Course detail

Masters' Thesis Seminar 1

FaVU-2-D-DipS1Acad. year: 2024/2025

The diploma seminar is a support for the creation of the thesis assignment. Teachers guide students to formulate a basic idea about the diploma project, its topic, content, solution procedure and choice of methods.

 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

PhDr. Ladislav Jackson, Ph.D.

Department

Faculty of Fine Arts (FaVU)

Entry knowledge

None.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

For passing the course there are the following conditions:

  • Active presence in the introductory seminar and individual consultations
  • Submission of a thesis assignment
 

Teaching takes place in the classrooms of the FFA BUT in the hours determined by the schedule. Attendance is compulsory.

 

Aims

The aim of the course is the formulation and submission of the thesis assignment.

 


After completing the course, students will have the ability to formulate a complex artistic problem, choose adequate methods, establish a schedule and plan the production side of their diploma project. The result is also the formulation, refinement and submission of the thesis assignment.

 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Julian Klein, What Is Artistic Research?, JAR — Journal for Artistic Research, April 23. https://www.jar-online.net/what-artistic-research
James Elkins, How To Use Your Eyes, New York; Londýn, Routledge, 2000, on-line: https://www.academia.edu/5544904/How_to_Use_Your_Eyes
James Elkins, Art Critiques: A Guide, New Academia Publishing/ The Spring, 2012

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DES_M Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Diploma seminar

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

PhDr. Ladislav Jackson, Ph.D.

Syllabus

• Determination of the topic, choice of methods, media, production

• Individual consultation with supervisors