of tasks aligns with the given instructions, demonstrating understanding as well as the ability to analyze and justify. An overall understanding of public art has been formed, but there may be some deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
Participation is highly active. Artistic and written performances demonstrate a comprehensive understanding, and knowledge is applied in a multidimensional way or placed in various contexts. Productions and reports show an independent approach, insight, and collaboration skills. Reporting includes well-founded personal thinking and critical reflection. The production and its reporting are meticulously finished.

Further information

The course involves the collaborative creation of temporary and experimental public art pieces in university spaces or the nearby environment. Collaboration with other stakeholders and commissioned works are also possible if relevant collaboration requests are underway.

Execution methods

Lectures 7 hours, visits 7 hours, workshop 24 hours, independent work 70 hours.

Teaching is delivered face-to-face. The teacher and the student are in the same physical space. In addition to face-to-face teaching, the implementation includes independent study and assignments to be completed independently.