Artistic research is a formal, qualitative method that uses creative processes to understand and communicate the subjectivity of human experience. This course invites you to explore its philosophical foundations, methodologies, and practical applications. You will be encouraged to think beyond the traditional academic essay and instead consider film, installation, or other creative art projects as legitimate research outputs and modes through which questions can be posed, ideas explored, and findings articulated.
The curriculum introduces both established theoretical frameworks including formalism, structuralism, and postmodernism, as well as contemporary approaches, including decolonial, feminist, and environmental perspectives in art. Through these lenses, you will develop the ability to analyze, critique, and conduct your own artistic research. You will engage with artworks and readings critically, learning how to evaluate them within wider cultural and theoretical contexts.
- Teachers: Zhazgul Ibraimova