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