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Introduction to Photography (4cr)

Code: UTAK0113V24-3008

General information


Enrollment
12.08.2025 - 02.10.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
10.10.2025 - 31.12.2025
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Faculty of Art and Design
Campus
Yliopisto, Yliopistonkatu 8, Rovaniemi
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
7 - 15
Teachers
Anu Jormalainen
Teacher in charge
Anu Jormalainen
Course
UTAK0113V24

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student knows how to use the key tools of photography, utilize and apply the visual means of photography, and apply the concepts of space and time towards their own photographic expression.

Execution methods

Guided exercises and critique 48h, independent work 60 h.
Contact, in class, teaching (48 h) Presence required.

Accomplishment methods

Participation in exercises and approved assigned tasks.

Content

Introduction to the basics of photography and photographic practices. In the workshops, the special needs of educational fields can be taken into account.

Materials

To be announced in class.


Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass/Fail

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

REJECTED
The performance is very incomplete or incorrect or contains significant misunderstandings.

ACCEPTED
The performance corresponds to the assignment, shows understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. An overall picture has been formed.

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