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

Code: TO00BL80-3003

General information


Enrollment

24.05.2021 - 30.06.2021

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare

Teachers

  • Satu Bethell

Teacher in charge

Satu Bethell

Groups

  • TOS221SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S21, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
  • CCS221SY
    Complementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S21, Health and welfare

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 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.

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for international students.

Further information for students

The course is evaluated PASS-FAIL.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

To pass the course the student is expected to work as a member of the team, work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct, follow the provided instructions and rules, gather information and use their knowledge basis, reflect and report in the agreed manner, search information in different sources.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed