Traditions in photography (4cr)

Objective

Upon course completion, the student can readily use history and theory of photo-pictorial communication and representation towards their own productions, recognizing their relationships with the present and society, and write analytically and critically about photography.

Content

The student gets a deeper understanding about the development of photography and its relationship with other artistic fields.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Rejected (0)
The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.
Passable (1)
The performance is superficial or poorly corresponds to the assignment. In the execution, matters are dealt with unilaterally. It may contain errors or inaccuracies.
Satisfactory (2)
The performance is limited, or does not adequately correspond to the assignment. It may contain errors or inaccuracies.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3)
The performance corresponds to the assignment, shows understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. An overall picture of the matter has been formed, but there may be flaws in it.
Commendable (4)
The performance corresponds to the assignment, shows understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. A high-quality overall picture has been formed, but there may be some finishing touches.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
In the performance, a broad whole is outlined and knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. The performance shows an independent approach and insight. The performance is an intact entity that contains justified own thinking or critical reflection.

Materials

Ilmoitetaan kurssilla.

Further information

This lecture series and course offered only every other year.

Execution methods

Lectures 28 h, exam, independent work 80 h. Contact teaching (lectures 28 h) via lectures (required attendance).

Accomplishment methods

Lectures (required attendance), photography and written tasks.