Visiting exhibitions and writing reviews41513/3570/2526/1/72
Study guide

Visiting exhibitions and writing reviews

41513/3570/2526/1/72
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Choice package:
    • aan opleidingsonderdelen naar keuze
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Choice package:
    • Elective courses
  • Vrije opleiding Koninklijke Academie, programme stage 3
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts as Rooted in Research: ArchiVolt
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts as Rooted in Research: Art & Ecology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts as Rooted in Research: MaxLab
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • credit contract.
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Theys Hans (dut,eng)
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (1st semester)
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Short description

This course sharpens your analytical and critical thinking skills through active engagement with contemporary visual art. Through preparation, guiding and reviewing, you will develop insights into art as well as writing and communication skills. It encourages dialogue, reflection and conscious positioning within the contemporary art field.

Educational organisation (text)

The idea of the bachelor class is to visit exhibitions and write reviews about them. The reviews can be turned into a digitally printed book. We try to create a group of sixteen to twenty people. The students are invited to form teams of two people. Each team prepares the visit of a show, gives a concise introductory lecture and guides the other students through the exhibition. Then every team writes a concise review (2500 characters). These reviews are read and discussed. The reviews can be written in English or Dutch. Attendance to all the classes is obligatory.

Learning outcomes (list)

Course content

In this elective course, you will visit eight to ten fascinating exhibitions with fellow students over a period of several weeks. You will form teams of two, prepare for an exhibition visit, give a short introduction and guide the group on site. Afterwards, you will write a concise review (max. 2,500 characters) in Dutch or English.

Study material (text): Mandatory

The student can read reviews of exhibitions published by the author and available here:

http://hanstheys.ensembles.org/ensembles/text-material?panel=113

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodContinuous reflection assignment (Permanent evaluation)100,00

Evaluation (text)

Permanent evaluation