Performative Space and Technology
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The basis of this module is human experiences in relation to architectural and performative spaces. Students work with mechanical and technological means in the creation of spatial and performative experiences. Experiments will be made with various technologies, tectonic and architectural principles for the creation of spaces, physical spatial structures and experiential environments. Students work theoretically and experimentally with realizations of spatial installations including the transformation of space into interactive or otherwise performative architectural environments.
In connection with the module, courses may be offered within the following areas:
- Perception in Theory and Practice II
- Artistic and Academic Methodology II (Installation, Architectural Spaces and Urban Design)
- Digital Representation I – 2D and 3D Construction methods
- Basic Electronics II
The objective of Module 5: “Performative Space and Technology” is to introduce space as an artistic medium for the creation and construction of artefacts and events within the field of art and technology.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
During this module, students should acquire basic knowledge about
- physical installations and performative urban environments and their visual and spatial effects
- architectural aesthetic expressions, interaction between people, space and technology, choice of materials and visual effects
- the application of technology in connection with the creation and use of performative spaces
- methods and tools to be used in the creation of performative spaces from idea to completed project
Skills
During this module, students should acquire skills in
- identifying and formulating an art problem within the theme “Performative Space and Technology” and developing alternative concepts for a defined problem
- developing and describing artistic and architectural concepts within the theme “Performative Space and Technology”
- the application of appropriate technologies in regard to design and use of performative spaces
- producing sketches, models and prototypes of spatial form
Competences
During this module, students should acquire competencies in
- describing and analyzing architectural spaces and their social, emotional and performative aspects
- producing concepts for spatial installations of artistic quality
- communication the final design in texts, drawings, and models.
Type of instruction
Method of working: Group and project work
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Performative Space and Technology |
| Type of exam | Written and oral exam
The examination will take the form of a conversation between the
students, the examiner and another examiner on the basis of the
project report or portfolio prepared by the student(s) as well as
the product created by the students. The project exam will also
address other content from the module courses.
Form of examination: b) Number of pages: the written work must not exceed 10 pages per student (15 pages in the case of individual reports) Duration of examination: 20 minutes per student and 10 minutes for assessment and communication of grades per group, however, the duration of the examination is maximum 2 hours. |
| ECTS | 20 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | An aggregate grade is awarded for the artefact, the written and
oral performances.
The written report, the product and the oral examination should demonstrate that the student has fulfilled the objectives outlined above. |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Performative rum og teknologi |
| Module code | BAART20155 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
2. semester |
| ECTS | 20 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Art & Technology |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
