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Safety in Art and Design Studies (1 cr)

Code: UMUO5001V24-3002

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 30.08.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
26.08.2024 - 01.01.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 150
Teachers
Maria Huhmarniemi
Elina Härkönen
Teacher in charge
Maria Huhmarniemi
Course
UMUO5001V24

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Upon completion of the study module, the student:
-Knows how to act safely and preventively in the teaching facilities of the Faculty of Arts in risk situations
- Recognizes hazard and danger markings on art materials and supplies
- Identifies potential risks related to chemicals and equipment
- Is aware of the needs and objectives of safer space principles
- Knows how to consider fellow students and staff when operating in the faculty
- Recognizes methods and practices that strengthen a safe working environment for everyone in the faculty's premises and workshop activities.

Execution methods

Lectures for 7 hours, a guided tour of workshop spaces, and online learning material. The student completes four sub-modules of exams in the online learning environment, depending on the focus of their studies. Each sub-module exam is conducted whenever the student begins working in a new workshop space.

Accomplishment methods

Online lectures, familiarization with workshop facilities, online learning material, and an exam conducted in the online learning environment. Exam in an online environment.

Content

Work Safety in the Faculty of Art and Design, general occupational safety principles in art and design studies, risk identification, discussions on the principle of a safer space. Ergonomic, physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial aspects of occupational safety. Non-discrimination and prevention of harassment as part of a safer space.

Materials

Safety instructions for working in the Faculty of Art and Design can be found on the page: https://www.ulapland.fi/EN/Units/Faculty-of-Art-and-Design/Studies/Guidance-and-advice-for-studies 



Agreed procedures for safety and crisis management: https://www.ulapland.fi/EN/About-us/Our-principles/Safety-and-crisis-management



Learning materials for the course can be found from the online classroom.


Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Successful completion of the MOOC course requires a good knowledge of the basics of the safety in Art and Design Studies.

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