Program Overview

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Introduction to the Sculpture and Technology Module

The Sculpture and Technology module is designed to introduce students to fundamental theories and practical methods in the creation of sculptures and sculptural installations, as well as the design of physical artifacts as aesthetic manifestations. With a focus on materiality, students will explore basic principles of form, tactility, structure, composition, and artistic expression.

Module Content, Progression, and Pedagogy

In this module, students will work with various materials and basic technologies in connection with the design and creation of physical artifacts. They will experiment with different materials and technologies, exploring formal, static, and dynamic principles and usage situations. The module covers subjects such as:

• Skulptur og teknologi (Sculpture and Technology)
• Kunstnerisk og videnskabelig metode I (Artistic and Scientific Method I) Other subjects that may be covered include:
  • Materialer – form, komposition og konstruktion (Materials – Form, Composition, and Construction)
  • Perception
  • Skitseringsteknik (Sketching Techniques)

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

The objective of the "Skulptur og teknologi" module is to present the student with basic problem areas and solutions in connection with the creation and construction of artifacts, products, and installations of sculptural and aesthetic quality. Students will gain basic knowledge about:

• Fysiske artefakter, skulpturer og skulpturelle installationer (Physical Artifacts, Sculptures, and Sculptural Installations)
• Anvendelse af grundlæggende teknologier (Application of Basic Technologies)
• Æstetiske og kunstneriske udtryksformer (Aesthetic and Artistic Expressions)
• Metoder og værktøjer til udarbejdelse af et kunstprojekt (Methods and Tools for Art Project Development)

Skills

Students will acquire skills in:

• Identifying, formulating, and analyzing an artistic problem within the theme of "skulptur og teknologi" (sculpture and technology)
• Describing and justifying method choices in connection with the creation of drawings, models, and prototypes
• Identifying, developing, and describing artistic ideas and concepts
• Applying suitable technologies and construction methods in connection with the production of artifacts

Competencies

Students will develop competencies in:

• Describing and analyzing physical artifacts, sculptures, and sculptural products
• Developing conceptual proposals within sculpture and technology
• Developing practical skills in designing and realizing artistic projects
• Using texts, diagrams, drawings, and models as documentation and communication tools

Teaching Methods

The module will utilize project work in groups as its primary teaching method.

Examination

Exam Details

• Exam Name: Skulptur og teknologi (Sculpture and Technology)
• Exam Form: Oral exam based on a project
• Exam Duration: 20 minutes per student, plus 10 minutes for assessment and grading per group, with a maximum of 2 hours
• ECTS Points: 15
• Grading Scale: 7-point scale
• Assessment: Internal assessment

Module Facts

• English Title: Sculpture and Technology
• Module Code: KOTBA
• Module Type: Project
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS Points: 15
• Language of Instruction: Danish
• Place of Instruction: Campus Aalborg
• Module Responsible: Stine Lindahl Jacobsen

Organization

• Education Owner: Bachelor (BA) in Art and Technology
• Study Board: Study Board for Art, Health, and Technology
• Institute: Institute for Communication and Psychology
• Faculty: The Faculty of Humanities