COURSE SYLLABUS Individual artistic work Year 1 Scope of the course 55.5 ECTS credits. Entry requirements -year programme in Fine Arts. Level Basic level (first-cycle). Course contents The course will introduce the students to the main subject, Fine Arts, by providing them with opportunities to familiarise themselves with various artistic techniques, materials and forms. Students will receive supervision which will support them to develop their ideas and concepts as well as a probing, experimental approach to the design of their working methods. In the course, field of contemporary art. This will take the form of artist presentations, lectures and study visits and contextualise themselves. It will also be discussed in professor-led groups, group critiques and studio talks. In addition, the course comprises a writing exercise where the students explore the role of critical viewing by writing art critique from an arti Page 1 of 24
begin with a month-long introductory section comprising practical information about the school and the study programme. The introduction will also include a short study trip in Sweden. Expected learning outcomes After completing the course, students should be able to: display knowledge of the techniques, forms and materials they employ in their artistic work display a probing, experimental approach to the design of their working methods develop own ideas and concepts display a basic knowledge of the contemporary art field Course structure, sub-courses and segments The course is divided into two sub-courses over an academic year: Year 1 A, 25.5 hp (autumn term) Year 1 B, 30 hp (spring term) The course will be carried out in the form of individual work and supervision in the studio and workshops as well as studio talks, discussions in professor-led groups and group critiques. There will also be seminars, lectures, artist presentations, as well as segments designed to prepare students for a professional career and elective courses led by teaching staff or guest teachers. Forms of examination To conclude whether a student has achieved the learning objectives an assessment will be made in professor-led group meetings and by e with the supervising professor. The first sub-course will be assessed in a meeting with the Page 2 of 24
supervising professor with the aim of ensuring that the student has displayed progression in relation to the learning objectives. The requirement for passing the course is active participation in the professor-led group meetings (a minimum of 4 each term) and in individual talks with the supervising professor (a minimum of 2 each term) as well as the achievement of the learning objectives. Grading Pass or fail. Examiner Course literature and other teaching resources Individually adapted and, if applicable, decided in consultation with the supervising professor. Decision The course syllabus was set by the Education and Research Board on 22 May 2013 and will come into effect from the 2013 autumn term. Page 3 of 24
This course is given in Swedish an individualized study plan is available in English. KURSPLAN Baskurs i konstens teorier och historier Kursens omfattning: 4,5 högskolepoäng Förkunskapskrav Antagen på Kungl. Konsthögskolans femåriga program i fri konst Nivå Kursen är på grundnivå Kursens innehåll Kursens delar ska fungera som en grundläggande introduktion till: konstbegreppet, konstnärsrollen, begreppet modernism (olika -ismer, måleri, skulptur och arkitektur), konsten efter 1960 (performance, konceptkonst, begreppet platsspecifik, nya medier och rörlig bild, postmodernism), feminism, queer och postkoloniala teorier. Förväntat studieresultat Efter avslutad kurs förväntas studenten kunna: - översiktligt redogöra för det samtida konstfältets teoretiska och historiska bakgrunder - identifiera och beskriva några av konsthistoriens begrepp och stilar - diskutera grundläggande konstteoretiska frågeställningar - kritiskt reflektera över egna och andra konstnärers verk i förhållande till kursens innehåll. Kursupplägg Undervisningen bedrivs i form av föreläsningar och text- och diskussionsseminarier. Föreläsningarna är öppna för alla, men obligatoriska för åk 1. Seminarierna är endast öppna för åk 1 och obligatoriska för åk1. Kursen består av olika delmoment som ger en grundläggande introduktion till diskussioner om konstbegrepp, konstnärsroll, genus och postkoloniala teorier, liksom en introduktion till olika konstarter och medier ur ett historiskt perspektiv. Undervisningen bedrivs av ansvarig lärare och inbjudna föreläsare/seminarieledare. Page 4 of 24
Formerna för bedömning av studenternas studieprestation För godkänt betyg krävs aktivt deltagande på föreläsningar och seminarierna (minst 80% närvaro). Studieprestationerna redovisas muntligt på textseminarierna i grupp. Studenter som underkänts har rätt till förnyad examination. Den görs i form av skriftliga uppgifter på den kurslitteratur som utgör basen för föreläsningarna och textseminarierna. Betygsgrader Godkänt eller underkänt Examinator Lektor i konsthistoria Litteratur och övriga läromedel Den kursansvarige läraren sammanställer ett kompendium med texter till de obligatoriska seminarierna. Fastställande Kursplanen är diskuterad i Utbildnings- och forskningsrådet 2016-05-02 och fastställd av rektor 2016-05-25 och giltig från höstterminen 2016. Page 5 of 24
