HPH074z Artistic research

Faculty of Music
Winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0/24. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Petr Lyko, Ph.D. et Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Petr Lyko, Ph.D. et Ph.D.
Doctoral studies FoM – Dean’s Office – Faculty of Music – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Doctoral studies FoM – Dean’s Office – Faculty of Music – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
TYP_STUDIA(D)
Nejsou stanoveny.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives

The aim of the course is to provide a framework for conducting artistic research—including methodological guidance—and to facilitate critical discussion and the exchange of students' experiences. Students will learn to develop self-reflective approaches to their own artistic practice and to present them effectively.

Learning outcomes

-The student has mastered the fundamentals of defining and conducting artistic research, including its methodology. <P>


-The student is able to reflect critically on their own artistic practice. <P>


-The student is able to critically evaluate the nature of artistic research conducted by other artists. <P>


-The student is familiar with the various forms and approaches to artistic research at renowned international institutions. <P>


-The student is able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to their dissertation. <P>

Syllabus

1) Familiarization with the basic definition of artistic research, as well as its possible variations and distinctions. <P>


2) Familiarization with the methodology of artistic research. <P>


3) Preparation for conceptualizing one's own artistic research. <P>


4) Presentation of one's own artistic research. <P>


5) Leading a critical discussion on one's own artistic research. <P>


6) Leading a critical discussion on the artistic research of other artists. <P>


7) Discussion with invited guests and international experts. <P>


8) Implementation of acquired insights into one's own dissertation.

Literature
    required literature
  • Journal for Artistic Research ISSN 2235-0225.
  • Biggs, M., & Karlsson, H. (eds.) (2011). The Routledge Companion to Research in the Arts.
  • Borgdorff, H., Peters, P. & Pinch, T. (2020) Dialogues between Artistic Research and science and technology studies. New York: Routledge.
  • Ericsson, L. (2020). Artistic Research Is a Threat to Artistic Freedom.
  • Hannula, M., Suoranta, J. & Vadén, T. (2014) Artistic Research methodology: narrative, power and the public. New York: Peter Lang.
  • Klein, J. (2010) What is Artistic Research? Research Catalogue [online] Available at: [Accessed 14 January 2016].
  • Mäkelä, Marit and Sara Routarinne (eds.) (2006) The Art of Research. Helsinki: University of Art and Design Helsinki.
  • Průchová Hrůzová, A. (2021). Výzvy uměleckého výzkumu pro tvůrčí a akademické sféry 21. století.
  • Sullivan, G. (2005). Art Practice as Research + Akty výzkumu v umělecké praxi.
Teaching methods
Critical discussion, lecture, seminar discussion.
Assessment methods

Colloquium/credit (in accordance with the relevant accreditation of the study program). Requirements for obtaining credit include presenting one's own artistic research during the semester, regular attendance, and active participation in seminar discussions.

Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2025.
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