Encounter Art PrinciplesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After proceeding the study course, students will have basic knowledge of the history of Encounter Art, of its philosophy and of its operational environment. They will recognize the principles of encounter art, which are encounter, appreciation, multidiscipilinarity, structure, graduality and making choices. Students will have capacities to respect the importance and joy of self-expression and artistic work of each person.They will have capacity to make use of shared experiences to support their individual professional development.

Content

- Encounter Art History, Philosophy and Operational Environment
- Encounter Art Principles
- Visual Art Methods as Methods of Encounter Art

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, good (3)

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Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students know the history, philosophy and environment of Encounter Art. They know the principles of Encounter Art in practice and theory. They have experiences about art work and they are reflect on one's own and group's process.

Further information

Encounter art is a group-based visual arts activity in various social, health and educational settings. In the art of encounter, a person is seen as a member of his or her community, and the use of all the senses is emphasized in the activities. The making is staggered so that even an inexperienced author can enjoy the aesthetic enchantment of making art and the appreciative viewing of his work together with a peer group. The art of encounter is based on the Japanese Clinical Art method.

Basics of Encounter Art - after completing the course, studies can be continued with a 10 ECTS course. The courses together give the encounter Art Instructor qualification.