COURSE SYLLABUS Individual artistic work Year 2 Scope of the course 55,5 ECTS credits. Entry requirements ve-year programme in Fine Arts. Level Basic level (first-cycle) Course contents ir knowledge of techniques, materials and forms to realise artistic ideas. In seminars, lectures and studio talks, students will receive support to develop their working methods within the framework of an experimental approach. Via discussions in professor-led groups and group critiques as well as studio talks, students will be trained to present constructive criticism and employ a reflective perspective in their own work. The course also includes a segment in which students will gain basic knowledge of how to begin to pursue a professional career as an artist. Another segment entails active student participation in the planning of a study trip in Year 3. The preparations will, for example, ination. Page 6 of 24
Expected learning outcomes After completing the course, students should be able to: use their knowledge of techniques, forms and materials to realise their artistic ideas display further development of their working methods within the framework of an experimental approach present constructive criticism and employ a reflective perspective in their work display basic knowledge of how to begin to pursue a professional career as an artist Course structure, sub-courses and segments The course is divided into two sub-courses over an academic year: Year 2 A, 30 ECTS credits (autumn term) Year 2 B, 25,5 ECTS credits (spring term) The course will be carried out in the form of individual work and supervision in the studio and workshops as well as studio talks, discussions in professor-led groups and group critiques. There will also be seminars, lectures, artist presentations, as well as segments designed to prepare students for a professional career and elective courses led by teaching staff or guest teachers. Forms of examination To conclude whether a student has achieved the learning objectives an assessment will be made in professorwith the supervising professor. The first sub-course will be assessed in a meeting with the supervising professor with the aim of ensuring that the student has displayed progression in relation to the learning objectives. Page 7 of 24
The requirement for passing the course is active participation in the professor-led group meetings (a minimum of 4 each term) and in individual talks with the supervising professor (a minimum of 2 each term) as well as the achievement of the learning objectives. Grading Pass or fail. Examiner s supervising professor. Course literature and other teaching resources Individually adapted and, if applicable, decided in consultation with the supervising professor. Decision The course syllabus was set by the Education and Research Board on 22 May 2013 and will come into effect from the 2013 autumn term. Page 8 of 24
This course is given in Swedish an individualized study plan is available in English. KURSPLAN Fortsättningskurs i konstens teorier och historier Kursens omfattning: 4,5 högskolepoäng Förkunskapskrav Antagen på Kungl. Konsthögskolans femåriga program i fri konst. Nivå Kursen är på grundnivå Kursens innehåll Kursen är en fortsättning på Baskurs i konstens teorier och historier (4,5 hp). Syftet med kursen är att fördjupa teman och frågeställningar som introducerats där, och förbereda för en mer artikulerad kritisk diskussion, att öva att pröva tankar och begrepp i förhållande till konst och konstteori. Kursen fokuserar på olika ämnen som är relevanta för en samtida konstproduktion, och sätter dem i ett historiskt och teoretiskt perspektiv. Förväntat studieresultat Efter avslutad kurs förväntas studenten kunna: - översiktligt redogöra för, identifiera och beskriva några av de teman som kursen aktualiserar - kritiskt reflektera över egna eller andra konstnärers verk i förhållande till kursens innehåll Page 9 of 24
Kursupplägg Undervisningen bedrivs i form av föreläsningar och text- och diskussionsseminarier. Föreläsningarna är öppna för alla, men obligatoriska för åk 2. Seminarierna är endast öppna för åk 2 och obligatoriska för åk 2. Kursens olika moment ska ge grunden för en fördjupad diskussion om specifika frågeställningar inom det konsthistoriska och konstteoretiska fältet. Undervisningen bedrivs av ansvarig lärare och inbjudna föreläsare/seminarieledare. Formerna för bedömning av studenternas studieprestation För godkänt betyg krävs aktivt deltagande på föreläsningar och seminarier (minst 80% närvaro). Studieprestationerna redovisas muntligt på textseminarierna i grupp. Studenter som underkänts har rätt till förnyad examination. Den görs i form av skriftliga uppgifter på den kurslitteratur som utgör basen för föreläsningarna och textseminarierna. Betygsgrader Godkänt eller underkänt Examinator Lektor i konsthistoria Litteratur och övriga läromedel Den kursansvarige läraren sammanställer en litteraturlista till de obligatoriska seminarierna inför varje termin. Fastställande Kursplanen är diskuterad i Utbildnings- och forskningsrådet 2016-05-02 och fastställd av rektor 2016-05-25 och giltig från höstterminen 2016. Page 10 of 24
