History of Art 2, continuation course

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should: - demonstrate advanced ability to account for advanced knowledge of central fields in the subject, where pictorial psychological, pictorial sociological and ethnological as well as art theoretical, technical and pictorial analytical perspectives are displayed, - demonstrate knowledge that is applicable on different labour market-related fields in the cultural sector - have acquired increased ability to formulate himself or herself, in speech and writing, in a way that demonstrates advanced ability to discuss and interpret relevant facts in the subject, with regard to scientific, social and ethical aspects, - have acquired knowledge that can be applicable to continued studies that require ability to independently solve the tasks that are required for the advancement to higher level of studies in the subject - through text studies and group assignments, have acquired an increased knowledge and understanding of the subject.

Content

Conception, Production and Reception of Artefacts, 7.5 HE credits (Bildens tillkomst och upplevelsen av bilden) With examples from different eras, the course covers image conception and technical procedures in the creation of images of different kinds (painting, graphics, photography, etcetera). Also highlighted are the preconditions and the conditions for image perception and pictorial experiences from cultural-scientific aspects. Picture and Architecture Analysis, 7.5 HE credits (Bild- och arkitekturanalys) By means of examples from older and more recent time, the course covers theories and methods for description and interpretation of the appearance, contents and different layers of meaning of images, buildings and created environments. Individually Composed Paper, 7.5 HE credits (Uppsats (individuell uppgift)) The essay, whose subject is decided in consultation with the supervisor, has requirements of research documentation and critical approach to the material, as well as precision in the practical implementation. The course module also includes an orientation in bibliography. Image and Society, 7.5 HE credits (Bild och samhälle) The image is placed in its socio-cultural context and is regarded as an expression for the needs and values of a society or different groups. The functions, forms of communication and reception of the image are highlighted, as is the role of the image creators and the conditions for their activities.