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Theory of PhotographyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 2021058

Credits

5 op

Objective

The students will be able to
• recognize the key theoretical aspects of photography and place these within their historical context.
• identify the different contexts for and discourses on photography.
• present informed opinion based on their personal experiences on the topics to be discussed.
• apply the theory of photography in their work.

Content

On this course, the students will study topical key theories and philosophical questions in photography and discuss the relationship between photography and society and other forms of image-making. The course also includes a written and/or visual assignment on the topics discussed on the course.

Enrollment

26.11.2024 - 20.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 24.01.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Arts Academy

Campus

Linnankatu Arts Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

8 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Ismo Luukkonen
Groups
  • MVALOTK25
    Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Photographic Art
  • YVALOS24
  • PKUVAS23

Objective

The students will be able to
• recognize the key theoretical aspects of photography and place these within their historical context.
• identify the different contexts for and discourses on photography.
• present informed opinion based on their personal experiences on the topics to be discussed.
• apply the theory of photography in their work.

Content

On this course, the students will study topical key theories and philosophical questions in photography and discuss the relationship between photography and society and other forms of image-making. The course also includes a written and/or visual assignment on the topics discussed on the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

08.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 16.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Arts Academy

Campus

Linnankatu Arts Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

5 - 28

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Ismo Luukkonen
Groups
  • PKUVAS22
  • MVALOK24
  • MKUVAS23

Objective

The students will be able to
• recognize the key theoretical aspects of photography and place these within their historical context.
• identify the different contexts for and discourses on photography.
• present informed opinion based on their personal experiences on the topics to be discussed.
• apply the theory of photography in their work.

Content

On this course, the students will study topical key theories and philosophical questions in photography and discuss the relationship between photography and society and other forms of image-making. The course also includes a written and/or visual assignment on the topics discussed on the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

15.11.2022 - 09.01.2023

Timing

10.01.2023 - 06.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Arts Academy

Campus

Linnankatu Arts Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

6 - 12

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Ismo Luukkonen
Groups
  • PKUVAS21

Objective

The students will be able to
• recognize the key theoretical aspects of photography and place these within their historical context.
• identify the different contexts for and discourses on photography.
• present informed opinion based on their personal experiences on the topics to be discussed.
• apply the theory of photography in their work.

Content

On this course, the students will study topical key theories and philosophical questions in photography and discuss the relationship between photography and society and other forms of image-making. The course also includes a written and/or visual assignment on the topics discussed on the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

22.11.2021 - 10.01.2022

Timing

11.01.2022 - 31.01.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Arts Academy

Campus

Linnankatu Arts Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
  • Ismo Luukkonen
Groups
  • PKUVAS20

Objective

The students will be able to
• recognize the key theoretical aspects of photography and place these within their historical context.
• identify the different contexts for and discourses on photography.
• present informed opinion based on their personal experiences on the topics to be discussed.
• apply the theory of photography in their work.

Content

On this course, the students will study topical key theories and philosophical questions in photography and discuss the relationship between photography and society and other forms of image-making. The course also includes a written and/or visual assignment on the topics discussed on the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5