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Presentation
Presentation
Optional theoretical CU, whose program focuses on the founding concepts, problems and dilemmas of Human Rights. A theoretical-practical approach is proposed, combining the analysis of human rights with reflection on the role of art in society. Students are encouraged to develop work aligned with their interests and research projects and are encouraged to explore concepts such as freedom, social justice, and multiculturalism, examining how these intersect with diverse identities, social tensions, and inequalities.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT7008-23357
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
The course of this UC leads students to reflect on the following questions: 1. What do we understand by universal human rights and what are the challenges and limits of their recognition in different contexts? 2. How can art question inequalities and stimulate social awareness about freedom, justice, and collective responsibility? 3. Which artists, movements, and artistic practices, both historical and contemporary, address issues related to human rights? 4. In what ways can art bring us closer to different forms of vulnerability? 5. To what extent can commitment to social and political causes limit the aesthetic autonomy of the artist's work?
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Objectives
Objectives
In this Course Unit, the student will develop knowledge, skills, and competencies to: Identify universal human rights and their main issues in contemporary times, recognizing the challenges and limitations of their global application. Recognize the main artists, artistic movements, and thinkers who contribute to the critical examination of human rights through their work. Understand how artistic practice can engage with human rights issues, exploring strategies that promote reflection, empathy, and collective consciousness. Foster attention and care for the world we live in, as well as social awareness and the role of the socially committed artist. Produce an artistic research project that demonstrates the student's ability to integrate the discussed issues in the Course Unit into their own project.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The first half of the semester consists of lectures of an expository nature on the previously mentioned programmatic contents, in which the teacher uses audiovisual means to share images, videos, or quotes. After the initial presentation, students are invited to actively participate by discussing the works and texts presented, and guided readings and debates may take place, transitioning from one class to another. The second half of the semester is dedicated to the development of theoretical-practical work, with students expected to use class time to work on it under the teacher's supervision. This work should meet the student's interests and the specificities of their research project, potentially serving as a contribution to their future dissertation. During this period, oral presentations on the ongoing works will be scheduled, which classmates will attend actively, using the SWOT analysis method.
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References
References
BESHTY, Walead – Ethics [Documents of Contemporary Art]. Londres: Whitechapel Gallery, 2015. CARDOSO, Fernando da Silva – Direitos humanos: Reflexões a partir da arte, gênero(s) e movimentos sociais. Maringá: Viseu, 2018. CASTELLANO, Carlos Garrido; RAPOSO, Paulo – Textos para uma História da Arte Socialmente Comprometida. Lisboa: Sistema Solar, 2019. FREEMAN, Michael – Human Rights [Key Concepts]. Cambridge: Polity Press, 2022. MBEMBE, Achille – A Comunidade Terrestre. Lisboa: Antígona, 2024. LE GUIN, Ursula K. – The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas [1973]. in The Winds Twelve Quarters & The Compass Rose. Londres: Gollancz, 2015. KILOMBA, Grada – Memórias da Plantação: Episódios de Racismo Quotidiano. Lisboa: Orfeu Negro, 2022 KRENAK, Ailton – Ideias para Adiar o Fim do Mundo. Lisboa: Antígona, 2025
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Assessment
Assessment
De modo a alcançar a concretização dos objetivos e a integração dos conteúdos programáticos acima expostos, os instrumentos de avaliação são os seguintes:
1. Trabalho teórico-prático em conformidade com a opção escolhida pelo aluno, ficando o tema a seu critério, desde que justificado no âmbito da UC. Opção 1: ensaio com aproximadamente 3500 palavras; a avaliação terá em conta a clareza e a relevância do tema, a capacidade para desenvolver uma linha de argumentação própria, estruturada e fundamentada por fontes bibliográficas credíveis, bem como a coerência geral e a conclusão. Opção 2: obra plástica no contexto da pintura ou de outras expressões das artes visuais, acrescida de um texto com aproximadamente 1000 palavras; a avaliação terá em conta a originalidade e pertinência do tema, a expressividade, o rigor técnico e/ou conceptual, e a riqueza do processo. Este trabalho será entregue no final do semestre, valendo 60% da nota final na UC.