KURSPLAN Individuellt konstnärligt arbete årskurs 3 Kursens omfattning 45 högskolepoäng. Förkunskapskrav Minst 110 högskolepoäng på Kungl. Konsthögskolans 5-åriga program i fri konst. Nivå Kursen är på grundnivå. Kursens innehåll Kursen fördjupar studenternas färdigheter inom deras respektive konstnärliga område och utvecklar deras förmåga att använda självständiga och relevanta arbetsmetoder samt göra bedömningar med hänsyn till relevanta konstnärliga, samhälleliga och etiska aspekter. Genom diskussioner och egna presentationer i professorsgrupper, gruppkritiker och ateljésamtal samt i momentet Artist writing övas studenterna i att muntligen och skriftligen presentera sin konstnärliga praktik på ett självständigt sätt. I professorsgrupper och seminarier samt under en studieresa utomlands, organiserad kring resmålet och/eller ett specifikt tema, utvecklas studenternas förmåga att reflektera över konstens roll i samhället ur både ett nationellt och internationellt perspektiv. Kursen innehåller ett yrkesförberedande moment där studenterna får en orientering i konstvärldens kulturpolitiska förutsättningar och en översikt över de olika aktörer, organisationer, myndigheter och nämnder som en yrkesverksam konstnär kan tänkas komma i kontakt med. Förväntat studieresultat Efter avslutad kurs ska studenten kunna: visa på fördjupning inom sitt konstnärliga område visa på förmåga att använda självständiga och relevanta arbetsmetoder presentera och formulera sin konstnärliga praktik på ett självständigt sätt visa på insikt om hur man kan verka som konstnär bland det samtida konstfältets olika institutioner och aktörer och på dess arbetsmarknad visa förmåga att göra bedömningar med hänsyn till relevanta konstnärliga, samhälleliga och etiska aspekter reflektera kring konstens roll i samhället ur ett nationellt och internationellt perspektiv Page 11 of 24
Kursupplägg och kursens delkurser/moment Kursen är upplagd på två delkurser under ett läsår: Årskurs 3, A 30 hp Årskurs 3 B, 15 hp (höstterminen) (vårterminen) Kursen bedrivs i form av individuellt arbete och handledning i ateljéer och verkstäder samt i ateljésamtal, samtal i professorsgrupper, gruppkritiker och en studieresa. Kursen bedrivs också i form av seminarier, föreläsningar, konstnärspresentationer samt yrkesförberedande moment och valbara kurser som hålls av undervisande lärare eller gästlärare. Former för bedömning av studenternas studieprestationer Att studenten uppnått lärandemålen examineras vid professorsgruppsmöten samt genom bedömning av studentens arbete vid individuella handledningssamtal. Den första delkursen examineras genom ett avstämningssamtal med handledande professor för att försäkra sig om att studenten visat på en progression i förhållande till lärandemålen. För godkänt betyg krävs aktivt deltagande i professorsgruppsmöten (minst 4 per termin) och individuella handledningssamtal (minst 2 per termin) samt att lärandemålen har uppnåtts. Betygsgrader Godkänt eller underkänt. Examinator Studentens handledande professor. Litteratur och övriga läromedel Individuellt för varje student, beslutas i förekommande fall i samråd med handledande professor. Fastställande Kursplanen är fastställd av Utbildnings- och forskningsnämnden 2013-05-22 och gäller från höstterminen 2013. Page 12 of 24
COURSE SYLLABUS Degree Project in Fine Arts at Bachelor level The scope of the course 15 ECTS credits Entrance qualifications Admission on the Royal Institute of Art's 5-year Programme in Fine Arts and 120 credits in Fine Arts at basic level Level The course is on a basic level (first-cycle course) The content of the course The student is to create an Independent Artistic Work to be presented at a public group show the Bachelor Degree Show at the end of Year 3. By going through the different stages of the exhibition process, the student will gain an insight into both the individual and collective work involved in producing an exhibition and working in visual form. Intended learning outcomes After completion of the course, the student is expected to: - demonstrate a practical ability to realise his or her artistic ideas - provide an oral presentation and discuss and reflect in a critical way on the artistic expression he or she has chosen - provide an oral presentation on the work process behind his or her Independent Artistic Work in connection with the presentation on the completed work - demonstrate the ability to be able to place his or her artistic expression in a wider context Course structure and course modules/elements Within a given time frame the student is to create an Independent Artistic Work. Ongoing supervision is provided during the course of the work, in both studio and workshop. Under the guidance of the professor in charge of the exhibition and the teacher in charge of the year, the students are to work together as a group in planning, designing and presenting their Independent Artistic Work in a public group show. Page 13 of 24
The means used to assess the students' learning outcomes The students' learning outcomes will be assessed in the form of their presenting their Independent Work in a group show, which will be followed by a critique seminar in which the students take an active part in a conversation with the professor in charge of the exhibition, the teacher in charge of the year and two external artists/critics/curators. In order to pass, the student must have carried out and presented his or her Degree project in a way which shows commitment and conviction. Grades Pass or fail Examiner The supervising professor (after hearing a panel consisting of the professor in charge of the group show and two external artists/critics/curators). Literature and other study resources Individual to each Degree Project. The setting of the Course Syllabus The Course Syllabus was set by the Board for Artistic Research, Development and Education (KUN) on December 11, 2012 and is valid from the spring semester 2013. Page 14 of 24
