Artistic research, B, 1.5 Credits

Contents

The course is a continuation and deepening of the course Artistic research, A. The course gives an in-depth and broadened vision about artistic research and processes in contemporary art, focusing on implementing artistic research methods into an internationally oriented artistic practice.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall:

• show in-depth and broadened knowledge and understanding of current artistic research and processes in contemporary art, as well as
• show in-depth and broadened knowledge and understanding of how such artistic research can be documented and presented.
• be able to identify a clear path for her/his own artistic research and implement it within their final exam project.
• be able to critically analyze the own artistic research process and those of their peers in in-depth and broadened terms.

Required Knowledge

Participation in the course requires that the student is admitted to the Master

Form of instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and practical exercises with individual and collective assignments.

Examination modes

The course is continuously examined in seminars where individual and collective assignments and findings are presented.  For students who have not been approved at the regular exam opportunity, a further examination opportunity will be arranged within three months as well as a sampling test within one year.

Grades on the course are Pass or Fail.

Other regulations

Language of instruction is English.
 
Credits are individually tested according to Umeå University's credit rating system. See http://www.umu.se/utbildning/antagningtillgodoraknande