Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Autonomous work12342/3027/2324/1/21
Study guide

Autonomous work

12342/3027/2324/1/21
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
  • Bridging Programme Visual Arts
  • Preparatory Programme Visual Arts
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Snik Christina
Other teaching staff: Spruyt Jelle
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2023 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).

Prerequisites

(previously registered for Costume shaping 2 OR previously registered for Costume sculpting 2) AND (previously registered for Costume design 2 OR previously registered for Costume design 2) AND previously registered for Concept dramaturgy 2 AND previously registered for Internship/Projects Costume Design 1.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA1 - The student has the necessary artistic skills to design and/or realize a personal project within the broad spectrum of the visual arts under supervision.
The student can creatively process the results of his research of source material in his own artistic research process at an advanced level.
The student has strengthened his artistic capacities.
The student can develop a fine arts project.
The student can come up with a autonomous project and give shape to it.
BA3 - The student knows about and understands the social, cultural, artistic, historical and international context of the visual arts and artistic praxis, and continues to develop this knowledge and understanding.
The student approaches societal developments in a critical and self-critical way.
The student can reflect on his own artistic practice and can situate it within contemporary developments within the field of visual arts.
The student has a broader vision of the position of his / her own work in relation to other humane and scientific fields, including ecology.
BA4 - The student develops and sharpens his/her critical and investigative attitude towards designs and/or realizations that arise from visual experiments and research, emotion and intuition.
The student has a profound research attitude.
BA5 - When developing his/her personal visual language the students starts from a searching and reflective attitude when developing one's own visual language.
The student bears witness to personality and artistic maturity.
BA6 - The student understands the characteristics of his/her personal designs and/or realizations and is able to communicate about this in an appropriate manner.
The student can communicate about his work in a clear and professional way.

Course content

AUTONOMOUS WORK of the costume (design).

A bridge is made to the autonomous work of a costume designer in the Master's program in addition to the practical costume design.
This is in addition to the costumes that the students develop for a text during the classes in costume design, concept dramaturgy and design.

°self-confidence/self-knowledge/self-reflection
°creative entrepreneurial spirit
°watching/making links/crystallizing an idea

Study material (text): Mandatory

on- and offline media: books, news channels, magazines websites...
Visiting exhibitions, attending performances...
Further material use according to the need of the student & the nature of the work

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis
  • Remark: The student participates in projects that are part of the curriculum: project weeks, exhibitions, study tours, lectures, and other projects relevant to the program.
Work time outside of contact hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeArtistic practical assessment100,00

Evaluation (text)

permanent evaluations and show / check moments during the academic year
semester 1: first directional evaluation after closure of semester 1
semester 2: final jury after closing 2nd semester