Arctic Art, Design and Innovation (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Students will be able to identify the main concepts and process related to thematic discussion and development processes in the arctic region. Students will learn how to use research and development strategies as well as methods and approaches based on art and creativity needed to solve extreme problems.

Execution methods

The course will be carried out through lectures and workshops 32 hours, and a seminar work, independent work.

Content

The course will introduce the thematic discussions related to the research, development and innovation work related to arctic art and design. The course will introduce central concepts in the core of arctic art, design and innovation: design for social innovation, design thinking, wicked problems and applied visual art. The course will also introduce research processes and case studies on development work in the north. Arctic Art, Design and Innovation work can be applied into marginal contexts and help in generating radical innovation for both social and business contexts.

Materials

Brown, T. (2008). Design Thinking. Harvard Business Review, June 2008, 84-92. Darso, L (2004) Artful Creation: learning-Tales of Arts-in-Business. Jokela, T., Goutts, G. Huhmarniemi, M. and Härkönen, E. (Eds): COOL – Applied Visual Arts in the North. Kolko,J.: Wicked Problems: Problems Worth Solving. https://www.wickedproblems.com/read.php Manzini, E.: Making Things Happen: Social Innovation and Design. Design Issues. Winter 2014, Vol. 30, No. 1 Tahkokallio, P.( Ed.): Arctic Design - Opening the Discussion. 2012 Jokela & Coutts: Relate North series 2014 – 2020

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 assignment, demonstrates under-standing and the ability to analyze and justify. The main concepts and approaches of arctic art, design and innovation have 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 arctic art, design and innovation 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 course tasks are well implemented.