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
This course explores a set of histories and identities linked to the concept of the colonial gaze(s) from a decolonial perspective. Through artistic-research methods, we will examine the idea of the decolonial turn and propose speculative histories and futures. This course will provide an extended focus and insight into the decolonial and colonial histories and the present time. Using artistic research methods, we will critically approach the diverse discourses in the field. Through the development of an individual or a group art-research project, the student will acquire experimental knowledge on how artistic research methods can be used to investigate specific and complex topics.
Professor: Luz Maria Sanchez Cardona
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.
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Required Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Methods may include:
- Project development
- Individual research
- Group work
- Lectures
- Presentations
- Group discussions
- Tutorials
- Assigned readings
- Writing exercises