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Art-based Methods in Social Welfare Practice (5 cr)

Code: TO00BL80-3001

General information


Enrollment

13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

Timing

01.09.2019 - 15.11.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

14 - 22

Degree programmes

  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Teachers

  • Satu Bethell

Groups

  • TOS219SY

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply creative expression to empower clients in social welfare practice
- use visual art methods for strengthening inclusion and participation in clients
- describe the theoretical basis of visual arts within the social context
- discuss the societal impact of arts in welfare practice

Teaching methods

The aims of the course:
The student is able to
• apply creative expression as a means to empower clients in social welfare practice
• use visual art methods for strengthening inclusion and participation in clients
• describe the theoretical basis of visual arts and creative methods within the social context
• discuss the societal impact of arts in welfare practice

Location and time

A more detailed schedule for the course is available in Pakki and Optima. Contact lessons at the Tikkurila Campus.

Further information for students

Suitable for exchange students

Evaluation methods and criteria

Self and peer evaluation, teachers' feedback and evaluation. The final evaluation is based on the achievement of the course's competence aims.