Course - Aesthetics and Politics - KUH3008
KUH3008 - Aesthetics and Politics
About
New from the academic year 2016/2017
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hjemmeeksamen | 100/100 | 6 dager |
Course content
This course addresses political aspects of art; how it is used democratically by artists to express opinions, but also how it can be used by patrons and authorities with rhetorical and propagandistic purposes. The monuments can be architecture as well as art works from different periods, but the focus will always be on the interaction between the object /material and theory. The theoretical perspective will vary in each case according to the subject matter discussed.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student will have obtained:
- in depth knowledge of how different intellectual theories and positions understand art's social role and significance.
- insight into how a given theoretical approach affects the understanding of the art historical object.
- understanding of art's political dimension in contemporary and historical perspective.
- knowledge about how the production and reception of art and/or architecture is determined by institutional circumstances.
Skills
After completing the course the student will be able to:
- discuss central aesthetic and art theoretical issues in relation to specific works of art.
- reflect on how works of art can assume a political significance.
- be able to discuss issues related to art as visual, political and/or rhetorical and propagandistic means of expression.
- discuss art in light of specific and relevant interpretative traditions, and on this basis take part in current public debates about different artwork's meaning and value.
- be able to present results of study and research orally and in writing.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars.
More on assessment:
The final assessment is based on a 6 day home exam of about 4000-5000 words.
This course is taught in Norwegian only.
The students are required to keep posted on messages from the department or teacher at It's learning.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral seminar presentation
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Kunst og politikk (MKUH)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master's programme in Art and Politics.
Course materials
Syllabus is approximately 700-800 pages of set texts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFKUH302 | 7.5 | ||
| HFKUH303 | 7.5 | ||
| KRIT3003 | 7.5 | ||
| KUH3002 | 7.5 | ||
| KUH3013 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2017
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- The History of Art
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Hjemme-eksamen
100/100
Release
2017-05-26Submission
2017-06-02 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"