History of Art and Design (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student
• understands the key characteristics and trends with respect to the history of European art, architecture and design
• understands the way Western arts and crafts developed into industrial design
• knows the essential trends as well as major artists and designers of the Western world
• understands the economical, social and historical context of arts and crafts, architecture and industrial design
• is able to understand and evaluate their own professional activities in the context of the history of art and design.

Content

• Essential history of European art and architecture
• Major trends and actors of the art industry and design
• Industrial art and design in Finland

Location and time

Hämeentie 135 D

Materials

Honour, Hugh & Fleming, John 1992 (1982). World History of Art. London: Calman & King Ltd.
Hessel, Katy 2023. The Story of Art Without Men. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures

Exam schedules

Final examination at the end of the course.

Completion alternatives

Classroom lectures are obligatory.

Student workload

The weekly working hours of a student is 1,5 cr which is equivalent to 40 hours of studies. 40 hours is formed from approx. 23 hours of contact studies with a lecturer. The remaining hours is spent by independent literature survey or practical work. 1 credit (cr) is equivalent to 26 hours (h).

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• understands the main features and trends in the history of European art, architecture and design
• is aware of the development of Western craftsmanship into art and industrial design
• knows the main influences of Western and Finnish art and design
• is able to examine art, architecture, crafts and design in relation to economic, social and industrial developments
• is able to evaluate their own professional activities in relation to the history of art and design.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• is familiar with the main features and trends in the history of European art, architecture and design
• masters the development of Western craftsmanship into art and industrial design
• knows the main influences of Western and Finnish art and design
• is able to examine art, architecture, crafts and design in relation to economic, social and industrial developments
• is able to evaluate and reflect on their own professional activities in relation to the history of art and design.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has a broad knowledge of the main features and trends in the history of European art, architecture and design
• has extensive knowledge of the development of Western craftsmanship into art and industrial design
• has extensive knowledge of the main influences on Western and Finnish art and design
• is able to examine art, architecture, crafts and design in relation to economic, social and industrial developments
• is able to evaluate and reflect skilfully on their own professional activities in relation to the history of art and design.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• understands the main features and trends in the history of European art, architecture and design
• is aware of the development of Western craftsmanship into art and industrial design
• knows the main influences of Western and Finnish art and design
• is able to examine art, architecture, crafts and design in relation to economic, social and industrial developments
• is able to evaluate their own professional activities in relation to the history of art and design.

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance required