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Prerequisites
Identical coursesCritical (Re)Positions (B-LUCA-K44279)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Opsomer Els (coordinator) | Opsomer Els | N. Aims
The participant will develop a critical framework around the issues addressed during the course.
He/she can develop a position towards his/her artwork and that of other artists or participants.
Is able to share them with his peers or an external group. Is active during the groupsessions.
Through these objectives, this course unit achieves the following course-specific learning outcomes: 1 and 6.
Previous knowledge
The particpant is enrolled in a master program and inscribed in a master
- capable to formulate his or her opinion in a constructive way
- can write a clear paper around his or her critical thoughts
- is able to present a well thought and well researched critical presentation of his or her own work in a short time period.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de beeldende kunsten (Gent) 60 ects.
- Master in de audiovisuele kunsten (Brussel) 60 ects.
- Master in de beeldende kunsten (Brussel) 60 ects.
- Master in de audiovisuele kunsten (Genk) 60 ects.
- Master in de beeldende kunsten (Genk) 60 ects.
- Master in het productdesign (Genk) 120 ects.
- Master in het drama (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Courses for exchange students Visual Arts (Brussels)
- Master in Audiovisual Arts (Brussels) 60 ects.
- Master in Visual Arts (Brussels) 60 ects.
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de muziek en podiumkunsten (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de audiovisuele en beeldende kunsten (Gent) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de audiovisuele en beeldende kunsten (Brussel) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de audiovisuele en beeldende kunsten (Genk) 120 ects.
- Master in Music (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek: muziektherapie (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek: compositie, directie I/Z, jazz (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in het drama (Leuven) 60 ects.
Activities
6 ects. Critical (Re)Positions (B-LUCA-K64672)
EnglishFormat: Lecture-practical-assignment
30 
Second termOpsomer Els | N. Content
Research seminar : Critical (Re)positions
Critical (re)positions aims to address actual questions around society and its demands. It offers a critical platform to reflect upon artistic positions into a complex and globalized world. Each year another theme is focused upon. Lectures, readings, exhibitions are the tools to a multi-disciplinary approach of the theme.
The course consists of two dynamics: through encounter(s) with theoreticians, artists and their artwork a profound theoretical questioning is put into place. (input)
A self-reflective process around the theme is expected. At the end of the course each participant presents a research /work where a point of view towards the given problematics in relation to his/her personal practice and theoretical background is taken. (output)
And will address issues like resistance, gender, diversity, and ecology, (not all at the time)
The course will take place in the second semester during one intensive week and the end of the week the participants present a reflection on the course which include personal approach of his or her own practise.
An additional reflection and written paper is asked as closure for the course, to hand in three weeks after the end of the intesive course.
Course material
- a reader will be available
- beginning of the seminar a range of articles and books are shared to work with.
- each seminar is centered around the practise and research of one external artist/ theoretician
Format: more information
- during one intensive week a range of texts, art works, films and the practise of one external artist is taken as breeding ground for own personal critical development.
- the student is evaluated during reflection and active participation in assignments during the week. A written reflection may be requested after completion of the elective.
If the security situation (Covid wise) allows it, your physical attendance is required. If not there will be alternative solutions announced via Toledo.
Detailed information about the course will be made available via Toledo.
Evaluation
Critical (Re)Positions (B-LUCA-K84279)
Explanation
| Assessment | Grading scale |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 1-20/20 scale |
- Active particpation during the discussions and presentation are required. Students should attend all sessions. Absence should be justified through medical certificate.
- The student is evaluated during reflection and active participation in assignments during the week. A written reflection may be requested after completion of the elective.
Information about retaking exams
Preperation for the second examination will be handed out two weeks before the exam.
Same exam arrangements as for the first exam term.
Active participation and reflection during the exam period.
Written paper can be required as additional reflection on the exam topic.