Course detail
Studio II - Body Design - summer
FaVU-B2TD-LAcad. year: 2021/2022
The course has two main tasks - common project and individual project.
The theme of the common project will be defined at the beginning of the semester.
Task for the 4th semester as part of the common project: informed team activity, coordination ability
Task for the 4th semester of the individual project:
Recommended topic: Society - humanities and art
Recommended technique: participatory project
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
Student will learn about the transitions between art and humanities.
Student will learn about the inspirational techniques of the research practice of humanities.
Student will learn about the issues of participatory projects, including their historical and ethical aspects.
Student will be able to document their work using their knowledge of photography and video.
Student will be an active and confident member of the creative team of the studio.
Prerequisites
Ability to create independent work.
The ability of verbal and visual communication.
Basics of working with computer programs for editing photos and videos.
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
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
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
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
Aims
Acquiring new "non-material" forms of art and forms inspired by humanities.
Thorough work with the documentation of the work as part of the work.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Mandatory participation in at least one joint project per semester.
Photographic documentation of a common project and individual work.
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
- compulsory prerequisite
Atelier II - Body Design - winter
Basic literature
Mirzoeff Nicholas, Úvod do vizuální kultury (CS)
Naomi Wolf, Mýtus krásy (CS)
Zygmunt Bauman, Úvahy o postmoderní době (CS)
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