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Photography Exhibition (5 cr)

Code: KU00CQ36-3002

General information


Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 15.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
08.04.2025 - 12.05.2025
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Fine Arts
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
5 - 10
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
Jenni Haili
Groups
MVALOTK25
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Photographic Art
Course
KU00CQ36

Realization has 9 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 43 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 08.04.2025 time 11:00 - 16:00
(5 h 0 min)
Valokuvanäyttely KU00CQ36-3002
LIN_valokuvastudio Valokuvastudio
Wed 09.04.2025 time 10:00 - 16:00
(6 h 0 min)
Valokuvanäyttely KU00CQ36-3002
LIN_valokuvastudio Valokuvastudio
Tue 15.04.2025 time 10:00 - 16:00
(6 h 0 min)
Valokuvanäyttely KU00CQ36-3002
Teams: Näyttelyprosessi
Tue 15.04.2025 time 14:00 - 16:00
(2 h 0 min)
Valokuvanäyttely KU00CQ36-3002
Sean Kerr Artist Talk, etä
Tue 22.04.2025 time 10:00 - 16:00
(6 h 0 min)
Valokuvanäyttely KU00CQ36-3002
Teams: Näyttelyn tiedotus
Mon 28.04.2025 time 10:00 - 17:00
(7 h 0 min)
Valokuvanäyttely KU00CQ36-3002
Köysiratagalleria: ripustus
Tue 29.04.2025 time 10:00 - 16:00
(6 h 0 min)
Valokuvanäyttely KU00CQ36-3002
Köysiratagalleria: ripustus
Tue 29.04.2025 time 16:00 - 18:00
(2 h 0 min)
Valokuvanäyttely KU00CQ36-3002
Köysiratagalleria: avajaiset
Mon 12.05.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Valokuvanäyttely KU00CQ36-3002
Köysiratagalleria: purku
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

This course aims to equip students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and critical thinking necessary to produce engaging and professional photographic art exhibitions. By the end of the course, students will have curated and participated in a public group exhibition, gaining invaluable insight into the field of photographic presentation practices.

Students will gain hands-on experience in exhibition development, focusing on the specific challenges and opportunities within photographic art. The curriculum covers key aspects of exhibition-making, including:
• Curatorial practices and the role of storytelling through photographs.
• Practical skills in display techniques, lighting, and spatial design tailored to photography.
• Theoretical discussions on the relationship between photography and the gallery space.
• The role of audience engagement, accessibility, and public programming in exhibitions.
• Digital and physical exhibition formats, including emerging trends such as virtual galleries.
• Marketing, promotion, and documentation of exhibitions.

Timetable:
ON-SITE Tue 8. – Wed 9.4. Introduction to the course & presentation of student’s artistic work, visiting the gallery space
ON-SITE Tue 15.4. approx. 10 am – 4 pm Exhibition process
REMOTE Tue 22.4. approx. 10 am – 4 pm Creation of exhibition information materials, hanging plan etc.
REMOTE Individual meetings with the teacher according to a separately agreed schedule
ON-SITE Mon 28.4. - Wed 30.4. Exhibition hanging
ON-SITE Wed 30.4. at 16 Opening ceremony
Fri 2. – Sun 11.5.2025 Exhibition
ON-SITE Mon 12.5. morning Take down of the exhibition

Objective

Opiskelija
- tuntee ja osaa toteuttaa erilaisia valokuvan esittämisen muotoja.
- osaa toimia itsenäisesti ja tavoitteellisesti oman taiteellisen työn suhteen.
- tunnistaa ilmiöitä taiteen kentällä ja osaa hahmottaa omaa toimijuutta suhteessa siihen.
- osaa suunnitella ja toteuttaa näyttelyn.

Content

Opintojaksolla opiskelija keskittyy omaan taiteellisen työskentelyyn ja näyttelyn toteuttamiseen yhdessä muiden ryhmän jäsenten kanssa. Opintojakson aikana tutustutaan taiteen kentän ilmiöihin ja otetaan selvää erilaisista toimintamahdollisuuksista sillä.

Materials

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Teaching methods

One-on-one meetings, lectures and discussions. Group work to organize an exhibition.

Exam schedules

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International connections

Students will participate in a group project to curate and build a photographic art exhibition, working collaboratively to solve creative and logistical challenges.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Production and presentation of finished photographic work(s). Critical analysis of existing photographic exhibitions and artist statements will deepen their understanding of professional practices.

Further information

In addition to joint contact teaching, the teacher and fellow students communicate about issues raised during the course in the Teams platform.

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