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Degree Programme in Visual Arts

Degree:

Credits:
27 ects

Creator workshop
Code
(ÖH23KV-J)
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
  • BDK23DB-J
    Bildkonstnär (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-J
    Bildkonstnär (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-J
    Formgivare (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-J
    Formgivare (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-J
    Bildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht23, dagstudier
  • BDK23DF-J
    Bildkonstnär (YH), fotografering, ht23, dagstudier
  • FOG23DGD-J
    Formgivare (YH), grafisk design, h23, dagstudier
  • FOG23DIN-J
    Formgivare (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-J
    Bildkonstnär (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-J
    Formgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h22, dagstudier
  • FOG22DGD-J
    Formgivare (YH), grafisk design, h22, dagstudier
  • BDK22DB-J
    Bildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht22, dagstudier
  • BDK22DF-J
    Bildkonstnär (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-J
    Bildkonstnär (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-J
    Formgivare (YH), grafisk design, h25, dagstudier
  • BDK25DB-J
    Bildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht25, dagstudier
  • FOG25DIN-J
    Formgivare (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-J
    Bildkonstnär (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-J
    Formgivare (YH), inredningsarkitektur, h24, dagstudier
  • BDK24DB-J
    Bildkonstnär (YH), bildkonst, ht24, dagstudier
  • FOG24DGD-J
    Formgivare (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-J
    Bildkonstnär (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-J
    Bildkonstnär (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-J
    Bildkonstnär (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-J
    Formgivare (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-J
    Formgivare (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