Contemporary Art Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Contemporary Art
Module code: W1-KU-S1-SW04
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to engage in reflection on contemporary art. As part of the module, the student acquires knowledge of particular trends in twentieth-century art and the social and political aspects of art. He/she also acquires the ability to reflect critically on issues related to contemporary artistic dilemmas.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
consciously participates in artistic life [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K03 [5/5]
is able to define and explain key terms in contemporary art [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U04 [5/5]
has a structured knowledge of the main trends in 20th century art [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W02 [5/5]
knows and understands the basic methods of analysis and interpretation of contemporary artistic practices [W_02]
 W1-K01SN_W05 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W1-KU-W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K_01 U_01 W_01 W_02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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