Artistic Research 4

Brief course description

The course focuses on artistic research as incorporated into artistic practice. In order to develop an understanding of different research methods and genres, the course offers teaching which can relate to diverse academic disciplines, examples of which are anthropology, ethnography, sociology, journalism, the liberal arts and empirical science. In the field of art and public space, research relates specifically to an understanding of space-related practices and relations to contexts, places and situations. The course emphasizes that the starting point for this research is the student’s own practice, and that it can and should be applied in the student’s own master project.

The course’s learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student will:

• be able to identify, analyse and evaluate artistic, aesthetic and ethical issues related to practices in public space, and to place his/her own artistic research within the field
• be able to account for the research methods that have been used in the master project, within the context of public space
• have developed the confidence necessary to do artistic research that is related to his/her own interest and practice within the field of art and public space

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, presentations, discussions, excursions, 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 course. 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.