Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Creator workshop
Timing plans
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 20.10.2025
Timing
21.10.2025 - 14.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Bildkonst Virtuell
- Marika Holm
Teacher in charge
Marika Holm
Groups
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BDK23DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht23, dagstudier
Objective
Competence objectives of the study period (course)
The student:
- evaluates the importance with a command of abstract perspectives in terms of photography as well as apply visual creativity and visual possibilities of self-expression
- illustrates the importance of technical selection in terms of idea and concept
- develops his /her own work to establish an individual expression
Content
Studio work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
BA 2
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 21.10.2025
Timing
22.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
12 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Bildkonst Virtuell
- Robert Back
- Marika Holm
Groups
-
BDK22DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht22, dagstudier
Objective
Competence objectives of the study period (course)
The student:
- illustrates her/his own capacities, experiences and forms of expression in a visual context
- identifies challenges within a constantly changing field of fine arts
- establishes own expression in relation to the history of art and contemporary art
- evaluates current tutorial processes
- prepares before individual turorials
- considers and analyzes own and other people’s work
- is able to identify a societal perspective in an artist’s work and participate in societal projects
- reflects over the own expression in relation to the history of art and contemporary art
Content
Studio work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
BA 4
Enrollment
13.06.2025 - 19.10.2025
Timing
20.10.2025 - 08.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Anders Aromäki
Teacher in charge
Elina Rebers
Groups
-
FOG25DIN-JFormgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h25, dagstudier
Objective
After successfully completing the course, the student should:
- understand the basics of this data program and adapt skills in own field of study
- have a mastery of visual presentation methods which serve as a component in the planning process
Content
The basics of Auto CAD software and presentation techniques.
Exam schedules
y
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1 (pass)
The student
- participates in the course according to the mandatory attendance requirements
- completes assignments and receives a passing grade
- understand the basic contents of the course of studies
Grade 2 (fair)
The student
- participates in the course
- completes assignments in an independent manner
- hands in the required assignments
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3 (good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
Grade 4 (very good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- gathers information independently and applies the knowledge in their own work
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5 (excellent)
The student
- deltar aktivt i undervisningen
- utför givna uppgifter självständigt och visar prov på eget initiativ
- returnerar givna uppgifter i tid
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- gathers information independently and applies the knowledge in their own work
- demonstrates the development of their own professional identity
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Grade 1 (pass)
The student
- participates in the course according to the mandatory attendance requirements
- completes assignments and receives a passing grade
- understand the basic contents of the course of studies
Grade 2 (fair)
The student
- participates in the course
- completes assignments in an independent manner
- hands in the required assignments
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Grade 3 (good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
Grade 4 (very good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- gathers information independently and applies the knowledge in their own work
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5 (excellent)
The student
- deltar aktivt i undervisningen
- utför givna uppgifter självständigt och visar prov på eget initiativ
- returnerar givna uppgifter i tid
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- gathers information independently and applies the knowledge in their own work
- demonstrates the development of their own professional identity
Qualifications
No entrance qualifications needed
Enrollment
13.06.2025 - 18.09.2025
Timing
19.09.2025 - 14.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Elina Rebers
Teacher in charge
Elina Rebers
Groups
-
FOG25DIN-JFormgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h25, dagstudier
Objective
Competence objectives of the study period (course)
The student:
- appreciates cultural factors behind design and can identify phenomena and values of a particular period
- can obtain information through reflection and application of the same
- appreciates the ethical and aesthetical responsibilities of the designer from a historical perspective
- is familiar with the history and development of the art industry before the Second World War
Content
Design history before the Second World War
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student
- participates in the teaching according to the given attendance requirements
- completes tasks and is approved
- understands the basic content of the study section
Qualifications
No entrance qualifications needed
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 19.10.2025
Timing
20.10.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Konst, foto och design Virtuell
- Emma Westerlund
Groups
-
BDK23DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht23, dagstudier
-
BDK23DF-JBildkonstnär (YH), fotografering, ht23, dagstudier
-
FOG23DGD-JFormgivare (YH), grafisk design, h23, dagstudier
-
FOG23DIN-JFormgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h23, dagstudier
Objective
Study period (course) learning objectives
The student:
- knows their respective industry and has networks within it
- can reflect their own profession to the demands of working life
- has knowledge of pricing
- knows the basics of copyright
