Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Artist in society31489/3029/2324/1/38
Study guide

Artist in society

31489/3029/2324/1/38
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Compostion
    • Instrumental / Vocal Studies
  • Bachelor of Education: Secondary Education – Music and Performing Arts (Shortened Programme)
    Programme option:
    • Drama
  • Bridging Programme Composition
  • Bridging Programme Conducting
  • Bridging Programme Instrumental
  • Bridging Programme Vocal
  • Educational Master of Arts in Music & Performing Arts, programme stage 4
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Acting within Drama
    • Cabaret within Drama
    • Word-painting within Drama
  • Shortened trajectory Master of Arts & Education in Music and performing arts
    Specialisation:
    • Drama
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).
Teaching staff: Eysermans Ann, Hillaert Wouter, Malaise Jeroen
Teaching staff are not (all) known yet.
Languages: Dutch
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: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

This course includes the following learning objectives:
The student broadens his or her perspective of the broader (socio-)artistic profession.
The student is aware of the complexity of the social context.
The student formulates a vision of the roles of the artist in the metropolitan context and positions him- or herself within this.
The student reflects on his or her own professional role as a member of society with certain responsibilities and shares these in creative and performative ways.

Course content

- cross-disciplinary introductory seminars with experts, on the role and place of art and artist in society

- activating group discussions
- focused exploration of the broader (socio-)artistic field
- creative and performative processing and presentation of one's own experiences and vision

1st semester: group lessons - reflection

1) Opening Lesson:
- practical arrangements and learning line
- introduction to portfolio
- ted-talk about 'artist in society'.
=> Portfolio assignment: choose an artistic hero in relation to society

2) Discussion lesson:
4 stimulating texts (2 NL - 2 ENG) discuss in groups.
=> Portfolio assignment: write down your vision in dialogue with one text.

3) 4 thematic sessions with guest speakers from the field
a. Theme session 1: participation & cocreation
b. Theme session 2: art education
c. Theme session 3: diversity & inclusion
d. Theme session 4: sustainability (SDGs)
=> Portfolio assignment: choose a salient statement from one of the speakers and briefly outline how you yourself relate to it

2nd semester:
field visits - practical exploration
At least 2 field visits, to be chosen from a range of 10 field visits in Antwerp.
=> Portfolio assignment: portray this organization from what appeals to you in it and give three personal insights about 'art and society' about your visit

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials15,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours60,00 hours
Workplace training and / or internship15,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeReflection assignment during the examination series30,00
Eerste examenperiodeReflection assignment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)70,00you must pass both parts to pass the whole course unit
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodReflection assignment during the examination series100,00

Evaluation (text)

Students will be assessed on their active participation in the seminars, and on the final performative reflection assignment:

Mandatory attendance at opening class
Attendance at at least 3 group lessons
Participation in at least 3 field visits
Final assignment at the end of May:
- final pitch of 5 minutes
- Preparation via 'helpdesk session' for students who wish to