Study Guide

Objective

The students will be able to
• expand their knowledge of contemporary painting
• position their personal style of expression in relation to the field of contemporary art
• consider their expression from the aesthetic and ethical perspective
• actively study and analyse phenomena in regional, national and global fine art and obtain information independently on phenomena and artists that support the students’ personal exploration into their own expression.

Content

The course introduces the content and modes of expression in contemporary art. What can a painting say about today’s society, and how? Which materials are environmentally sustainable? The students will discuss the available modes of expression for an artist’s message in relation to the interpretation of the viewer. The course may also include visits to the studios of contemporary artists and artist lectures on the process of painting. In addition to a painting task, the students will create a visual presentation about a contemporary painter of their choice as instructed by the teacher and based on source materials.

Materials

Written sources and lectures provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching and guided practical work; independent working; discussions of content

International connections

Students are working with teacher, reflecting and discussing during various learning bases.

Content scheduling

The course takes place 28.1.-14.2.2025.Teacher will send a schedule to all participant before start via email.

The course introduces the content and modes of expression in contemporary art. What can a painting say about today’s society, and how? Which materials are environmentally sustainable? The students will discuss the available modes of expression for an artist’s message in relation to the interpretation of the viewer. The course may also include visits to the studios of contemporary artists and artist lectures on the process of painting. In addition to a painting task, the students will create a visual presentation about a contemporary painter of their choice as instructed by the teacher and based on source materials. The technique of the course is the one chosen by the student and suitable for his/her own expression.
painting technique. The course will deepen the skills acquired in the previous watercolour course, and the range of acrylic painting techniques. Teaching takes place in a large painting room where solvents can also be used.

Knowledge before this course:
-Student can the basics of oil colour techniques
-Student is able to prepare her/his own painting frames and prime them.
-Student can work safely in painting class with the knowledge of painting mediums.

Further information

The school provides students with basic materials such as common acrylic and oil paints. However, students should be prepared to buy their own brushes, canvas, a palette knife, paper plates for palettes, plastic gloves, pine sap for washing brushes and glue and gesso for priming.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

At the end of the course, there will be a joint assessment discussion in which participants will demonstrate their knowledge of the topic both verbally and through exercises. Attendance in class and demonstration of motivation in the subject.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

No approved practical works and presence in teaching is less than 80%.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student
- can adapt given instructions to one’s own working
- can use essential professional concepts and tools and apply them to one’s own expression
- participates with dialogical manner to interactive situations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

furthermore to previous student
- can plan one’s own working and recognize the stages of working process
- can estimate and schedule one’s working
- proves to be familiar with basics and concept of the method
- works and acts with ecological and ethical principals
- is able to deepen and developing one’s personal expression
- can situate one’s working in broader connections and to the field of contemporary art

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

furthermore to previous student
- proves to master professional working skills with the method
- can analyze and develop the stages of one’s working process
- can analyze critically different solutions