The fundamental concepts of aesthetics are introduced, and in particular their relation to technology and science. We study the relations of the arts to technology, and discuss for instance the effects of digitalization on music, visual art, photography, film and literature. This is an interdisciplinary course that has its main focus on aesthetics but also relates to academic studies of art, film, music, literature etc.
AK2010 Aesthetics and Technology 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2021
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Course syllabus AK2010 (Autumn 2010–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completed course the student should be able to
- outline and explain the concept of art in some of its most important variants,
- describe important connections between the developments of technology and of art,
- analyse the effects of current technological developments, e.g. digitalisation, on forms of art,
- analyse, in an independent manner, an issue relating to the interplay betweem technology and aesthetics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
120 credits in technology or natural sciences, as well as Swedish B and English B (from Swedish gymnasium) or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Course literature will be announced no later than four weeks before the course starts.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- DEL1 - Attendance, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Attendance (DEL1;1,5 cr)
Exercises (ÖVN1;3 cr)
Final examination (TEN1;3 cr).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.