Course content

This course takes its starting point with the notion, that reflection and context are key to face the challenges of todays mulitple and diverse contemporary artistic practices. As contemporary artist understanding the context of the practice and its implications is as necessary as the medias and materials that shape the work.

The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event, object or phenomenon. In the course the student will be looking into, learning from and developing the frames that surround and contextualize artistic practice. Everything from the title, bio, cv, portfolios, applications, documentation represent and format the artistic work and practice, as does the specific and general, societal, historical and political backgrounds.

Critically reflecting through analysis and writing is essential to the development of the aesthetic potential, and help build a sustainable framework for the artistic practice. Critical writing skills are also a necessity when applying for funding, positions or collaborations, presenting projects, writing texts for press releases and likewise. But most importantly writing and reflection are essential and powerfull tools when developing and expanding a sustainable artistic practice.

Learning outcome

When finishing the course the student will be able to:

• Develop critical writing skills through reading, analysis and writing assignments.
• Analyse and identify contextual characteristics of contemporary art practices in relation to creating aesthetic experiences
• Support development artistic projects with writing

Learning methods and activities

The core learning activities are based on assignments reflecting directly on the artistic work and the writing of the students. Student presentations, group discussions as well as writing and feedback inform the course environment. Student active participation is key to the success in so far as the course material is shaped by the emerging artistic practices of the students.

Specific conditions

Approved compulsory assignments are valid in the current semester.

Compulsory assignments

• Participation in course activities
• Written assignment
• Presentation

Specific conditions