Course Description

Course Name

Contemporary Art Scene

Session: VPGF1324

Hours & Credits

6 ECTS Credits

Prerequisites & Language Level

Taught In English

  • There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

Additional course fees apply to this course. Please reach out to your Prague Program Manager for additional information about these fees.

Course Description
By visiting exhibitions and galleries, artists’ studios and discussing strong contemporary artworks and art texts, students will explore the different concepts of contemporary arts. The course will also question issues like the art market, art collectors and collections, phenomena of international shows like the Venice Biennale and the position of artists, curators, collectors or critics within the contemporary art scene.

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Using the Prague art scene as a case study to enable students to study the contemporary art scene.
  • Introducing students to roles, issues and institutions connected to the realm of contemporary art (artists, curators, art historians, critics, collectors, art schools, galleries, media, market, exhibitions etc.).
  • Helping students orient themselves in the contemporary art scene and enabling them to follow the exciting changes in the art world.
  • Engaging the students in an in-depth research about a particular topic or issue related to the contemporary art world.

*Course content subject to change