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Theory of Photography II (5 cr)

Code: KU00CQ26-3002

General information


Enrollment

20.01.2025 - 24.03.2025

Timing

03.03.2025 - 09.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Fine Arts

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
  • 07.03.2025 13:00 - 16:00, Valokuvateoria II KU00CQ26-3002
  • 14.03.2025 13:00 - 16:00, Valokuvateoria II KU00CQ26-3002
  • 04.04.2025 13:00 - 16:00, Valokuvateoria II KU00CQ26-3002
  • 11.04.2025 13:00 - 16:00, Valokuvateoria II KU00CQ26-3002
  • 25.04.2025 13:00 - 16:00, Valokuvateoria II KU00CQ26-3002

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