- is able to critically evaluate the impact their own work has on climate and society
- has basic knowledge about circular economy and limited planetary resources
- knows how to formulate quotes, invoices, agreements and the like
- has knowledge of professional communication
Content
Lectures, workshops, discussions, individual work, supervision
Teaching methods
Lectures, workshops, individual studies
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
Attendance at at least 70% of the lectures and course assignments
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 28.09.2025
Timing
29.09.2025 - 11.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Lars Rebers
- Maria Björkholm
Groups
-
BDK25DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht25, dagstudier
Objective
Learning goals of the study unit (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• be aware of the discourse of philosophy through history, from Plato to the 19th century
• be able to recount and write about some philosophical movements from Plato to the 19th century
• be able to describe how one of these philosophers relate to the student’s own artistic work
Content
Contents of the study unit
Lectures, group assignments, artistic assignments that relate to the topic of the course, as well as independent work
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
No prior prerequisites
Enrollment
01.07.2025 - 30.11.2025
Timing
12.11.2025 - 31.03.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Terese Herrgård-Backlund
- Konst, foto och design Virtuell
- Emma Westerlund
Teacher in charge
Emma Westerlund
Groups
-
FOG22DIN-JFormgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h22, dagstudier
-
FOG22DGD-JFormgivare (YH), grafisk design, h22, dagstudier
-
BDK22DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht22, dagstudier
-
BDK22DF-JBildkonstnär (YH), fotografering, ht22, dagstudier
Objective
Competence objectives of the study period (course)
The student:
- develops an open and critical attitude to art and culture and their role in society
- is familiar with relevant research methods and able to make use of relevant professional skills and knowledge in the field of research methods
- can formulate independent and creatively relevant research questions
- is able to document and critically review methods and results within their field
Content
Relevant research methods in the visual field. Research questions, overall plan of a planned thesis.
Teaching methods
Lectures, workshops, individual studies
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Attendance (min 70%) and approved course assignments
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 20.10.2025
Timing
20.10.2025 - 30.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Bildkonst Virtuell
- Marika Holm
Groups
-
BDK25DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht25, dagstudier
Objective
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• understand the need for creating a personal expression
• have started their development towards an identity as a photographic artist
• be able to plan a simple visual project
• be able to easily verbalise ideas and photographic images
• be able to refer to the history of the art of photography, and connect their own ideas to the history of photography
Content
Contents of the study unit
Developing personal expression though the practice of photography, tutoring and discussions.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
No prior prerequisites
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 05.09.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 19.09.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
- Degree Programme in Music and Performing Arts
Teachers
- Emma Westerlund
- Jonas Rak
- Elina Rebers
- Marika Holm
Groups
-
FOG25DGD-JFormgivare (YH), grafisk design, h25, dagstudier
-
BDK25DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht25, dagstudier
-
FOG25DIN-JFormgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h25, dagstudier
Objective
Competence objectives of the study period (course)
The student:
- is familiar with their school and department
- is able to reflect on their studies, curriculum, and the structure of the studies
- is familiar with Peppi as a tool for individual student guidance and planning
- knows about different ways of studying, learning methods and learning tools
- knows how to use Novia's information channels
- is familiar with the questions of sustainability within the field of culture from a professional point of view
- has sufficient information and communication technology skills to complete her/his studies
- is able to study individually as well as in a group
Content
Information about the studies, the university and different channels of information.
Information of high relevance for the course: Novia Intranet - studies - Bachelor Degree Students
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass: The student is well informed regarding how the UAS is structured and is independently able to navigate within the UAS functions.
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 08.09.2025
Timing
08.09.2025 - 10.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
9 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Bildkonst Virtuell
- Marika Holm
Groups
-
BDK24DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht24, dagstudier
Objective
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• create their own artistic works using different printmaking techniques
• find an individual style in printmaking
• be able to apply the principles of sustainable development and responsible use of material resources
• account for the techniques and tools of printmaking, as well as occupational safety
Content
Contents of the study unit
Lectures, group assignments, artistic assignments connected to the topic, as well as independent work.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No prior prerequisites
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 19.10.2025
Timing
20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Bildkonst Virtuell
- Marika Holm
Teacher in charge
Marika Holm
Groups
-
FOG24DIN-JFormgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h24, dagstudier
-
BDK24DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht24, dagstudier
-
FOG24DGD-JFormgivare (YH), grafisk design, h24, dagstudier
Objective
Learning Objectives of the Study Period (Course)
The student:
- is familiar with concepts and ideas regarding the art scene of the 19th and 20th centuries.
