Photography Exhibition (5 cr)

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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Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

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.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Progress in artistic work. Activity and participation in group work and discussions.
Continuous evaluation by the teacher.

Failed (0)

Tasks undone. The student has not participated in teaching.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student
- has participated in teaching and completed all assignments
- is able to apply the given instructions to his/her/their own work
- is able to use key professional concepts and tools and apply them to his/her/their own expression
- participates dialogically in community interaction situations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

In addition, the student
- is able to plan his/her/their own work and identify the stages of his/her/their working process
- is able to estimate and scale the time required for studying/preparing the work
- is able to develop and deepen their personal expression
- demonstrates understanding of the knowledge base of a photographic artist
- is able to place their work in broader contexts and in the field of contemporary art

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student
- demonstrates mastery of the knowledge base of a photographic artist and applies it in his/her/their own work
- is able to analyse and develop the stages of his/her/their working process
- is able to critically analyse different solution models
- is able to work professionally and innovatively in visual arts tasks

Further information

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