Winter art in Theory (2cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to
-describe various aspects and applications of winter art
-describe the scientific, cultural, and artistic foundations of winter art
-identify the connections between ecological, social, and cultural sustainability and winter art
-evaluate events and locations applying winter art

Execution methods

An essay based on previously acquired expertise in snow and ice sculpting and/or completion of the Winter Art in Communities or Winter Art in Tourism course, along with reflecting on personal experiences in relation to the course literature. The essay should be 5-7 pages in length, including images.

The implementation only includes assignments that are completed independently and assessed by the teacher.

Accomplishment methods

Essay

Content

The areas and applications of winter art. The scientific, cultural, and artistic foundations of winter art. Winter art and sustainability thinking.

Materials

Huhmarniemi, M. & Jokela, T. & Vuorjoki, S. (Eds.): Talven taito. Winter Skills, 2003

Huhmarniemi, M. & Jokela, T. & Vuorjoki, S. (Eds.): Talven taidetta. Winter Art, 2003 Huhmarniemi, M. & Jokela, T. & Vuorjoki, S. (Eds.): Talven tuntemus. Sense of Winter, 2004

Huhmarniemi, M. & Jokela, T. & Vuorjoki, S. (Eds.): Talven toimintaa. Winter Activities, 2004

Härkönen, E. Jokela t. & Yliharju, A. (Eds.): Snow Design from Lapland, 2014. 

Stöckell A. (2021). Living With the Snow In the Landscape. Artikkeli teoksessa E. Härkönen, T. Jokela & M. Gårdvik (toim.) Online Living In Landscapes: The Spring School 2021. Lapin yliopisto. (s. 68-86)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Hyväksytty: Raportti, josta ilmenee opiskelijan perhehtynteisyys kirjallisuuteen sekä omakohtainen reflektointi
Hylätty: Puutteellinen tai merkittäviä väärinkäsityksiä sisältävä raportti.

Qualifications

Winter Art in Community or Winter Art in Tourism course