Experimental Winter Art (4cr)
Code: UKUV2002V24-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 03.12.2025 - 15.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 22.01.2026 - 26.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Campus
- Yliopisto, Yliopistonkatu 8, Rovaniemi
- Teaching languages
- english
- Seats
- 7 - 30
Evaluation scale
H-5
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.
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.
Content
Winter as a sensory phenomenon. Experimental and ephemeral winter art. Documentation of vanishing art works in winter conditions.
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.
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.