Course syllabus
Mary Kelly, Post-Partum Document: Documentation V, Classified Specimens, Proportional Diagrams, Statistical Tables, Research and Index, 1977 . Photo: Moderna Museet.
Information from your teacher
Welcome to your studies at HDK-Valand. It is important that you scroll through this page and read everything.
Jason E. Bowman is the course manager for Artistic Practices 1 (FRAKP1).
The course will be taught by Jason and Gloria López Cleries.
Cathryn Klasto is the formal examiner for the course.
Register for your courses!!!
Don't forget to register for the course in Ladok services. Registration opens one week before the start of course. You must also be registered to be able access all course material published in Canvas.
If you have problems with the registration or questions about your studies please contact admission@hdk-valand.gu.se.
Canvas:
This Canvas platform primarily uses two tabs out of the left hand tool bar: Modules and Assignments.
Modules has two main functions: firstly as a weekly calendar and includes info on preparing for those sessions. Its second function is as resources for study such as the page with advice on How to Search for Sources as one example.
On the Modules tab, each week has its own page, and you can click to see what is happening each week. Its important that you scroll down to make sure you see the whole of the week's activities. This is the most up to date information. You should also check these well in advance as the majority of advance preparation required for classes is listed on the module page. The modules contain information that you can return to so they also operate as a toolkit.
The Assignments tab shows the assignments you have to do for the course and how and when you have to submit them. You submit written assignments via upload to Canvas.
The Course Evaluations tab is also used at the end of the course where you are asked to fill an anonymous form about your experience of taking the course. This helps us develop it for the next iteration. You will be told when that form is made available to complete.
The Announcements tab is used to show events in or out of the Academy that you may be interested in. If you want to post there then contact Jason: jason.bowman@gu.se.
Student Portal:
The University's Student Portal gathers information and services for you as a student and you will find
information that is specific to students at HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design.
Schedule:
The course schedule via Time Edit will be made available nearer the start of term. There are some minor adjustments to be made. In the meantime the weekly schedules on Modules are accurate so please follow these. Below is a schedule for Start Up Week (Week 35).
Advance Preparation:
By the time you begin we ask you to:
- Think about the topic that you personally want to study.
Is there a specific issue, problem, phenomena or concern that you want to know and understand more about and make a response to. Why is this important? Who else is it important to?
Schedule for Week 35: Start-up Week.
The info below is a basic list of the content for Start Up Week (Monday 28 August until Friday 1 September). Bring a computer to all the sessions.
Monday 28 August
10.00-12.00: Introduction to HDK-Valand for all students.
Meet in the lobby of Vasagatan 50 at 09.45 and you will be escorted to the room where this happens by Jason.
13.00-14.00: Introduction to the MFA Fine Art Programme
This is an initial intro to the whole programme's two years.
Meet in the lobby of Vasagatan 50 at 12.55 and you will be escorted to the room where this happens.
14.00-16.30: Meet the MFA Fine Art Teaching Team
This is an introduction to the teachers, their areas of specialism and their research and artistic development activities.
You will be escorted to the room where this takes place at the end of the previous session by Jason.
Tuesday 29 August
09.00-10.30: Course Introduction for FRAKP1
Meet in the lobby at 08.55 and you will be escorted by Jason to the room where this happens.
13.00-16.00: Studio Allocation
Meet in the lobby at 13.00 and you will be escorted by Gloria to where this happens.
You will need to sign a studio contract.
Wednesday 30 August
09.30-11.00: Introduction to the Building
Meet in the lobby and you will be escorted from there by Gloria.
11.00-12.00: Introduction to Equipment Borrowing and Technical Support
It's important that you attend this session so that you know how this works.
This will take place in 2044B The Workshop room. Gloria can escort you there at the end of the last session.
13.00-15.00: Introduction to Monumentalen (wood, metal and plaster workshop) with Robban (Technician).
You will know where this is from the building tour.
This is an introduction session. To use some of the tools and equipment you will a 'driver's license'.
During this session you can coordinate dates and times for the driver's license sessions with Robban. Do not programme these to clash with any teaching sessions.
Evening of 30 August
18.00-20.00: There will be a social event for year 1 and year 2 students in the evening with teachers too.
Place: The Old Hotel. We cannot provide you with alcohol but if you want to drink alcohol bring your own and a bottle opener.
Thursday 31 August
09.00-10.00: Introduction to Academic Studies with Jason, Hans Ekelund (Vice Prefekt for Education) and Lena Colin (Study Counsellor)
10.00-12.00: What is Research and Enquiry Session 1? with Jason
This is your first proper class for FRAKP1. Look at the info here: Week 35
13.00-16.00: Equal Treatment Seminar
Friday 1 September
09.00-12.00: What is Research and Enquiry Session 2? with Jason
13.00-15.00: Introduction to your Elective Course (There is a separate Canvas course page for each elective course).
Course Syllabus and Literature List
Find the course syllabus and literature list by searching on the course name or course code in the syllabus database via the Student Portal.
Study Counselling
If you need help with planning your studies or need study support during your studies, you are welcome to contact the Study Counsellours at HDK-Valand. Read more at My Studies.
Student Portal
The University's Student Portal gathers information and services for you as a student and you will find
information that is specific to students at HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design.