Introduction to critical writing for artists, 7.5 Credits
Swedish name: Introduktion till kritiskt skrivande för konstnärer
This syllabus is valid: 2021-02-15
and until further notice
Course code: 1FK099
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Fine Arts: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Grading scale: Two-grade scale
Responsible department: Umeå Academy of Fine Arts
Established by: Faculty director of studies, Faculty of arts, 2020-11-19
Contents
The course introduces theoretical and practical foundations for critical writing as well as the role of the written text in contemporary art. During the course, the students work under supervision to write about their own artistic work.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to
present practical and theoretical foundations in critical writing
gain an understanding of text in relation to contemporary art
formulate a text in relation to one's own artistic practice, and
gain an understanding of the text's relation to one's own artistic work.
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements for bachelor's level studies and approved work samples.
Form of instruction
The course is conducted in the form of lessons, seminars and individual work under supervision. In seminar form and in group supervision, the written work (s) carried out during the course are supervised, discussed and presented.
Special written material may be distributed during the course.
Teaching is conducted in Swedish and/or English.
Examination modes
The student is examined continuously during the course through assessment in seminars where written work is presented and discussed orally both individually and in groups. The course is also examined by submitting a written work.
In the course, the grade Pass or Fail is given. For students who have not passed the regular examination opportunity, an additional examination opportunity will be arranged within three months, as well as a collection examination within one year.
A student who has passed an ordinary examination without a passing result and a re-examination for a course or part of a course, has the right to have another examiner appointed at the next re-examination, unless there are special reasons to the contrary. Requests for this are made to the Faculty of Humanities Board. Students have the right to be tested on the same syllabus as for ordinary examinations on at least two occasions up to two years after the first registration opportunity.
The student can apply for transfer of credits for all or part of the course based on previously completed education or professional activities. For more information, see https://www.umu.se/en/student/my-studies/transfer-of-credits/
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
