Contemporary Art Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023

Module name: Contemporary Art
Module code: W1-KU-N1-SW04
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023
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] 10 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
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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