Arts and Wellbeing
Yliopisto-opiskelijalle
Kuvaus
The course introduces different approaches and research methods in applied arts as well as in arts and wellbeing research.
Research orientation: how to study the wellbeing effects of art and the practices of applied arts in wellbeing contexts.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the connections between different art activities and health and wellbeing outcomes.
- Describe the main qualitative and quantitative research methods used in the study of arts and wellbeing.
- Apply knowledge of arts and wellbeing research to their own personal or professional experiences through written reflection.
The course focuses on the wellbeing potential of arts from psychological, physiological and social quality perspectives. The course includes lectures on practical applications of arts for wellbeing as well as the latest research in the field.
Arviointikriteerit
Assessment is based on how the student achieves the course learning objectives. The learning objectives are demonstrated by participating in lectures and group discussions (50% of the final grade) and by completing learning diary assignments (50% of the final grade).
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