Course detail

Art after 2000 (seminar)

FaVU-2U2000-LAcad. year: 2018/2019

This course is a follow-up of the Art after 2000 winter course. The seminars will be based on critical reading and discussing selected text (thematically related to the winter-term predecessor of this course).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Jan Zálešák, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Art History and Theory (KTDU)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students are able to work with available information sources on contermporary art; they can describe, analyze, or critically interpret the chosen topics. On their seminar presentations, students demonstrate the ability to choose and order information and choose an adequate way of their interpretation.

Prerequisites

A good knowledge of the 20th century art. Students have attended and gained credits from the "Art after 2000 I (Winter)" course.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Emphasis is placed on individual preparation of students before seminars (reading texts); during the seminars the discussion is steered so all students have the opportunity to engage in the discussion to deepen their understanding of the discussed text.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The credit is awarded on the basis of completed attendance (2 abstentions are tolerated), active attendance at the seminars and submission of essay.

Course curriculum

Individual seminars have a form of discussions based on readings of the selected texts. During the semester, the timely art events (exhibitions, artworks...) are discussed.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will get a better knowledge of current trends in contermporary art, important personalities and events. They will be able to develop individual attitudes towards the issues in contemporary art and discuss these issues.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is mandatory (3 absences accepted).

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

vybrané texty z časopisů Labyrint revue, Flashart CZ/SK, Umělec, e-flux journal

Recommended reading

Barbara VANDERLINDEN – Elena FILIPOVIC (eds.), The Manifesta Decade: Debates on Contemporary Art Exhibitions and Biennials in Post-Wall Europe. Cambridge MA: MIT Press, 2005
Claire BISHOP, Installation Art, London: Tate Publishing, 2011.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Master's

    branch AIN , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch APD , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AM1 , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AKG , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch ATD , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AS2 , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AMU , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AVI , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AGD2 , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch APE , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AEN , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AM2 , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AS1 , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AM3 , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AGD1 , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Jan Zálešák, Ph.D.