2. Apresentação oral acerca do trabalho em desenvolvimento, com uma contextualização do tema escolhido e da proposta de trabalho em relação ao enquadramento teórico e artístico da UC. A avaliação terá em conta a capacidade do aluno para expor ideias e argumentar, valendo 20% da sua nota final na UC.
3. Durante a apresentação dos colegas, cada aluno realiza a sua análise SWOT (clássico modelo de registo manuscrito das forças, fraquezas, ameaças e oportunidades), podendo intervir e expor as razões pelas quais considera benéficos ou ineficazes alguns dos pontos expostos. No final de cada sessão, as análises SWOT são entregues e guardadas pelo docente enquanto base concreta de avaliação (auto e hétero) da UC. Este material escrito de cada aluno vale 20% da sua nota final na UC.
Esta UC inspira-se no Regulamento específico da ECATI enquanto modelo deontológico académico. Prevê o funcionamento de cada Aula, concretamente, esperando em cada uma das sessões: pontualidade docente e discente; manutenção do respeito e dignidade (própria/alheia); responsabilidade e diligência; trato cordial, honestidade intelectual, pensamento crítico saudável.
São considerados e protegidos nesta UC enquanto «Direitos da Pessoa» todas as situações humanas previstas na lei e na moral europeia. Alunos Trabalhadores-Estudantes, grávidas, pais e/ou mães, cuidadores, portadores de qualquer disfuncionalidade ou necessitados de maior acompanhamento académico podem requerer, individualmente, avaliação alternativa adequada ao seu caso.
Os alunos com NEE, dislexia ou outras questões de foro médico possuem o prazo alargado previsto (tolerância na execução das provas). Não serão permitidas intolerâncias à liberdade pessoal, liberdade de aprendizagem e liberdade de expressão.
Do mesmo modo, não é permitida a usurpação dos Direitos de Autor ou da propriedade intelectual, punindo-se academicamente qualquer forma de plágio.
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In order to achieve the objectives and integrate the program content outlined above, the evaluation instruments are as follows:
1. Theoretical-practical work in accordance with the option chosen by the student, with the topic at their discretion, provided that it is justified within the scope of the UC. Option 1: essay of approximately 3500 words; the evaluation will take into account the clarity and relevance of the topic, the ability to develop a personal, structured, and substantiated line of argument using credible bibliographic sources, as well as the overall coherence and conclusion. Option 2: a plastic work within the context of painting or other expressions of visual arts, accompanied by a text of approximately 1000 words; the evaluation will consider the originality and relevance of the theme, expressiveness, technical and/or conceptual rigor, and the richness of the process. This work will be submitted at the end of the semester, accounting for 60% of the final grade in the UC.
2. Oral presentation about the ongoing work, with a contextualization of the chosen theme and work proposal in relation to the theoretical and artistic framework of the course. The evaluation will take into account the student's ability to express ideas and argue, accounting for 20% of their final grade in the course. 3. During the presentations of their peers, each student conducts their SWOT analysis (a classic handwritten record of strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities), being able to intervene and explain why they consider some of the presented points beneficial or ineffective. At the end of each session, the SWOT analyses are collected and kept by the teacher as a concrete basis for evaluation (self and peer) of the course. This written material from each student counts for 20% of their final grade in the course.
This CU is inspired by the specific ECATI Regulation as an academic ethical model. foresees the functioning of each Class, specifically, expecting in each of the sessions: punctuality of teachers and students; maintaining respect and dignity (one's own/others'); responsibility and diligence; friendly treatment, intellectual honesty, healthy critical thinking.
All human situations provided for in European law and morality are considered and protected in this UC as “Personal Rights”. Working- Student Students, pregnant women, fathers and/or mothers, caregivers, those with any dysfunction or in need of greater academic support may individually request an alternative assessment appropriate to their case.
Students with SEN, dyslexia or other medical issues have an extended deadline (tolerance in the execution of tests). Intolerance to personal freedom, freedom of learning and freedom of expression will not be permitted.
Likewise, the usurpation of Copyright or intellectual property is not permitted, academically punishing any form of plagiarism.
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Mobility
Mobility
No




