Swedish name: Introduktion till kritiskt skrivande
This syllabus is valid: 2020-05-11
and until further notice
Course code: 1FK097
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Fine Arts: First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Two-grade scale
Responsible department: Umeå Academy of Fine Arts
Established by: Faculty director of studies, Faculty of arts, 2020-05-11
Contents
In the course theoretical and practical foundations for critical writing as well as the role of written text in contemporary art are introduced. During the course the students work under supervision with writing about their own artistic work.
Course literature is announced when the course starts.
Expected learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student should be able to
Present practical and theoretical foundations in critical writing in relation to contemporary art and own artistic work
Formulate a text in relation to one's own artistic practice
Required Knowledge
At least 60 credits completed courses in the main field Fine arts.
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 which has been worked upon during the course will then be discussed and presented.
Examination modes
The student is examined continuously during the course through assessment in seminars where written work is orally presented and discussed, both individually and in groups. The course is also examined through submission of a written work.
In the course the grade Pass or Fail is given. For students who have not passed the course at ordinary occassion, an additional opportunity for examination is if necessary arranged within three months and one more within a year.
A student who has not obtained the grade Pass at ordinary examination, nor at a re-examination opportunity, has for the next opportunity the right to have another examiner appointed unless certain reasons speak against it. The request for this is made to the board of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Students have the right to be tested on the same syllabus as regular exams on at least two occassions up to two years after the first registration.
The student may apply for transfer of credits for all or part of the course based on previously completed education or professional experience. For more information, see https://www.umu.se/en/student/my-studies/transfer-of-credits/ Transfer of credits are tested individually according to Umeå University's rules and regulations. If you feel that you have got a wrong decision regarding your grade/degree or transfer of credits you are entitled to appeal to the Registrar at Umeå University, see https://www.umu.se/en/student/my-studies/transfer-of-credits/how-to-appeal/
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
