Use of Pictures in Group Activities
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | SOSEM50 |
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| Type: | Elective |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| SOSALA-2015 |
3 autumn |
4.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2016 |
3 autumn |
4.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students acquire basic skills and knowledge in creative methods and practices of using pictures, for example visual expression, photography, empowering photo, film and digital storytelling. Students understand how creative, culture and art-based methods can promote clients' self-image, self-esteem, self-expression and sense of community. Students know how to organise goal-oriented group activities, in which various methods of visual expression are used. Students are able to motivate and encourage individuals and group members to express themselves with help of pictures. Students know how to work in a goal-oriented manner in creative activities and how to plan a complete creative activity process. Students are aware of their creative resources and are motivated to use and development them in professional work in the social field.
Student's Workload
106 hours, of which
- 40 hours for classroom activities and exercises
- 66 hours for the studet's individual work
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
major part of the module Knowledge Base of Social Work
Contents
- creative group work methods in the work of Bachelors of Social Services
- use of pictures as a creative group method
- visual expression, photography, empowering photo, film and digital storytelling
- activity-based and experiential exercises using methods of visual expression
- the process of creative activity
- development of one's creative resources in the context of professional work in social services
Recommended or Required Reading
to be announced at the beginning of the study course
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
lectures, exercises, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Scale pass/fail.
Pass:
The students
- have a good possession of the knowledge about creative methods and concepts in use of pictures, described in learning objectives
- are able to plan and to implement a creative process using pictures as working method
- are aware of their creative strengths
- are able to use their creative skills as working tools
- have capacities to reflect how to apply use of pictures in the context of social work
Assessment Methods
to be announced at the beginning of the study course
Work Placement
the study course does not include practice
Further Information
Students can choose between this and the following courses:
- Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities
- Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activitities
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