Universität Wien

080047 UE Course: Art Reception and the Politics of Spectatorship (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 20.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 17.04. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 15.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 29.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 12.06. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 26.06. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This exercise will focus on identifying the features of contemporary art spectatorship on a theoretical and practical levels. Through readings and discussions we will examine what it means to encounter art today and what we bring to the encounter as contemporary subjects. The central project for the course will ask students to examine their own viewing practices and bring the theory into a practical exercise.

Assessment and permitted materials

The primary assignments for the course will be readings and participation in discussion as well as a final presentation at the end of the semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement:
- Compulsory attendance. In case of absence due to illness or exceptional family situation, written proof must be submitted.
- For a positive completion of the course, all partial performances must be completed.
- Final presentation

Grading scale:
1 (very good) 100-90 points; 2 (good) 89-81 points; 3 (satisfactory) 80-71 points; 4 (sufficient) 70-61 points; 5 (insufficient) 60-0 points.

Examination topics

The final project, which will constitute the majority of the grade, will require a synthesis of the course readings, the students' experience and opinions, and the presentation of the material in a coherent and engaging manner.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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