Course content

The course focuses on the advanced development of artistic research, practices, methods and contextualisation of work, including relevant and related theory. It comprises the advanced phases of research and concept development of an MFA thesis project and makes students familiar with funding schemes and possible professional interactions in the field. Aspects of collective and cooperative forms or artistic entrepreneurship, across disciplines and responsive to societal challenges, will be further developed.

The course introduces writing techniques in the form of a critical, essayistic reflection, that aims to provide knowledge and insight into the artistic work. This course aims to help the students to develop the final presentation and dissemination phases of their thesis project, focussing on concept, aesthetic considerations and realisation of the work. Aspects of a public presentation, such as choice of site or venue, display and curatorial decisions are discussed and planned in group meetings.

Learning outcome

The objective is to focus and develop the MFA thesis project which is to be publicly presented and examined at the end of the two-year MFA program. On completion of this course, students will be able to:

• develop a clear and concise proposal for realisation and presentation of the final thesis work
• assess and present their practice in relation to a wider context of contemporary and/or historical art practices
• demonstrate relevant approaches and methods for the advanced phase with their artistic research
• identify relevant theoretical, philosophical, cultural, societal and political issues related to proposed thesis work
• demonstrate skills and competence required to produce final thesis work
• communicate their project orally within group discussions and in written form

Learning methods and activities

The course covers a range of pedagogical formats and activities:

• attendance of MFA graduation meetings
• anticipation in a presentational format to showcase artistic work
• group interaction in the form of meetings with fellow students and supervisors
• tutorials with supervisors and fellow students
• further development of an artistic project throughout the semester.
• a presentation of work and processes and/or documentation thereof, are assessed at the end of the semester - in a progress review.
• participation in learning activities such as supervision, group interaction and course specific seminars and projects is mandatory.

Specific conditions

Approved compulsory assignments are valid in the current semester.

This course is offered to international master’s students. Language of instruction is English.

Compulsory assignments

• Participation in course activities
• Participation in Project Week
• Participation in Open Academy
• Contribution to collective draft for organizational MFA exhibition plan

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Successful completion of the course BK3205 Advanced Artistic Work 2

Credit reductions