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Presentation
Presentation
Optional course focused on exploring painting in an expanded field, using methodologies and tools from other disciplines (sound, writing, performance, photography, science/technology, etc.). It emphasizes process, informed experimentation, and the ability to critically edit work.
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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
ULHT7008-26017
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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 semester is based on a longitudinal exercise, which consists of starting with a specific object (chosen and negotiated from a proposed set in order to best articulate with ongoing projects) for a layered investigation of that object; leading to looking at and operating from different points of view (material, historical, social, sensory, spatial, symbolic), translating each layer into pictorial experiences (painting and expanded field). The following topics will be addressed: Painting and interdisciplinarity: frameworks, examples, and issues. Deviation methodologies: external rules, constraints, systems, protocol, and variation. Materiality and support: unconventional materials, hybrid techniques. Collaboration and contamination: authorship, negotiation. Documentation and process writing: record, archive, decision map, statement. Editing and presentation: selection, sequencing, installation, and communication of the work.
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Objectives
Objectives
Formulate a driving question to guide practical research in painting. Experiment with and integrate techniques, materials, and methodologies outside students' comfort zone, while maintaining conceptual relevance. Document, analyze, and communicate the process (failures, iterations, decisions). Edit and present a coherent body of work, with sustained critical reflection. Think about cultural phenomena from an interdisciplinary perspective. Apply this knowledge to the interpretation of artistic events on the recent Portuguese and international scene.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The course uses methodologies focused on practical research and interdisciplinary coordination. The teaching process is structured around a longitudinal exercise that, developed throughout the semester, combines experimentation, critical reflection, and progressive editing of the work. This exercise is complemented by moments of collective criticism. The course promotes collaboration with specialists from other disciplinary areas, who introduce specific methodologies, technologies, and theoretical frameworks (namely sound, writing, performance, photography, and science/technology), enhancing hybrid approaches and broadening the field of research. The integration of documentation practices, reflective writing, and critical editing of work reinforces autonomy, self-assessment skills, and active learning. These methodologies prioritize process, informed experimentation, and the construction of knowledge through artistic practice.
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References
References
Bishop, C. (2012). Artificial Hells: Participatory art and the politics of spectatorship. London: Verso. Bourriaud, N. (2002). Esthétique relationnelle. Paris: Les Presses du Réel. Cotter, L. (2017). Reclaiming artistic research. London: Routledge. Elkins, J. (2000). What painting is. London: Routledge. Krauss, R. (1979). Sculpture in the expanded field. October, 8, 30-44. https://doi.org/10.2307/778224 Rogoff, I. (2008, August 10). Turning. e-flux Journal, (00). https://www.e-flux.com/journal/00/
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Assessment
Assessment
Esta UC é optativa.
A avaliação é contínua, presencial e incide sobre o processo e os resultados apresentados, considerando:
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Projeto prático final (corpo de trabalho desenvolvido ao longo do semestre) - 50%
Qualidade técnica e conceptual, pertinência das escolhas, risco e coerência do trabalho. -
Dossier de processo (documentação visual e escrita) - 30%
Capacidade de análise crítica do processo, clareza na comunicação, reflexão sobre falhas e decisões. -
Participação nas sessões e apresentações intermédias - 20%
Envolvimento, capacidade crítica, contributo para a discussão coletiva.
A aprovação pressupõe a realização de todas as componentes de avaliação.
Para os estudantes com nota inferior a 10 valores, ou para melhoria da nota, podem realizar o Exame de Recurso. Há ainda o Exame de Época especial.
É esperada integridade académica por parte dos estudantes, mas o plágio e a utilização indevida de IA têm penalidades que estão regulamentadas pela Universidade.
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This CU is optional.
Assessment is continuous, in person, and focuses on the process and results presented, considering:
- Final practical project (body of work developed throughout the semester) - 50%
- Technical adequacy and conceptual quality, relevance of choices, risk, and consistency of work.
- Process dossier (visual and written documentation) - 30%
- Ability to critically analyze the process, clarity in communication, reflection on failures and decisions.
- Participation in sessions and intermediate presentations - 20%
- Involvement, critical ability, contribution to collective discussion.
Passing requires completion of all assessment components.
Students with a grade below 10, or those wishing to improve their grade, may take the Appeal Exam. There is also a special Exam Period.
Academic integrity is expected of students, but plagiarism and misuse of AI are subject to penalties regulated by the University.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
