Course syllabus
Khaled Hourani, "Picasso in Palestine #2," 2019, oil on canvas - Khaled Hourani/Zawyeh Gallery
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, Mattin (aka Martin Artiach), and Gloria López Cleries
Daniel Jewesbury is the formal examiner for the course.
Register for your courses
To confirm your place on the course, you need to register. It is only when you have registered that you are considered a student on the course and can access all course material in Canvas.
Register for the course in LadokRegistration is open 26-29 August 2024. If you do not register in time, you will lose your place on the course.
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 that 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. 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 the form is available to complete.
The Announcements tab shows events in or out of the Academy that you may be interested in. If you want to post there then contact: jason.bowman@gu.se.
Student Portal:
In the Student Portal you will find information that is good to know as a new student.
Schedule:
The course schedule via Time Edit will be made available nearer the start of term. There are usually some minor adjustments. In the meantime the weekly schedules on Modules are accurate so please follow these. Below is a schedule for Start Up Week (Week 36).
Advance Preparation:
By the time you begin we ask you to:
- Think about the topic that you want to know more about and investigate.
Is there a specific issue, problem, phenomenon or concern you want to understand more about and respond to? Why is this important? Who else may it be important to?
Schedule for Week 36: Start-up Week.
The info below is a basic list of the content for Start Up Week (Monday 2 September until Friday 6 September). Bring a computer to all the sessions. There may be some alterations to this schedule.
Monday 02 Sept.
10.00-12.00: Introduction to HDK-Valand for all new students.
Meet in the lobby of Vasagatan 50 at 09.45. You will be taken to the room.
13.00-14.00: Introduction to the MFA Fine Art Programme
Teachers: Jason and Cathryn.
This is an initial intro to the whole programme's two years.
Meet in the lobby of Vasagatan 50 at 12.55. You will then be taken to the room.
14.30-16.30: Course Introduction for FRAAP1 and FRAKK1.
Teachers: Jason and Cathryn.
Meet in the lobby of Vasagatan 50 at 14.25. You will then be taken to the room.
This is an introduction to the teachers, their areas of specialism and their research and artistic development activities.
Tuesday 3 September
09.00-12.00: Studio Allocation and Respectful Environment/Co-Working Session
Teachers: Jason and Gloria.
Meet in the lobby at 08.55. You will be taken to the studios. You will need to sign a studio contract.
13.00-14.00: Introduction to Academic Studies
Teacher: Jason
Meet in the lobby at 12.55. You will be taken to the room.
In this session you meet senior academic administrators. The focus is on study environment, procedures, policies and protocols.
You should meet the study counsellor at this session, who supports students with learning diversity.
14.30-16.30: What is Artistic Research? (session 1)
Teacher: Mattin
Meet in the lobby at 14.25. Mattin will take you to the room.
In this session, Mattin will outline the history and thinking on artistic research.
You can find all the information about this session here
17.00-18.00: Optional Guest Lecture by Garry Farrelly.
Teacher: Mick Wilson
Room: TBC
This lecture is organised by the Centre for Art and Political Imagination at HDK-Valand. It is also part of the freestanding course on The Politics of Friendship.
The artist Gary Farrelly aka “Office For Joint Administrative Intelligence” will present on "self-instituting"/institutions by artists"
Wednesday 4 September
10.00-12.00: Meet the Teachers
Meet in the lobby at 09.55. Gloria will take you to the room.
In this session you will meet the whole teaching team for the MFA Fine Art. They will introduce their work in and beyond the programme.
13.00-15.00: Introduction to Monumentalen (wood, metal and plaster workshop) with Robban (Technician).
This session is your introduction to how this workshop operates. You then need to get a driving licence to use it independently. Driving licence sessions are scheduled for Friday 13 Sept.
15.30-16.30: Introduction to the Building.
Meet in the lobby at 15.25. We will do a walk-through of the building to support orientation.
Evening of 4 September
18.00-20.00: There will be a social event for year 1 and year 2 students in the evening with teachers.
We cannot provide you with alcohol but if you want to drink alcohol bring your own and a bottle opener. Light food will be provided.
Thursday 5 September
09.00-12.00: Introduction to the digital hub with technician in two groups.
Room: Digital hub
Group 1: 09.00-10.30
Groups will be listed once all registration has taken place
Group 2: 10.30-12.00
13.00-16.00: Equal Treatment Seminar.
Room: 305 Baulan in the HDK site
Teachers do not attend this session. So make your own way.
Friday 6 September
09.00-12.00: What is Artistic Research? Session 2 with Mattin.
This is a continuation of the session from Tuesday.
Student Portal
In the Student Portal you will find information that is good to know as a new student.
Contact
If you have questions about registration, please contact Student Affairs: admission@hdk-valand.gu.se.
For questions about the course content and layout, please contact the course responsible teacher.
Course Syllabus and Reading List
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If the reading list is not available in the search function, it will be available here.
Study Counselling
If you have questions about your studies, educational support, approved study leave, entry requirements, etc. you are welcome to contact the study counsellor at HDK-Valand Britta Fernell Foufa, studievagledning@hdk-valand.gu.se. Find more information about Study counselling at the University of Gothenburg on the Student Portal.
Student Health
It is important that you are feeling well and that you feel that you can manage your studies. You can contact the student health service and there are also various resources that you can use on your own. Read more about student health in the Student Portal.