MEST4600 Aesthetics in society Course description

In this course the students will learn to see a broader perspective of the use of art, including its contemporary discourses. The course offers the possibility to delve deeper into one of three chosen areas of study through analyzing theory related to students’ own field of specialization. The course addresses a range of different societal areas. The three specific themes are interdisciplinary and will vary each year based on currents within society and the Arts and are chosen in advance by the course leaders.

The objective of the course is to broaden the students perspective on society, and how their own aesthical skills and knowledge can contribute to societal changes.

Knowledge

The Students

• have thorough knowledge of the current discourses and central theory of their chosen theme
• have thorough knowledge of interdisciplinary themes and dialogues across the various aesthetic fields and in societal contexts relating to their chosen theme

Skills:

Students can:

• be able to analyze, explore and discuss aesthetic practices on the basis of relevant theory and societal issues
• use theory engaging in interdisciplinary dialogue, independently and/or together with others to develop new ideas and perspectives.
• discuss how the aesthetic field can contribute to changes and developments in society
• write an academic text on master level that apply the chosen theme to practices in the field of their specialization.

General competence:

Students can:

• articulate relevant societal challenges and explore how aesthetic practice and theory address these challenges in different ways.
• work together with students from different course specializations to develop new perspectives on societal challenges.

This course covers topics that reflect the breadth and multidisciplinary nature of biomedical engineering. Material for the course are createad in cooperation with researchers, medical professionals and representatives from the healthcare industry. One of the objectives is to expose students to a variety of emerging technologies that play an important role in the paradigm shift towards preventive, personalized and precision medicine. The course also has a practical project where the students gain hands-on experience in designing, building and testing biomedical devices.

The following work requirements are mandatory and must be approved to apply for the exam:

• at least 80 % attendance at classes and seminars.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

• has advanced understanding of the concepts and methods used in biomedical systems for health monitoring, including non-invasive techniques, rehabilitation and personalised medicine.
• has knowledge of the practical aspects of designing, building and testing biomedical devices

Skills:

• can apply theoretical knowledge into practical settings.
• can design, implement or advance the chosen biomedical device.
• can analyse a practical challenge in the view of the theoretical and research-based methodologies.

General competence:

• can analyse, present and debate specific research subjects in light of the theoretical and practical approaches.
• can explain the subject to various audience.

Lectures, practical work (group project), site visits, labs and experiments.

None

The assessment will be based on a portfolio of the following:

• Group project report (max 4000 words) and group presentation (20 min)
• 4 individual assignments
• An individual report documenting lab work, demonstrations and experiments (max 2000 words)

The portfolio will be assessed as a whole.

The written parts of the exam can be appealed. The presentation cannot be appealed. If the overall grade changes as a result of the appeal a new presentation must be held.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for registering for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

In the event of a postponed examination in this course the exam may be held as an oral exam. Oral exams cannot be appealed.