KDK3010 Art, Mediation and Context Course description

10 ECTS credits overlaps with MAPO4100 Public Health, Empowerment and Health Promotion, 10 ECTS credits.

Passed KDK2100 Art, Space and Dissemination.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student:

• has knowledge of different art dissemination strategies and how they work in different contexts
• has knowledge of the field of practice
• has knowledge of art theory
• has knowledge of different stages in the production of an exhibition
• has knowledge of theory of science and methodology
• has knowledge of issues related to gender and multicultural perspectives

Skills

The student:

• is capable of demonstrating theoretical knowledge and reflection in relation to the field of art and dissemination, in writing, orally, visually and digitally
• is capable of reflecting on his or her own work in relation to the field of practice
• is capable of investigating and applying relevant theory
• is capable of wording, structuring and carrying out a project in a given context
• is capable of constructive participation in the practical training enterprise’s activity and working as part of a team
• is capable of applying exploratory and experimental methods in practical processes

General competence

The student:

• is capable of applying relevant methods, art theory and theory of science
• is familiar with exploratory and experimental methods for ideation and problem solving, and can present field-related problems and tests orally and in writing and in other relevant forms of expression
• has developed his or her ability for critical thinking
• is familiar with different innovation processes
• is capable of planning and carrying out varied work tasks and projects in accordance with ethical and 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. Teaching is progress-based, from common basic assignments to independent topics chosen by the students themselves.

Interaction between theoretical understanding and practical-aesthetic creative work and reflection is emphasised in the course. Supervision and assessment are an important part of the work process.

Teaching in the course is project and cooperation-based, to reflect work in enterprises, workshops, museums, galleries and collections. The work and teaching methods are lectures, seminars, supervision, debates, field studies and exhibitions. The purpose of this is to develop the students’ knowledge, ideas, practical skills, professional understanding and ability to express themselves.

Students on the course are required to attend workshops and to actively participate in tuition. 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.

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

Coursework requirements, project 1: Professional identity - Exhibition and portfolio (individual and group work)

• One portfolio (individual work)
• Preparation and execution of an exhibition (individual and group work)

Coursework requirements, project 2: Practical work training (individual work)

• Constructive participation in the practical training enterprise/institution’s activities
• Weekly logs from the practical training period (submitted in Fronter)
• A written report on the practical training (approx. 3,500 to 4,000 words, around 8-10 pages) with a visual profile describing the student’s experience seen in the context of the art field
• An oral and visual presentation of the student’s experience from the practical training enterprise/institution (based on the practical training report)

  The required coursework is assessed as approved/not approved.

  Compulsory attendance at teaching activities:

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

  The paper shall comply with the guidelines for written assignments and the relevant syllabus shall be used in the paper. See the teaching plans for more information about the exam.

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 8,000 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.

All aids allowed

Pass/Fail

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

The course has 30 ECTS overlapping content towards KDK3000.