Space, Time, Place (3cr)

Objective

At the end of the course student knows
- how to use time, space and place as dimensions of artistic expression
- how to build an art work/ event with a shared theme

Content

Studying the phenomena of time, space and place. Developing the expression and pedagogical skills in performance and place-related art. The student can concentrate in the forms of installation, environmental art or performance art, and their combinations around a theme chosen together.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Participation in the course is very low. The production is narrow, superficial or poorly matched to assignment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Participation in the course is regular. The production corresponds to the assignment. Basic understanding of how to work artisticly with time, space and place in performance and place-related art has been formed, but there may be shortcomings. Reflection of the process superficial.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Participation is active. The artistic production is of a high standard. The description of the process outlines a broad entity and the knowledge of the phenomena of time, space and place can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance shows independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes artistic originality. The production has been carefully finished and the description of the process is well presented.

Materials

Kwon, M.: One place after another, 2002
Kantonen, L. (Ed.): Ankaraa ja myötätuntoista kuuntelua, 2010
Hannula, M.: Nykytaiteen harharetket, 2004
Shared readings

Further information

Timing
Autumn

Tutor
Elina Härkönen

Execution methods

Lectures and workshop studying (36 hours), independent studies (45 hours).

Accomplishment methods

Active participation to the lectures and workshop.