Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Aesthetics II
Other languages of instruction: Catalan
Teaching staff
By appointment by email.
Introduction
The Aesthetics II course is presented as an in-depth course on the incidence and implications of the aesthetic dimension in the humanistic and cultural context and in areas outside of these, such as politics, religion or economics.
The course will cover a theoretical and practical itinerary that, starting from an initial approach to the controversial modern notion of aesthetics, will go into the analysis of contemporary artistic languages, establishing their relationships with mass culture, ethics, visual culture or cinema.
Pre-course requirements
Although it is not an indispensable requirement, it is recommended to have taken the Aesthetics I course to acquire the basic knowledge that allows a more in-depth study of the specialised topics suggested in this course.
Objectives
Essentially, the course aims for the student to acquire a set of skills and knowledge that will allow them to make an accurate and well-founded diagnosis about the indispensable role that aesthetics plays in the cultural, social and political environment of our time, as well as interpreting with solid and precise arguments the function and significance that contemporary art fulfils in our societies.
The intention, therefore, is not only to provide the student with critical abilities to analyse new languages but also to help them understand the aesthetic and historical foundations of creative work within the industrial culture. The use of concepts and tools developed by the aesthetic tradition will allow the student a more detailed and rich knowledge of the humanistic discourse and will help them to understand the existing relationship between current and traditional exchanges of information, that is, to see the continuity and the ruptures that new languages and new technologies represent in the symbolic, iconic and cognitive production.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN01 - Students will be able to analyse and interpret imaginary and iconic, symbolic and representational language in the context of humanistic disciplines.
- CP01 - Students will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the professional field by coming up with and defending arguments, as well as resolving problems within different areas of humanistic study.
- CP05 - Students will be able to analyse socio-cultural, historical and artistic structures, from a respect for the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, using language that avoids androcentricity and stereotypes.
- HB04 - Students will be able to develop the capacity for analysis, synthesis and critical thinking.
- HB05 - Students will be able to problem solve based on reasoned judgements.
- HB07 - Students will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ethics, society, and protecting the environment when carrying out research projects and activities related to the field of study.
- HB09 - Students will be able to present creative and viable proposals in the field of humanities, demonstrating initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit by applying the knowledge acquired in their academic training.
- HB11 - Students will be able to critically analyse cultural and artistic representations, based on an understanding of their historical context, in order to develop an intercultural perspective and a deeper understanding of the contemporary world.
- HB14 - Students will be able to critically evaluate cultural and humanistic production.
- HB18 - Students will be able to present the results of their research in a narrative way, following the critical standards of each discipline.
Learning outcomes of the subject
1. Applies acquired language skills to oral and written expression
2. Acquires key concepts in the field of aesthetics that influence humanistic and cultural discourse.
3. Know and select specific documentation of the modern and contemporary aesthetic field.
4. Applies theoretical knowledge in analysis and debates activities and in autonomous work
5. Practice individual and group work strategies
6. Learn to contextualize social and political phenomena
7. Relate concepts of the different subjects worked
8. Learn to diagnose problems in the intellectual, social and political spheres
9. Read and analyze essays on current topics
10. Applies / transfers theoretical and / or abstract concepts of aesthetics to real situations
Syllabus
Topic 1: Towards a definition of aesthetics in the contemporary world.
Topic 2: Aesthetics and mass art
Topic 3: Aesthetics and politics
Topic 4: Ethics and aesthetics in the contemporary context
Topic 5: Art and cinema
Teaching and learning activities
In person
The teaching-learning methodology combines master classes, discussions, presentations by the students, research of information and writing individual essays.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The evaluation system will consist fundamentally of a written exam based on the theoretical-practical topics worked throughout the course and on the oral presentation and defence of an individual project that will have been previously assigned by the professor. This work is mandatory and indispensable to be able to pass the course. The percentage corresponding to each of the elements to be evaluated will be the following:
Final written exam 60%
Individual and oral project 30%
Class attendance and active participation 10%
To pass the course the student must attend at least 80% of the classes.
In the final exam and individual project the orthographic rules of the faculty will be applied, by which each spelling mistake involves the loss of 0.1 points.
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