COURSE SYLLABUS Individual artistic work Year 4 Scope of the course 55.5 ECTS credits. Entry requirements ve-year programme in Fine Arts. Level Advanced level (second-cycle) Course contents phenomena, problems and situations in relation to their artistic practice and further deepen ability to deal with and explore complex phenomena, problems and situations in relation to their artistic practice. This will be done in discussions and self-presentations in professor-led groups, group critiques and studio talks, and in individual work and supervision in the studio and workshops. Students will be provided with an understanding of the nature of artistic development work and artistic research, how to pursue them, and account for their positions in the field of art. Among other things, this will take the form of participating in a seminar in conjunction with the Royal Institute students to plan, present and formulate a project application. Another segment, focused on Page 15 of 24
in terms of running a business. Expected learning outcomes After completing the course, students should be able to: display significantly advanced knowledge of the techniques, forms and materials within their artistic field present developed methods and processes for dealing with and exploring complex phenomena, problems and situations in relation to their artistic practice display an understanding of the nature of artistic development work and artistic research, how to pursue them, and account for their positions in the field of art formulate a project application display basic knowledge of how to pursue a professional career as an artist in terms of running a business Course structure, sub-courses and segments The course is divided into two sub-courses over an academic year: Year 4/Master 1 A, 25.5 ECTS credits Year 4/Master 1 B, 30 ECTS credits (autumn term) (spring term) The course will be carried out in the form of individual work and supervision in the studio and workshops as well as studio talks, discussions in professor-led groups and group critiques. There will also be seminars, lectures, artist presentations, as well as segments designed to prepare students for a professional career and elective courses led by teaching staff or guest teachers. Page 16 of 24
Forms of examination To conclude whether a student has achieved the learning objectives an assessment will be made in professorwith the supervising professor. The first sub-course will be assessed in a meeting with the supervising professor with the aim of ensuring that the student has displayed progression in relation to the learning objectives. The requirement for passing the course is active participation in the professor-led group meetings (a minimum of 4 each term) and in individual talks with the supervising professor (a minimum of 2 each term) as well as the achievement of the learning objectives. Grading Pass or fail. Examiner The s Course literature and other teaching resources Individually adapted and, if applicable, decided in consultation with the supervising professor. Decision The course syllabus was set by the Education and Research Board on 22 May 2013 and will come into effect from the 2013 autumn term. Page 17 of 24
KURSPLAN/COURSE SYLLABUS Master seminar in Art Theory Scope of the course 4,5 ECTS-credits Entry requirements 5-year programme in fine art at the Royal Institute of Art -credits at the Level Advanced level The content of the course The course will introduce students to a range of critical theories from the modern and mainly contemporary periods. It will introduce perspectives on artistic practice from the social sciences and philosophy, as well as theoretical approaches from neighbouring disciplines such as film, performative arts, and architecture. The course will discuss topics that are relevant to contemporary art production and refle specificity of visual images, the course will pay particular attention to the ways critical theory has been adopted, explored and applied by artists as well as art historians, critics and curators. Expected learning outcomes After completing the course the students should be able to: - understand contemporary art as interacting in a wider field of cultural, social, and political practices and realities - approach theoretical concepts at an advanced level - discuss theoretical concepts in relation to their own and other artists work Page 18 of 24
- explore critical thinking through an analysis of the conditions, mechanisms, institutions and collaborations that constitute the field of art, including a critical self-reflection of the role of the artist in society. The structure and possible subsections of the course The course comprises lectures, seminars, discussions, occasional excursions and primary and secondary source readings, and the emphasis will be on class discussion of the readings. In addition, artists working with the subject matter of the seminar will be invited to hold workshops for the students. In collaboration with art institutions in Stockholm, symposia, filmscreenings and other events related to the topic of the seminar will be organized. The course will also comprise two individual tutorials (studio visits) per semester. The forms of examination The teacher responsible for the course evaluates if the student meets the required learning outcomes To pass the course active participation in the seminars is required and at least 80% attendance. Students who fail the course have the right to a renewed examination, which is done in the form of a written examination. Grading Pass or fail Examiner The teacher responsible of the course Literature and other teaching resources The course teacher is putting together an extensive reading list, which comprises the required readings for the seminar. Decided The course syllabus will be set by the Education and Research Board on April, 24, 2013 and will come into effect from the fall semester 2013. Page 19 of 24
