Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The university program in question is the Bachelor of Arts in Art and Technology, with a focus on Space, Art, and Technology. This program is offered at Aalborg University in Denmark.

Program Description

The program explores the creation of spatial art and technology projects, experimenting with various technologies, architectural principles, and physical spatial structures. Students work with mechanical and technological tools to create spatial experiences, including the realization of spatial installations using responsive or interactive technology.

Course Structure

The program includes the following courses:

• Space, Art, and Technology
• Artistic and Scientific Method II Other courses may be offered in areas such as:
  • Perception
  • Digital Representation I 2D and 3D construction methods

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

The objective of the "Space, Art, and Technology" module is to present space as an artistic medium, focusing on the spatial aspects of artifacts and events in art and technology. Students should gain basic knowledge of:

• Installations and responsive and interactive spaces, including their visual and spatial effects
• Interaction between humans, space, and technology, material selection, and visual effects
• Application of technology in creating spatial experiences
• Methods and tools used in creating spatial experiences from idea to finished project

Skills

Students should acquire skills in:

• Identifying and formulating an artistic problem within the theme of "Space, Art, and Technology" and developing alternative concepts for a defined problem
• Developing and describing artistic concepts within the theme of "Space, Art, and Technology"
• Applying suitable technologies in designing and using responsive and interactive spaces and spatial experiences
• Creating drawings, models, and prototypes of spatial forms

Competencies

Students should gain competencies in:

• Describing and analyzing physical spaces and their social, emotional, and performative aspects
• Formulating a problem statement focusing on space and technology
• Developing concepts for spatial installations based on problem formulation investigations and analysis within space and technology
• Communicating the final design using texts, drawings, and models

Teaching Methods

The teaching method involves project work in groups.

Examination

Exam Details

• Exam name: Space, Art, and Technology
• Exam form: Oral exam based on project
• Exam duration: 20 minutes per student, plus 10 minutes for assessment and grading per group, with a maximum of 2 hours
• ECTS: 20
• Assessment form: 7-point scale
• Censorship: Internal exam
• Evaluation criteria: As stated in the University's exam regulations

Program Facts

• English title: Space, Art, and Technology
• Module code: KOTBA
• Module type: Project
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Spring
• ECTS: 20
• 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