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AXM-E3006 - Curatorial Theory Expanded, Lecture, 24.10.2024-28.11.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course,

- students will learn about a range of key theories, ideas, and articulated positions from which curatorial approaches can be constructed.

- students will be able to critically evaluate different curatorial and artistic strategies from the viewpoint of socio-political transformation.

- students will be able to apply critical thinking skills to analyse and discuss the current challenges in the field of curatorial practice.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 24.10.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Patrizia Costantin

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    In the course Curatorial Theory Expanded, we will discuss key ideas that have shaped curatorial practice. The course thematic focus changes every year to respond to the current debates in art and curating. Examples of previous subjects explored and discussed in the course: social and environmental justice, digital materiality, decolonisation, feminism and intersectionality, etc.

    Each different thematic focus allows us to explore expanded ways and modes of thinking about curating. 

    The course fosters innovative thinking, acting as a laboratory and incubator for creative critical inquiry and future curatorial projects.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in teaching, completed assignments.

    Minimum 80% attendance.

    See MyCourses for more detailed information on evaluations methods and criteria.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 ECTS ≈ 162h

    Contact teaching: 6h/week

    Lectures, seminars, small group work, independent reading and essay writing, presenting.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    ViCCA major students and Contemporary Art Practice/Theories minor and Critical Pedagogies and Mediation of Art have priority. If there is space, then ARTS students.
    Minimum amount of participants 8.
    Maximum amount of participants 30.

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