MEST4111 Art in Context: Aesthetics Course description

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 students will choose a specialisation in one of three areas. Contemporary practices and theoretical perspectives on:Art, design and architecture; Performance and applied theatre; or Art, design, science and technology.

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

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

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

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.

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

Individual written home exam over one week. Scope: 3000-4500 Words.

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

The exam grade can be appealed.

All.

The grades ‘pass’ and ‘fail’.

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

Approved by the Doctoral Committee 28.03.2019. Minor changes approved 27.04.2020.

This PhD course is open for PhD candidates who are working on research projects in which linguistic diversity, language barriers and professional practice are topics of relevance.

The course will be offered in English.

The course will focus on research topics such as linguistic diversity and communication in institutional settings within education, health and the remainder of the public sector. The PhD candidates will become acquainted with a variety of empirical and theoretical approaches to linguistic diversity, interpreting and professional practice. Relevant topics include the importance of power, roles, rights, and duties. Students will especially be encouraged to reflect critically upon challenges related to language barriers and communication in their own research projects.