Art-based Methods in Social Welfare Practice (5 cr)
Code: TO00BL80-3003
General information
- Enrollment
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24.05.2021 - 30.06.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Virtual proportion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Campus
- Laurea Tikkurila
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), 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
Location and time
A more detailed schedule for the course is available in Pakki and Optima. Contact lessons at the Tikkurila Campus.
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
International connections
The study unit is suitable for international students.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Further information
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.