- has an understanding of content, form, and expression.
- masters analytical and reflective thinking.
- has the ability define visual culture and the challenges within the field.
- has the ability to interpret artistic expressions and their connection to time and space.
Content
Through the courses Art History 1 and Art History 2, you will gain knowledge about the major movements in Western art history and the background of various ideas and styles. You will familiarize yourself with the artists and expressions of different epochs and understand how the ideas of past eras still influence the visual culture of our time. Classical art history is combined with contemporary visual cultural studies, and we include everything from artworks to mass images, architecture, and design. What makes certain visual works stronger than others, and what do the works say about the time they were created in? You will practice seeing and understanding, deciphering codes, and developing critical thinking as well as the ability to express yourself in reflective writing. In filmed interviews, you will meet people working in the cultural and art fields who discuss the importance of knowing cultural history to understand one’s own identity and other cultures.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Art History 1
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 02.11.2025
Timing
10.11.2025 - 27.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Bildkonst Virtuell
- Marika Holm
Groups
-
BDK25DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht25, dagstudier
Objective
After completing this course, the student is expected to:.
• be able to give an account of the basic functionality of a film camera
• be able to identify the basic functions of an editing program
• be able to create short films or video works
• be familiar with non-narrative films, experimental film, and associated ideas
• be able to plan a video work and exhibit it in the form of an exhibition
Prerequisites
No prior prerequisites
Content
Contents of the study unit
Lectures, group assignments and independent work
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
No prior prerequisites
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 26.10.2025
Timing
27.10.2025 - 05.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
9 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Ursula Sepponen
- Marika Holm
Teacher in charge
Marika Holm
Groups
-
BDK24DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht24, dagstudier
Objective
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have developed an individual artistic practice and be able to connect it to art theory
• be familiar with and able to define the diversity of contemporary art
• be able to communicate about contemporary art and design and their connection to the tradition of art history
• understand the concept of context and how it relates to contemporary art
• be able to read and refer to texts about art and art theory
Content
Contents of the study unit
Lectures, group assignments, artistic assignments connected to the topic, as well as independent work in order to understand the relationship between artistic practice, contemporary art and theory. Questions of contemporary art and its role, meaning and function in today’s society. Exhibition planning.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No prior prerequisites
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 07.09.2025
Timing
08.09.2025 - 26.09.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Bildkonst Virtuell
- Robert Back
- Marika Holm
Groups
-
BDK25DB-JBildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht25, dagstudier
Objective
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• be able to choose an artistic expression that corresponds to how they see and interpret the surrounding world, and be able to use drawing to process the results
• be able to use different tools, materials and techniques in their work
• be able to visualise their ideas
• be able to make sketches in many different environments
• be able to make use of the skills taught in the course in daily independent work
• be aware of the role of drawing in contemporary art
Content
Contents of the study unit
Lectures, reviews of presentation techniques, group assignments, artistic assignments connected to the topic, as well as independent work.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
No prior prerequisites
Enrollment
13.06.2025 - 17.09.2025
Timing
18.09.2025 - 13.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Johanna Öst Häggblom
Teacher in charge
Elina Rebers
Groups
-
FOG25DIN-JFormgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h25, dagstudier
Objective
Study period (course) learning objectives
The student:
- understands the central importance of being able to draw and sketch
- masters the most important functions concerning drawing
- can translate surroundings, motifs and thoughts into simple basic drawing
- masters the basics of perspective drawing
Content
Basic drawing and methods
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No specific entrance qualifications
Enrollment
13.06.2025 - 16.11.2025
Timing
17.11.2025 - 12.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Visual Arts
Teachers
- Anders Aromäki
Teacher in charge
Elina Rebers
Groups
-
FOG25DIN-JFormgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h25, dagstudier
Objective
Competence objectives of the study period (course)
The student:
- has basic knowledge about the tools in the workshop and how to use them
- knows how to use the materials in an economical and ecological way
- promotes the use of sustainable and locally produced materials
- understands the value of workshop discipline, safety and order
Content
The basics of wood workshop tools, machines and materials.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
No entrance qualifications needed