Experimental Winter Art (4cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to
-examine the scientific, aesthetic, and cultural meanings of winter as the foundations of winter art
-utilize the changing conditions and phenomena of winter in their artistic work and expression
-document momentary and temporary winter art pieces in various conditions.

Content

Winter as a sensory phenomenon. Experimental and ephemeral winter art. Documentation of vanishing art works in winter conditions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

ACCEPTED
Participation in all phases of the workshop is active.
The performance corresponds to the assignment. The overall picture of the planning and implementation of winter art in the community environment has been formed. Participation demonstrates the ability to design and make winter art.

TO BE COMPLETED
Participation in the workshop is too low or reporting is incomplete / not done.

FAIL
The student does not achieve the goals set for the workshop. Serious shortcomings and problems in the student's activities. Despite the completion of the performance, the student's work does not correspond to the goals set for the workshop or the student repeatedly neglects the agreed tasks.

Materials

Huhmarniemi, M. & Jokela, T. & Vuorjoki, S. (2003): Talven taidetta. Winter Art.

Huhmarniemi, M. & Jokela, T. & Vuorjoki, S. (2004): Talven tuntemus. Sense of Winter.

Stöckell, A. (2021). Living With the Snow In the Landscape. In E. Härkönen, T. Jokela & M. Gårdvik (ed.) Online Living In Landscapes: The Spring School 2021 (s. 68-86). University of Lapland.

Execution methods

Introductory lecture 3 hours. Exercises 7 hours. Independent implementation individually or in small groups 40 hours. Final critique 3 hours.
The instruction is provided in face-to-face teaching. In addition to face-to-face teaching, there are independently completed tasks and self-study in the implementation.

Accomplishment methods

Active participation in lectures. Completion of assigned tasks.