Arts and Media in Society

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Arts and Media in Society
Leerdoelen	After this course the student is able to: - summarize, in their own words, the historical background of activist art. - give an overview of the crucial philosophical and sociological questions involving the relation between arts and society. - critically reflect on (self-selected) cases of activist art in oral and written form, on the basis of the literature. - do research by finding the relevant sources to execute a case study. - work together with other students on a project that thematizes the topic of the course.
Omschrijving	For some years activist art is again playing a prominent role, both in the international art world (e.g. Ai Weiwei, Pussy Riot, Michael Moore) and in public debates (e.g. the Dutch debate on ‘black Pete’ was initiated by artists). Activist art has already a long tradition, but time and again it raises all kinds of sociological and philosophical questions on the place of the arts in society. For instance: should we evaluate these kinds of art works merely on the basis of their societal impact, or also on the basis of their aesthetic quality (and can these be separated?) What can artists contribute to public debates? How can the arts address the precarity or marginalization of certain groups, or put certain political issues on the agenda? The role of the audience is of course crucial here: how can/should audiences be addressed and activated by these artistic practices, and what is the function of (social) media in this process of activation? For this course, students will not only study the relevant (historical, sociological and philosophical) literature on this theme, but will also actively involve themselves in contemporary discussion by e.g. organizing a debate, setting up a blog, and/or planning an exhibition or mini-festival.
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	werkcollege
Toetsvorm	nog niet bekend
Vaksoort	master
Docent(en)	dr. T.E. Lijster
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Theorie der Avant-garde Bürger, Critique of Art Lijster Artificial Hells Bishop, The emancipated spectator Ranciere Art and Activism in the Age of Globalization De Cauter (ed.) Art and Contemporary Critical Practice Raunig & Ray De naval van Daphne Engelse versie? Maarten Doorman,
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Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type ReMa Kunst- en Cultuurwetenschappen / Arts and Culture  (ReMa Arts, Media and Literary Studies) 1 semester II a verplicht ReMa Letterkunde / Literary Studies  ( ReMa Literary and Cultural Studies) 1 semester II a verplicht