Course detail

Studio Follow-up I - Body Design - summer

FaVU-M1TD-LAcad. year: 2022/2023

Students receive theoretical, technological and creative knowledge and experience with the help of the consultations and examine possible variants of the final master's thesis.
Or they can engage controlled atelier lessons.
The theme of the common project will be defined at the beginning of the semester.
Task for the 2nd semester of Master's degree in the framework of a common task: to assume the role of head or mediator or curator of the group
Task for the 2nd semester of free creation:
Recommended topic: Political Body
Recommended technique: optional

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

18

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Mgr. A. Lenka Klodová, Ph.D.

Department

Body Design Studio (ATD)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student creates works that already bear her unmistakable handwriting.
Student deepens her technological knowledge regarding her artistic career.
Student is able to present her work, including inclusion in the context of contemporary art.
Student acquires the basics of team leadership, either as an organizer or as a curator.
Student is interested in the framework of her work in art wolrd- responds to grant calls, open calls.

Prerequisites

Ability to create independent work.
The ability of verbal and visual communication.
Advanced work with computer programs for editing photos and videos.
Experience with various forms of documentation of artworks and events.
Ability to read and understand theoretical literature in Czech and English.
Ability to determine her current position within artistic operations, orientation in context.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The basic method is consultation.
The supplementary methods are:
- workshop - focused on the practical components of creation - at least 1 per semester - eg physical exercise suitable for performance, clothing editing workshop, workshop with different materials
- guest consultations - consultation of individual projects with an invited specialist - usually before the end of the semester
- excursions - mostly in the context of a common project
- presentations of professionals - in connection with a common project
- outdoor sympozium

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

By completing an active participation in at least one joint project, submitting a photographic documentation and with at least 70% attendance at the consultations, the student will receive a credit.
If one of these components is not met, the student has the chance to correct the situation by fulfilling the individual task.
The individual project will culminate as final project of semester and will be commissioned by the commission.

Course curriculum

1st - 2nd week - presentation of the work and experience made between the semesters, setting up a common task, determining the process of its solution, providing theoretical background and literature and accompanying events.
3rd - 5th week - usually work on a common project
6th week - completion of a common project and feedback
7th - 13th week - work on individual projects
11th week - excursion, outdoor sympozion
13th week - consultation with guest
The timetable may vary according to the terms of the common project.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Student deepens her knowledge of the topic she chooses as her master's project.
She can work with theoretical literature.
She develops her skills also in terms of the chosen technology. She can contact professionals who can provide her with deeper technology knowledge.
In group production, she takes on the active role of the organizer and mediator of the idea.

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

Obligatory attendance at 70%.
Mandatory participation in at least one joint project per semester.
Photographic documentation of a common project and individual work.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Thomas C. Shevory, Body/politics: Studies in Reproduction, Production, and (re)construction (EN)
Guy Debord, Společnost spektáklu (CS)
Lenka Klodová, Nahé situace (CS)
Pierre Bourdieu:" Nadvláda mužů" UK, Praha, Karolinum 2000

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUM Master's

    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Mgr. A. Lenka Klodová, Ph.D.
MgA. Karolina Raimund

Syllabus

Přednášku vede vedoucí ateliéru podle potřeb aktuální výuky.

Seminar

195 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Mgr. A. Lenka Klodová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Výuka probíhá podle pokynů vedoucího ateliéru a v souladu s individuálními tvůrčími kvalitami studentů.