Art Theory Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Art Theory
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-AT
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The "Art Theory" module allows the students to explore issues related to the theory of art. The lectures cover key theories, concepts, and approaches that have shaped the development of art from classical to contemporary trends. Participants in the module will analyze the relationships between art, science, technology, and culture and reflect on the role of art in the digital context. Throughout the course, students will develop critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze different artistic practices and their theories. The topics will include theoretical foundations and examples of applications in modern artistic creation. The module consists of lectures and independent student work, allowing students the space to explore the subject matter individually. Students will be encouraged to actively participate in discussions and develop their theoretical reflections in the context of contemporary artistic challenges. The course aims to enhance skills in analysis, interpretation, and constructing personal artistic theories.
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]
The student knows key theories, concepts, and approaches that have shaped the development of art from classical to contemporary trends. [S2-AT_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W01 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W05 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-W10 [3/5]
The student understands the complexity of the relationships between art, science, technology, and culture and their impact on contemporary artistic creation. [S2-AT_2]
 W6-MM-S2-W01 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W02 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-W05 [5/5]
The student can analyze and interpret different artistic practices in the context of their theories and contemporary artistic challenges. [S2-AT_3]
 W6-MM-S2-U05 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-U07 [1/5]
The student actively participates in discussions on contemporary art issues, developing their own theoretical reflections. [S2-AT_4]
 W6-MM-S2-K04 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-K05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W_AT] 28 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04]  		exam S2-AT_1 S2-AT_2 S2-AT_3 S2-AT_4
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
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
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
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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