Sunday, March 30, 2008

Study Abroad/Aexchange

http://www.lhi.is/media/skjalasafn/english//curriculumMYN07-08Autumn.pdf

This is an incredible discovery... Iceland Academy of the Arts!!!

Interesting Courses UDEL doesnt have but should!!!!!!


ART HISTORY / ART THEORY, ELECTIVE COURSES:
LIS4502M PHILOSOPHY OF ART 2 CREDITS / 4 ECTS
Description: The course reviews some of the basic concepts used in art theory, such as art, beauty, taste and artistic
value judgements and how their meaning has changed in the Western world from ancient to contemporary times. The
basic theories of art in modernity will be examined. We will also study various issues/controversies in modern art
theory and how contemporary art has tried to influence our understanding of them.
Objectives: The student understands the basic concepts of art theory in modern times. Recognizes the basic theories
of modern art. Understands the relation between art theory and the development of modern art.
Assessment: Assignments during classes 40%, essay 60%
Instructor: Gunnar J. Árnason


HLJ6603M SOUND AND INTERACTIVE ART 3,5 CREDITS / 7 ECTS
Description: This course deals with sound as material for art creation. Computer software and sensors and how they
are used to make interactive works will be looked at. The interactivity between sound and pictures and sound and
movement will be explored. The possibilities of using sound in connection with other media and sound in space will
be worked with.
Objectives: That students become familiar with the use of interactive media in art creation.
Assessment: Attendance, participation and assignments.
Instructors: Haraldur Karlsson


TÍM2007M TIME / STUDIO 7 CREDITS / 14 ECTS
Description: These 10 weeks are committed to video and time based art practice. Students are trained to identify a
methodology and means through digital technology in realizing their works. Students are assisted on individual basis
and the technical aspects of making video works covered.
The course end with a joint presentation and critique with other 2nd year students.
The goal is that students become acquainted with the wide range of possibilities of video and time based art, at the
same time as they increase their ower all critical awareness and creativity to express their ideas through digital
technology and place them in the contemporary art context.
Assessment: Attendance, participation and assignments
Supervisor: Lára Marteinsdóttir
Instructors: Haraldur Karlsson and guests.


VSM2201M WORKSHOP / VIDEO AND SOUND 0,5 CREDIT / 1 ECTS
Description: An introduction to the video and sound recording studio and basics aspects of video and sound work.
The course covers the main technical aspects of digital recording and processing in video and sound as well as basic
computer software and their use. The studio facilities and equipment, their handling and possibilities will be explored.
This course is required for access to the studio during the course of study.
Objectives: That students attain basic skills and knowledge of the use and handling of the facilities and equipment of
the video and sound recording studio.
Assessment: Attendance, participation and assignments
Instuctor: Haraldur Karlsson
Period: 10.09.07–14.09.07 (group


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