KDK2110 Art, Space and Dissemination Course description

The course focuses on the development of students’ practical-aesthetic, dissemination and theoretical skills. Practical-aesthetic work is combined with art and dissemination theory and practical dissemination. The course emphasises art and dissemination in a broad societal perspective in which the understanding of space and context plays a central role. The course is organised in the form of two projects (see below) and concludes with an exam.

The fourth semester of the Bachelor’s programme facilitates Exchanges.

Knowledge

The student

·       has basic knowledge of relevant materials, tools, processes and methods relating to practical-aesthetic work

·       has basic knowledge of relevant materials, tools, processes and methods relating to practical-aesthetic 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 practical-aesthetic expressions and has knowledge of communication and dissemination in various formats and to various target groups

·       has knowledge of research and development work in the field

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

·       has knowledge of ethical challenges in the field, as well as the environment, consumption and choice of materials

·       has basic knowledge of issues related to gender and multicultural perspectives

Skills

The student

·       can apply relevant specialist knowledge to practical-aesthetic-, dissemination- and theoretical issues

·       can reflect on their own practice due to supervision

·       can use different methods relevant to project work

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

·       can apply relevant tools, techniques and various 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 societal perspective

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

·       is capable of leading others’ artistic development projects and art dissemination work

Project 1: Art, space and installation. Individual work: The project emphasises the relationship between concept, context and material. The student will develop critical awareness of their own artistic expression. The practical-aesthetic elements play a key role in this project. The project includes a basic introduction to materials and environmental issues.

Project 2: Dissemination of contemporary art to specific target groups. Independent preparatory teaching sessions. Group work:  The project focuses on dissemination of contemporary art.  In this project, the students will work on dissemination in relation to specific target groups. The project includes one week of practical training.

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 practical-aesthetic work

• A written, reflective text (around 1,200 words).

Project 2: Dissemination of contemporary art to specific target groups (group work):

• Practical group work relating to the dissemination of contemporary art.

• Preparation of a special communication design for the practical training week.

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

• 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 three interrelated parts

1. A practical-aesthetic work

2. A dissemination text (around 200 words)

3. An academic text (around 3,000 words)

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.