The Moving Image and the History of ArtLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: KM00GG16

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Objective

The student
• identifies the main trends in Western art history and the development of the moving image
• identifies the main events in the history of the development of film-making
• understands the impact of social and cultural events on Western art and the development of different forms of moving image
• understands the importance of cultural diversity in the history of art
• is able to search for information on art and media history
• is able to use historical references and visual styles in their own work and design solutions.

Content

• Key trends in Western art history
• The history and development of moving image and film-making
• The influence of general cultural history on Western visual arts and the moving image

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• is able to identify individual trends in Western art history and the development of different forms of the moving image
• is able to use knowledge of art, media history and visual culture in their design work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• identifies trends in Western art history and the development of different forms of the moving image
• is able to acquire and apply knowledge of art, media history and visual culture in their design work
• identifies the influences of general cultural history on Western visual arts and the moving image.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• is familiar with the trends in Western art history and the development of different forms of moving image
• can independently acquire and apply knowledge of art, media history and visual culture in a controlled way in their design work
• is able to reflect on the impact of general cultural history on Western visual arts and the development of the moving image.