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Syllabus:

Artistic work in today's society, A, 1.5 Credits

The course is discontinued from 2025-06-09

Swedish name: Konstnärligt arbete i dagens samhälle, A

This syllabus is valid: 2016-08-29 and until further notice

Course code: 1FK051

Credit points: 1.5

Education level: Second cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: Fine Arts: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Grading scale: Pass, Fail

Responsible department: Umeå Academy of Fine Arts

Established by: Faculty director of studies, Faculty of arts, 2014-05-26

Revised by: Faculty of arts, 2016-05-29

Contents

In the course artistic work conditions and opportunities in today's society is analazed. The focus is on the financial and operational conditions for artistic activity.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to

  • demonstrate an understanding of art and the artistic work of economic and practical conditions and opportunities in today's society
  • demonstrate basic ability to both national and international contexts, orally and in writing or otherwise clearly present and discuss his/ her activities and artistic issues in dialogue with different groups, and
  • demonstrate an understanding of art and artistic work related to social conditions.

Required Knowledge

A prerequisite for the course is that you have a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts or equivalent, and if you apply as an exchange student your work samples that you applied with are approved. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

Form of instruction

Instruction consists of seminars, practical exercises and individual tasks. Some written material will be distributed in the course.

Language of instruction is English.

Examination modes

The course is assessed continuously in seminars where individual activities are presented written and / or oral. Grading system: Pass or Fail.

Literature

The literature list is not available through the web. Please contact the faculty.