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Contextualizing 1

ECTS Credits
5
Course code
KR504
Included in study programme
Master's programme in Art and Public Space (2017)

Brief course description

Contextualization 1 includes theory, reflection, methodology, art history in general and the history of art in public space in particular. The theoretical content ranges from general art theory to specialized theory for art in public spaces. The student will become familiar with critical reflection and discussion, also developing an ability for the same, both in relation to his/her own artistic practice and in relation to other disciplines and areas of activity in society. This should result in the student gaining insight into his/her own artistic position regarding theory and methodology. The course’s specific aim is that the student should internalize theoretical insight for sake of practical use by focusing on sociohistorical changes in the understanding of art in public space. The course offers analytical tools, demonstrates how artistic methods are used in practice and provides conditions for creating art in public space. It gives an historical, arttheoretical and practical artistic view of the relations between art and its contexts.

The course’s learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student will:

  • have gained knowledge about various social and historical changes in the concepts ‘public space’ and ‘art’
  • have developed an ability to identify and analyse contextual problems and issues related to various concepts and art-related movements
  • be able to use historical and contextual knowledge related to the course

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, presentations, discussions, excursions, text production, group work, independent work, workshops and practical assignments

Coursework requirements

  • The student must actively participate in discussions and complete and submit all written and practical assignments and/or presentations. There is an 80 percent attendance requirement for all organized teaching.

Assessment

The tutor/teachers will give the student feedback at regular intervals throughout the semester.

Coursework requirements must be met.

Final assessment is made on the basis of the student’s presentation of his/her own work in a plenary session.

The course is graded as pass/fail.