Course: Art Projects 2

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Course title Art Projects 2
Course code KUM/VPN2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kirchner Blanka, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
Instruction is studio-based and designed to allow students to develop their skills in analysis, practical creation, and the ability to present and defend their projects. The study process combines theoretical reflection with the practical realization of artistic projects, with students working both independently and within group consultations and discussions. At the beginning of the semester, students conduct research on selected topics using specialized sources. They discuss possible approaches, materials, and techniques for implementation, and are recommended relevant specialized publications. These resources help them broaden their creative horizons and connect theory with practice. Based on their research and subsequent analysis, students formulate their creative concept, which they consult with instructors. Consultations focus on refining the project, selecting appropriate materials and techniques, and the gradual implementation of art projects. The creative process is continuously guided by expert supervision, which provides students with targeted support and feedback. At the end of the semester, students focus on preparing a solo exhibition, which serves as the culmination of their semester-long work. The exhibition allows students to present the results of their creative process, defend their concept within the context of contemporary art, and gain experience in organizing and installing artworks.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Observation, Demonstration, Project teaching
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course Art Projects 2 in the Master?s program focuses on the systematic development of students? individual artistic expression. Under the guidance of the instructor, students engage in a deeper exploration of their own creative strategies, experiment with imaging technologies, and reflect on current social and artistic themes. Work in the summer semester builds upon the research and projects developed in the winter semester. Students thus have the opportunity to continuously develop and deepen their concepts, emphasizing a more precise articulation of their artistic message and its placement within a broader theoretical and contextual framework. The studio provides a space for discussion, individual and group consultations, and an experimental approach to creation. The goal is not only to refine the technical and conceptual aspects of the work but also to prepare students to present their projects in a professional artistic environment.
Students: 1. Independently plan and execute complex artistic projects with an emphasis on quality and originality. 2. Integrates feedback and reflection into their creative process. 3. Communicates and collaborates effectively within the artistic community. 4. Maintains a critical and open approach to their own work and its social impact. 5. Prepares for a long-term professional career with an emphasis on ethics and responsibility in artistic practice.
Prerequisites
Unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination, Oral exam, Student's performance analysis, Presentation of artistic and creative activities, Interview, Systematické pozorování studenta

Combined ? active student participation in the studio, submission of completed studio assignment
Recommended literature
  • CARMONA, Matthew. Public places urban spaces: the dimensions of urban design. New York, 2021. ISBN 978-1-138-06778-3.
  • DVOŘÁK, Tomáš (ed.). Kapitoly z dějin a teorie médií.. Akademie výtvarných umění v Praze, 2010. ISBN 978-80-87108-16-8.
  • GOVAN, Michael a Christine Y. KIM. James Turrell: a retrospective. USA: Prestel. ISBN 978 3791352633.
  • HANSCHKE, Verena; Robert KLANTEN a Sven EHMANN (ed.). A touch of code: interactive installations and experiences.. 2011. ISBN 9783899553314.
  • HILL, Penelope. Contemporary history of garden design: European gardens between art and architecture. Vermont, U.S.A. 2004.
  • CHALUPECKÝ, Jindřich. Úděl umělce: duchampovské meditace. Praha, 1998. ISBN 80-7215-050-2.
  • JODIDIO, Philip. Serpentine Gallery pavilions: Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind, Toyo Ito, Oscar Niemeyer, Álvaro Siza & Eduardo Souto de Moura, Rem Koolhaas & Cecil Balmond, Olafur Eliasson & Kjetil Thorsen, Frank O. Gehry, Sanaa, Jean Nouvel.. Taschen, 2011. ISBN 9783836526135.
  • MORGANOVÁ, Pavlína; NEKVINDOVÁ, Terezie a SVATOŠOVÁ, Dagmar. Výstava jako médium: české umění 1957-1999. Praha, 2020. ISBN 978-80-88366-13-3.
  • POPPER, Frank. From Technological to Virtual Art.. Cambridge, London: The MIT Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0 262-16230-2.
  • SUGIMOTO, Hiroshi a Tomoyuki SAKAKIDA. Old is new: architectural works by New Material Research Laborator. Curych: Lars Müller, 2011. ISBN 9783037786468.


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