Course - Artistic Project - BK2501
Artistic Project
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About the course
Course content
The fifth semester consists of the development of the project which is presented during the Artistic Encounters in the sixth semester. In this semester, work is carried out collectively on planning and coordinating the process leading up to the Artistic Encounters. In the fifth semester, the first draft of the BFA thesis and documentation is delivered, reflecting on the continuity of artistic processes, associated research and transformation of ideas of the previous semesters,
In the third year, the beginnings of artistic research and advanced practice is contextualized and ends with a joint public Artistic Encounter. The students plan, program and realise this encounter, presentation or showing in collaboration with an internal or external coordinator.
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to:
- plan and realise a contemporary artistic project in preparation of exam.
- write a text that summarises the artistic activities of the term, contextualises their own practice so far and reflects on research as part of artistic processes: describing the ways of shaping ideas and making decisions.
- have skills in collectively organising and planning the BFA degree public presentation (Artistic Encounters) of the following term.
- knowing how to oversee transportation, installation and or production, how to engage with public relations, promotion and dissemination of artistic forms in an ethical way, and how to manage available budgets with a sustainable, efficient, and creative approach.
Learning methods and activities
Participation in technical and thematic courses and collaborative projects.
Peer-to-peer feedback sessions and individual supervision when needed, with fellow students and academic mentors.
Further development of artistic practice and projects in the course of the semester, with the main focus on the preparations for production of the final BFA exam project.
Preparation procedure for the final Artistic Encounters & public presentations including shared organisation, participation in working groups for planning and implementing the BFA Artistic Encounters.
Creative and critical writing tutorials (individual or in groups) aimed at supporting the production of the BFA exam text.
Specific conditions
Approved compulsory assignments are valid in the current semester.
This course is offered to incoming exchange students and could be taught in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation in course activities
- Participation in project week
- Participation in Open Academy
Further on evaluation
- progress review: assessment of overall artistic development according to learning outcome.
- documentation: thorough audio/visual, essayistic, expositional or other forms of documentation, showcasing the digital transposition of practice, explored through craft, medium or action as form. The material is required to be submitted to Inspera.
- written reflection 1000 to 2000 words summarising the artistic activities of the term and contextualising practice and associated artistic research so far. The text is required to be submitted to Inspera.
- oral presentation of submitted materials. The oral presentation serves as adjusting oral assessment.
Postponed or re-examination will take place in the next exam period. In the case of a retake, the entire course must be repeated.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Fine Art (BBK)
Required previous knowledge
Approved completion of BK2452 Artistic Practice or similar at another accredited fine art programme.
Subject areas
- Fine Art