KDK2110 Art, Space and Dissemination Course description

This programme option provides insight into contemporary art in relation to context and dissemination.

The course focuses on the development of students’ practical artistic approach, dissemination and theoretical skills. The practical artistic approach is combined with art and dissemination theory and dissemination in practice. The course is organised in the form of two projects and concludes with an exam.

The fourth semester of the Bachelor’s programme opens for international student exchange.

KD2000 Entrepreneurship in art and design.

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Knowledge

has basic knowledge of relevant materials, tools, processes and methods relating to artistic work

·       has basic knowledge of important topics, theories, issues, processes and methods relating to the field of art and dissemination

·       has an understanding of how theory and context affect artistic expressions and has knowledge of communication and dissemination in various formats aimed at various target groups

·       has knowledge of research and development work in the field

·       has basic knowledge of the discipline’s history, traditions and place in society

·       has knowledge of ethical challenges in the field, as well as sustainability

·       has basic knowledge of issues related to gender and cultural diversity

Skills

The student

·       can apply relevant specialist knowledge to an artistic work, dissemination and theory

·       can reflect on their own practice

·       can use different methods relevant to project work

·       can present specific field issues through practical projects, both orally and in writing

·       can apply various relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression

Competence

The student

·       has an understanding of relevant ethical issues and copyright

·       is capable of exchanging points of view and experience with others in the field

·       is capable of reflecting on issues relating to art and dissemination in a broad social perspective

·       has insight into different forms of presentation and art dissemination strategies

·       is capable of leading artistic development and dissemination projects

Project 1: Art, space and installation (individual work). The project involves a practical artistic approach and emphasizes the relationship between concept, context and material. The student will develop critical awareness of their own artistic expression. The project includes a basic introduction to materials and environmental issues.

Project 2: Dissemination of art in practice (group work). In this project the students work with dissemination in practice and emphasizes the relationship between art, context and viewer.

The course is organised as practical work and theoretical studies. Working with projects is emphasised. This includes both basic training and working with topics chosen by the students themselves. Students are required to attend workshops and to participate in tuition. The teaching methods used in the course are lectures, seminars, supervision and debates. Students are expected to find relevant reading material. Joint presentations and exhibitions will form the basis for discussion and assessment of students’ work.

Project 1: Art, space and installation (individual work):

• A work of installation art

• A reflection paper (1,200 words +/- 10%).

Project 2: Dissemination of art in practice (group work):

•A group work.

• A group report (the number of words depends on the project and will be specified in the project assignment).

• An oral and visual group presentation.

There is a minimum attendance requirement of 80% for compulsory teaching activities.

The coursework requirements are assessed as approved/not approved.

The exam project is individual and comprises the following two interrelated parts

1. A three-dimensional work of art

2. An academic text (2,000  words +/- 10%)

The exam counts for 100% of the grade given.

The exam result can be appealed.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grade: A-F

Two internal examiners. The course may be selected for grading by external examiners.

Ilmi G. Mathiesen