COURSE SYLLABUS Individual artistic work Year 5 Scope of the course 30 ECTS credits Entry requirements ive-year programme in Fine Arts Level Advanced level (second-cycle) Course contents The course will provide students with practical and theoretical tools and knowledge to purse and present an artistic practice of a high artistic level, and will take the form of individual work and supervision in the studio and workshops as well as studio talks, discussions in professor-led groups, group critiques and self-presentations in professor-led groups, group critiques and studio talks, leading to the group exhibition which will conclude the studies. In the preparation of the group exhibition, students will acquire knowledge in how to collaborate on and plan a joint exhibition. Expected learning outcomes After completing the course, students should be able to: present an artistic practice of a high artistic level Page 20 of 24
plan and collaborate within the framework of a group exhibition process Course structure, sub-courses and segments The course will be carried out in the form of individual work and supervision in the studio and workshops as well as studio talks, discussions in professor-led groups and group critiques. There will also be seminars, lectures, artist presentations, as well as segments designed to prepare students for a professional career and elective courses led by teaching staff or guest teachers. A central and significant part of the course is the work with the concluding group exhibition. Forms of examination To conclude whether a student has achieved the learning objectives an assessment will be made in professor- talks with the supervising professor. The requirement for passing the course is active participation in the professor-led group meetings (a minimum of 4 each term) and in individual talks with the supervising professor (a minimum of 2 each term) as well as the achievement of the learning objectives. Grading Pass or fail. Examiner s supervising professor. Course literature and other teaching resources Individually adapted and, if applicable, decided in consultation with the supervising professor. Decision The course syllabus was set by the Education and Research Board on 22 May 2013 and will come into effect from the 2013 autumn term. Page 21 of 24
COURSE SYLLABUS Independent project (degree project) at the Master programme in fine arts, 30 ECTScredits The scope of the course 30 ECTS-credits (master essay 10 credits, solo show 20 credits) Level The course is on an advanced level. The content of the course The course consists of an independent project/degree project, which is presented in a public solo show, together with a master essay, that constitutes a reflection about practice. In the creative process of writing the master essay students are encouraged to seek out references that are important for their artistic practice, and to also position their work in relationship to other artistic perspectives. The students can also use a range of research methodologies, and the writing process itself, as a generative tool to develop their ongoing studio work. Through this critical and contextual engagement the master essay is in a productive way integrated into the work process for the artistic independent project. Intended learning outcomes After the completion of the course the student is expected to be able to: - demonstrate the ability to execute artistic ideas to artistic works of high quality - demonstrate the ability to formulate and articulate a context and references to his or her own artistic practice and to put in relation to other artistic approaches - demonstrate the ability to formulate new issues autonomously and creatively and contribute to the formation of knowledge - demonstrate the ability to execute artistic ideas - present, discuss and critically reflect upon his or her artistic practice and artistic issues, both orally and in writing - account for choices, strategies and methods in connection with the presentation of the completed work Page 22 of 24
Course structure and course modules Within a given time frame the student shall independently plan, formulate and present the independent project/degree project. The course is divided into two modules an artistic work and a master essay, that are examined together. For both the artistic work and the master essay ongoing individual supervision is given. assessed by the accounting of the master essay and the presentation of the artistic degree project in a critical discussion in connection with the solo show. For the independent project to be approved the student needs to have performed and presented the two parts in a way that fulfill the intended learning outcomes. For master essays, which have not been submitted before the deadline during the fall semester, a new possibility for an examination is only given during the following fall semesters. Grade Pass or fail. Examiner The supervising professor (post-hearing a panel consisting of one more professor of fine arts at KKH and an external advisor). Literature and other study resources Individual for each independent project. Establishing of the course syllabus The course syllabus was adopted by the Board for Artistic Research, Development and Education (KUN) on October 18, 2011, and was revised by the Education and Research Board (UFN) 2012-12-11. The revision is valid from the autumn semester 2013. Page 23 of 24
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