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Methodological Photographic Practices, Open university (4cr)

Code: UVAL0154V24-3003

General information


Enrollment
02.12.2025
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Timing
09.04.2026 - 22.05.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Open University
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 12

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Upon completing the course, the student will have advanced their abilities to adapt, document and analyze, as well as shape previous studies and experiences into the courses frame of reference.

Execution methods

Lectures on theory and practice. Assigned course work. Critique.

Accomplishment methods

Lectures/exercises, demonstrations, critiques 48 h. Independent work 60 h. Contact, in class, teaching (48 h).

Content

The student learns about photography methodologies, image sequencing and documentary photography and gets basic information about photography as a research methodology.

Materials

To be announce it during the course.


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. The answer is well written or executed.

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