Introduction to Artistic research (BDA875)
Artistic research is equated with academic research, relating to "Lov om universiteter og høgskoler". In this course, the student is introduced to what artistic research can be. The course contains an introduction to artistic research, historically, but also with presentations by different artists and how they examinetheir own artwork and their own artistic processes. After completing the course, the student should have gained knowledge of what artistic research can be and also have acquired some basic methods that they can use in their own work. The student will have the opportunity to use his/her knowledge from this course in the course Dissemination III.
Course description for study year 2023-2024
Course code
BDA875
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Introduction to artistic research, through artist meetings and practice.
Introduction to the Artistic Research Programme.
Remark. In Formidling III, the students get to use methods and experiences from the course Artistic research into the practical work with their solo in outdoor space.
This course in artistic research is linked to the individual student's experience as a performer in Formidling III. After completing the choreographic process, the students immerse themselves in selected experiences from the process with the choreographers and with the help of tools from the course "Introduction to artistic research", the students get the opportunity to reflect on their own practice and develop their performing knowledge.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge
- have knowledge of what artistic research is and acquire methods that are relevant to the dance artist.
- have knowledge of how selected artists in their artistic development work with methodology, ethics and theoretical perspectives.
Skills
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- use selected methods from artistic research in the investigation of one's own artistic work.
General knowledge
After completing the course, the student should be able to
- explain the difference between artistic work, artistic research and academic research.
- use some tools from the subject in further artistic work.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig hjemmeeksamen | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
Coursework requirements
Method of work
The course is taught in intensive modules. Furthermore, the course is related to Formidling III where our students have the opportunity to look back on their artistic process and where, through introduction to different methods, one gets help to find a research focus related to individual performance and also the collective, choreographic process. This reflection is developed through conversations and lectures. Students gain insight into how PhD fellows and staff at the faculty work with artistic research. In these artistic meetings, students gain insight into how the individual works with methodological perspectives, ethics and theory in connection with KU.
The course emphasizes a collective teaching method where one is investigative and active.
The main work requirement is an installation where the individual student gets to develop a "work of reflection". The course gives an introduction to different ways of researching performative processes, this is a central part of the work method.
Compulsory attendance, see description of this under general about the study programme at the start of the plan. Individual and group work along the way associated with lectures.