KDK1100 Ideation and basic techniques Course description

This course provides an introduction to the development of ideas related to different techniques, materials and tools that can be used in artistic processes. Using different formats, the students learn to assess, document and disseminate their own and others’ work. The course also provides an introduction to contemporary art trends, relevant theory and different dissemination strategies. Digital media will also be used in the course as a dissemination tool, for testing and documentation, and as a form of independent artistic expression.

See the teaching plans for further information about the content of the course.

No requirements over and above the admission requirements

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge The student:

• is familiar with different ideation methods
• has basic knowledge of terms used in the field of art and dissemination
• has knowledge of contemporary art trends and relevant theory
• has knowledge of different forms of presentation and art dissemination strategies

Skills The student:

• is capable of using suitable tools, materials and techniques
• is capable of selecting and using suitable work methods and aesthetic devices in his or her own work
• is capable of using suitable digital media in connection with testing, editing and presentation

General competence The student:

• is capable of obtaining, developing, processing and presenting ideas
• is capable of stating the grounds for his or her choice of aesthetic processes
• is capable of working independently on a chosen issue
• is familiar with problems related to copyright issues

The course is organised as practical work and theoretical studies that are carried out simultaneously. Project work is an important part of the programme. Students on the course are generally required to attend workshops and to actively participate in tuition. The teaching methods used in the course are lectures, seminars, supervision and debates. The purpose of this is to develop the students’ knowledge, ideas, practical skills, professional understanding and ability to express themselves. Students are expected to find relevant reading material in addition to the syllabus, and are encouraged to use the learning centres and the resources available there. Joint presentations and exhibitions will form the basis for discussion and assessment of students’ work.

The course is taught over 17 weeks.

In order to be permitted to sit the exam, the following compulsory coursework must have been completed and approved: 

• A practical-aesthetic work related to basic techniques in the course. A written reflection (approx. 3,000 words, individual work) shall accompany this work.

• Planning and carrying out an exhibition and/or dissemination concept. A written reflection (approx. 350 words, individual and/or group work) shall accompany this work.

The required coursework is assessed as approved/not approved, and when coursework is carried out in groups, the group is assessed as a whole.  

Compulsory attendance at teaching activities:

The student cannot be absent for more than 20% of the course.

See the teaching plans for more information about coursework requirements.

The written paper shall be on the practical-aesthetic work, and shall be maximum 3,000 words long.

See the teaching plans for more information about the exam.

Examiners

The exam will be assessed by two internal examiners. The course may be selected for grading by external examiners.

The exam is a practical-aesthetic exam project with pertaining written paper. The project and the paper are assessed as one. The exam assignment will be distributed around six weeks before the submission deadline. The result of the exam can be appealed. Individual exam.

1. Practical-aesthetic project

The student shall produce/develop a practical-aesthetic work on an issue relating to the course.

2. Written paper

The written paper shall be on the practical-aesthetic work, and shall be maximum 3,000 words long.

See the teaching plans for more information about the exam.

Absence - fail

Students who do not take the exam due to valid absence, or who are awarded a ‘fail’ can register for a resit/rescheduled exam.

If a student is taking a resit/rescheduled exam, he/she can submit a reworked version of the same exam project, or a new exam paper.

A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass (with A being the highest grade and E being the lowest pass grade) and F for fail is used for the final assessment.

The exam will be assessed by two internal examiners. The course may be selected for grading by external examiners.