Who is looking at who? The Colonial Gaze(s)
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters Spring
- Course code
- PRO324
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Engelsk.
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Supplementary semester information
Supplementary semester information for spring 2026 will be published as soon as poosible.
Objectives and Content
In this module, a set of colonial histories and their contemporary circumstances are investigated. Using strategies of artistic research, the module seeks to untangle various discourses, positions, and agendas inherent to the subject matter.
Students develop an individual or group project within the module and are introduced to relevant themes and approaches through lectures, readings, presentations, tutorials, and/or workshops.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
- Gain insight into colonial histories and identities
- Gain deeper understanding of critical reflection as tool within artistic practice.
Skills:
- Implement artistic methods to mediate social and political issues
- Gain experience with relevant formats and processes
- Develop independent research methods.
General Competence:
- Situate own practice within an artistic research context.
Full-time/Part-time
Fulltid.
Full time.
ECTS Credits
10 studiepoeng.
Level of Study
Master.
Semester of Instruction
Vår / spring.
Place of Instruction
Campus Møllendal / UiB.
Required Previous Knowledge
Ingen.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Dette emnet har krav til studierett i Masterprogrammet i kunst.
Teaching and learning methods
Methods may include:
- Project development
- Individual research
- Group work
- Lectures
- Presentations
- Group discussions
- Tutorials
- Assigned readings
- Writing exercises
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
80% tilstedeværelse er forventet.
Forms of Assessment
Individuel- eller gruppe-innlevering av kunstnerisk projekt.
Course Evaluation
The module is evaluated every third year in accordance with UiB's Quality System.
Programme Committee
Programstyret har ansvar for fagleg innhald og oppbygging av studiet og for kvaliteten på studieprogrammet med emner.
Course Administrator
Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design holds the administrative responsibility for the module and studyprogram.