History of Art and Technology I
2021/2022
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module is an introduction of the students to the history of
art and technology with special emphasis on the theories and
techniques, which have been or are currently prevailing in the
areas of art experience and aesthetics.
Together with History of Art and Technology II the module
introduces students to examples of artists, artworks and historic
events that are significant to the history of art and technology.
Using the teaching forms of lectures, workshops and seminars, the
module will introduce problems regarding description and analysis
of artworks.
In connection with the module, courses may be offered within the following area:
- History of Art and Technology I
Learning objectives
Knowledge
During this module, students should acquire:
Basic knowledge in
- central themes and historic developments relevant to the field of art and technology
- central works of art from art history, relevant to the field of art and technology
- the historic contexts and conditions of the field of art and technology
Skills
Skills in
- producing systematic descriptions of works of art
- applying central concepts and analytical methods within the field of history of art and technology
- identifying and extracting important concepts, trends and themes from art history
Competences
Competencies in
- comparing art works from selected art periods as regards artistic expression, technological contents, and experience effect
- Make active connections between historical examples and the student´s own practice.
Type of instruction
Method of working: Individual work in relation to course activities.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | History of Art and Technology I |
| Type of exam | Active participation/continuous evaluation
Active participation in the module’s series of lectures and other
course related activities is required. Active participation is
defined as reading of set literature, 80 % attendance of the
module’s series of lectures and other course related activities,
contribution to the module’s discussion sessions through
presentations and active participation in discussions as well as
hand in of all assignments.
Form of examination: c) Re-exam: An internal written examination. Hand in: Individual. The examination is a 7-day assignment on a set subject. One examiner evaluates the assignment. Number of pages: the written work must not exceed 10 pages. In case of a Fail grade, an additional examiner will also evaluate the assignment. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Kunst- og teknologihistorie I |
| Module code | BAART20194 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
1st semester |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Art, Health and Technology |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
