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MESTD4112 Art in Context: Aesthetics Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Kunst i kontekst: estetikk
Study programme
Masterstudium i estetiske fag - deltid
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

This course elucidates relevant theory and concepts for both the interdisciplinary and specific art fields. The course presents concepts that are important in contemporary international aesthetic fields through theory and examples including contemporary expressions in art, design, craft, dramatic art, applied theatre, fashion and performance, as well as recent artistic research and scholarly research. 

 

The course covers documentation, selection and analyses of relevant examples in the student’s own field of interest, as well as interdisciplinary Cooperation.

Required preliminary courses

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The student:

  • has broad knowledge of theoretical perspectives on the interdisciplinary aesthetic field
  • has in-depth knowledge of recent international aesthetic theory and practice in specific fields
  •  has broad knowledge of relevant forms of reference and documentation

Skills

The student:

  • is capable of analysing relevant theories in the field and working independently with practical and theoretical problem-solving
  • is capable of reflecting on diversity and different ethical perspectives in the aesthetic field
  • is capable of assessing and critically reflecting on the influence of  technology in the aesthetic field
  • is capable of selecting, analysing and discussing relevant contemporary works in the international and Nordic aesthetic field

Competence

The student:

  • is capable of communicating with various target groups about research questions, analyses and positions in the interdisciplinary aesthetic field

Teaching and learning methods

The course provides a joint introduction to relevant art theories and perspectives on ethics and diversity for an interdisciplinary aesthetic field. The student will then choose to specialise in one of three areas:

 

Contemporary practices and theoretical perspectives on:

  • Art, design and architecture.
  • Performance and applied theatre.
  • Art, design, science and Technology.

Teaching consists of lectures, workshops, seminars and group assignments. Students will prepare for the exam by reading the required literature, seeking out relevant work and participating in teaching activities and group work. Teaching will be in both Norwegian og English.

Course requirements

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can take the exam:

 

  • Minimum 80% attendance in compulsory teaching activities
  • Individual presentation for fellow students and lecturers in an R&D seminar

Assessment

Individual written home exam over two weeks. Scope: 3000-4500 Words.

 

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

The exam will be in the 4th semester.

 

The exam grade can be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All.

Grading scale

The grades ‘pass’ and ‘fail’.

Examiners

Two examiners. External examiners are used regularly.