About
Jani Vepsä serves as a Doctoral Researcher and part-time teacher at Aalto University's Department of Art and Media, specializing in contemporary art and art education. His work integrates research on artistic practices with practical contributions to teacher education development within the Art Education major, focusing on pedagogical innovation in Finnish secondary art instruction.
Research interests emphasize the shared practices of artistic occupation, art theory frameworks, and assessment methodologies in art education. These span Visual Arts and Design and Educational Sciences, addressing critical gaps in evaluating artistic competence and developing context-specific pedagogical strategies for Finnish art classrooms.
Publication trends (2022-2025) reveal concentrated exploration of art assessment systems, interdisciplinary learning models, and curriculum development within Finnish high schools. Recurring themes include portfolio evaluation techniques, integration of art with other subjects, and practical implementation of formative/summative assessment in secondary art education.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Olvi-säätiö grant for dissertation work (January 2018)
Research engagement features collaboration on the KAARO project advancing art assessment standards and diploma systems, alongside contributions to interdisciplinary teaching frameworks. Current work examines cross-subject pedagogy and assessment competence development within Finland's evolving art education landscape.
