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

Code: TO00BL80-3001

General information

Enrollment: 13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.09.2019 - 15.11.2019; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 4 cr

Virtual portion: 1 cr

RDI portion: 1 cr

Mode of delivery: Blended learning

Campus: Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 14 - 22

Degree programmes: Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Teachers: Satu Bethell

Study unit: TO00BL80

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

Time and location

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

Further information