Course detail

Studio I - Performance - summer

FaVU-B1PE-LAcad. year: 2017/2018

Static Image - "composition on a plane"

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

15

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. akad. soch. Tomáš Ruller

Department

Performance Studio (APE)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The first year is focused on mastering basic crafts, technical skills and knowledge.

Prerequisites

Theoretic and practical experience from the first completed semester of studies.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Semester exam project.

Course curriculum

the philosophy of portrait - artist and his model / self-portrait
the sensual experience of "myself" - perception and interpretation - self-reflection and stylization (ORLAN)
traditional portrait and mask - living pictures (Mariko MORI / Yasumasa MORIMURA)
expression in new media: photo and video, reproduction of music and voice, communication techniques
face, personality and image (Cindy SHERMAN)
action - "portrait / self-portrait"

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

PORTRAIT (subject) - EXPRESSION

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Lessons are mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Orlan, Carnal  Art, C. Jill O'Bryan, University of Minnesota Press – Minneapolis (CS)
Sherman, Cindy, Amanda Cruz, Thames and Hudson – NY (CS)
Mori, Mariko, Hatje Cantz Verlag – München (CS)
Morimura, Yasumasa, Daughter of Art History, Aperture – NY (CS)
Goldin, Nan, The Devil’s  Playground, Phaidon – NY (CS)
Mapplethorpe :a biography, Da Capo Press - NY (CS)
Question of Cultural Identity, Stuart Hall nad Paul du Gay Sage – Los Angeles (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch APE , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. akad. soch. Tomáš Ruller

Seminar

156 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. akad. soch. Tomáš Ruller