Art-based research Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Art-based research
Module code: W1-SH-S1-BS
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to prepare students to conduct research using art-based methods (Art-Based Research), in particular, including literature, performative and visual arts. In the course, students will 1) become familiar with the theoretical assumptions explaining the necessity of applying art-based research methods; 2) develop the ability to analyse and interpret artworks oriented on knowledge production; 3) become familiar in a practical way with different ways of obtaining and organising data, which are alternative to conventional ones.
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]
has advanced knowledge of the complexity of the problems addressed by contemporary humanities and the methodological assumptions of arts-based research, which seek to address these problems. [01]
 W01 [3/5]
has knowledge of contemporary trends within art-based research and works that creatively address key issues related to the climate crisis. [02]
 W04 [4/5]
understands the need to use art to shape pro-environmental social attitudes and is aware of the potential of creative practices in this area. [03]
 W08 [2/5]
can valorise and evaluate information sources, and find the necessary data. [04]
 U01 [3/5]
can formulate creative research questions and select creative means of expression which would their exploration. [05]
 U02 [3/5]
demonstrates initiative in creative participation in socio-cultural life [06]
 K04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Production exercise – workshop [e02] 
Self-education [f01]  		course work 01 02 03 04 05 06
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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