Art and Environment Design (2cr)

Course unit code: UYTY0115

General information

Credits: 2 cr

Teaching language: English

Objective

Having completed the course the student
- can use the concepts of environmental architecture
- knows how art can be applied and integrated to architecture and build environment
- knows the common phases of designing public art to build environment on the basis of a broader scheme of landscape architecture
- is familiar with the issues connected to sustainability of public art

Content

Basics of nature-based and spatial design, principles of interaction between man and the built environment, art in the public space, art in regional planning and architecture.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail
The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.

Passable and satisfactory (1-2)
Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to assignment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and commendable (3-4)

Performance corresponds to assignment, demonstrates understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. The whole picture has been formed, but there may be shortcomings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance demonstrates independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking or critical reflection. The answer is well written or implemented.

Materials

Pallasmaa, J.: The thinking Hand Existential and Embodied Wisdom in Architecture, 2009
Cresswell, T.: Place A Short Introduction, 2004
Carlson, A.: Aesthetics and the Environment. The Apprecciation, Art and Architecture, 2000
(re)designing nature. Current Concepts for Shaping Nature in Art and Landscape Architecture, 2010