20804 - CONTEMPORARY ART MARKETS AND SYSTEMS I - FOUNDATIONS
Department of Social and Political Sciences
MARTA EQUI PIERAZZINI
Mission & Content Summary
MISSION
CONTENT SUMMARY
The course addresses an institutional perspective on the development of the art system, integrating an historical background with the analysis of the main transformations of the field.
The course carries on an overview of the composition of the Art World, with a focus on key actors and gatekeepers, professions and processes. It will further present a session devoted to an exploration artistic practices and research as well as a thematic session addressing relevant topics influencing the contemporary debate in and on the Art System.
The course will be enriched by a program of Guest Speakers, allowing the students to dialogue with relevant professionals of the art market field.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
- Know the historical evolution of the modern / contemporary art system from the transition XIX / XX century to the present time.
- Understand the main patterns and logics of value creation in the visual art system and the premises of the formation of a global and local art system.
- Become familiar with the main actors in the system, mastering their characteristics and functions.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
- Acquire a professional understanding of the basic art market and art system vocabulary, languages, logics.
- Learn to relate articulately with professionals in the field and to ask relevant questions.
Teaching methods
- Face-to-face lectures
- Guest speaker's talks (in class or in distance)
- Company visits
- Individual assignments
DETAILS
The course is designed in order to create opportunities for a “high pressure” knowledge transfer from the instructors to the class, through a methodology that implies active participation, involvement in specific research and assessments, dialogue with relevant actors of the system.
This course is fit for highly motivated students willing to acquire a professional and competitive edge in the area of Arts management.
Assessment methods
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ATTENDING STUDENTS
With the purpose of measuring the acquisition of the above-mentioned learning outcomes, attending students’ assessment is based on two main components:
1. Group project (30% of the final grade). The group assignment is a project work on the themes and issues of the course. This item is aimed at testing students’ developed ability to critically apply concepts and skills acquired during the course, while fostering collaboration among peers.
2. Individual project (70% of the final grade). A class-specific final essay. This item is aimed at testing students’ understanding of topics and concepts discussed during the lectures and class activities. It will also test the ability to mobilize acquired knowledge and critical analysis of the readings in the bibliography as well as capacity to present an innovative point of view or analysis.
NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
Non-attending students will be evaluated through a written exam.
Exam Structure: Students will be asked to answer to 3 questions in 120 minutes.
The exam will be based on a reading list that will be provided by the teacher in the detailed Course Handbook, uploaded in the blackboard page of the course.
Teaching materials
ATTENDING STUDENTS
- Teacher’s slide and notes
- Guest lectures notes
- Reading list
NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
- Reading List