Project Management (3cr)

Objective

Having completed the course the student can
- describe the most common working methods and forms of cooperation in the field of art and design
- define the phases of project work
- describe the contents of a project plan, financial plan, and project report
- document and assess project work
- plan and organize a development project related to applied visual art

Content

Learning about general practices and parties of collaboration related to project work in the field of applied visual arts and design. Studying the phases of project work – from kick-off to conclusion. Learning about project planning, financial planning, and project reporting. Checking different forms of financing. Working methods, targets, and applications of applied visual art and design in the various sectors of society.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Participation in the course is very low. Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to as-signment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Participation in the course is regular. Performance corresponds to the assignment. The completed exercises show understanding and the ability to base project design into previous knowledge and good practices. Basic understanding of project management in the field of art and design has been formed, but there may be shortcomings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Participation in the course is active. The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge of project design and management in the field of art and design can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. The completed exercises show an independent grip and insight and co-operation skills. Project design is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking and original ideas. The course tasks are well executed.

Materials

Austin,R;Devin,L., (2003). Artful Making: What managers need to know about how artist work.

Ramroth, W (2006). Project Management for Design Professionals. Rosewall, E. (2013). Arts Management: Uniting Arts and Audiences in the 21st Century

Lacy, S. (Ed.) Mapping the Terrain, 1995 Warwick, R. (Ed.). Arcade Artists and Place-making. 2006.

Schiuma, G. (2011) The value of art for business. Articles handed out during the course Web- based learning material http //ace.ulapland.fi/yty

Further information

Timing
Autumn of first year Master’s studies

Execution methods

Lectures and exercises 36 h, independent work 45 h. 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. The description of the implementation includes details on the obligation to be present in the course. Face-to-face teaching is delivered according to a pre-determined, published schedule

Accomplishment methods

Active participation in contact teaching, successfully completed exercises