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Disruptive Innovation in Digital Art-activism and Business
Aarhus University
AU Summer University
| Application Deadline: | 15 March | ||
| Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 200 - ≈ € 1,512 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Aarhus / Denmark / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 26 days | Start Date: | July |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 10 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Aarhus University
The framework of the course is a rework of the business concept ‘disruptive innovation’. In the course we aim to discuss the interactions between the fields of business and digital art/activism in new ways.
New technologies involving self-organization (e.g. Wikipedia) disrupt business practices. At the same time digital art and activist practices subvert business models in innovative ways and offer an opportunity to re-examine assumptions about resource and innovation methods that can be used for either business or arts development, or social benefit.
The course will involve theoretical discussions of networks and business/economics, analysis of activist strategies and hands-on workshops. Course offered by Department of Aesthetics and Communication.
Level - Master
Date 2-27 July
Lecturers
Geoff Cox, Aarhus University
VENUE DESCRIPTION
AU Summer University will take place on campus in the architecturally renowned yellow-brick buildings in the beautiful university park.
At the venue you will have access to a helpdesk and service centre. You find our Main Help Desk in the International Centre and the opening hours are 08.30-15.00 from Monday to Friday.
The International Centre is the central hub for all international and PhD activities at Aarhus University, and in the same building you find Dale's Café. Here you can buy sandwiches, coffee, snacks, and beers. With its informal lounge area this is the ideal place to relax and hang out with your fellow Summer University students.
Contents
In the evaluation of the student’s performance, special emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student:
- Is able to work theoretically and/or practically/constructively with academic issues from within the area of Digital Design
- Is able to apply theory relating to Digital Design when diagnosing and solving relevant subject-related issues
- Demonstrates knowledge of and insight into the key literature and methodologies of the subject area
Indhold
The framework of the course is a rework of the business concept ‘disruptive innovation’. In the course we aim to discuss the interactions between the fields of business and digital art/activism in new ways. New technologies involving self-organization (e.g. Wikipedia) disrupt business practices. At the same time digital art and activist practices subvert business models in innovative ways and offer an opportunity to re-examine assumptions about resources and innovation methods that can be used for either business or arts development, or social benefit. The course will involve theoretical discussions of networks and business/economics, analysis of activist strategies and hands-on workshops. The student will be able to:
* Understand & reflect on the interactions between business and digital art/activism.
* Understand & reflect on the relation between technology and business practices.
Analyse & reflect networks and activists strategies.
Portfolio exam based on assignments and presentations. At the end of the course, students will make a presentation of a prototype of their product (e.g. a business plan, website or print publication) together with a written critical reflection (of 12-15 pages). We will use the 7-point scale, internal examiner.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Students coming as Free-movers/non-Partner students (EU and non-EU students who do not have a bilateral partnership agreement with Aarhus University) applying for AU Summer University courses must apply by using the online form attached to each individual course. Afterwards you must hand in the required documentation for your university studies. Please remark that all freemovers are obliged to pay participation fees where as tuition fees only apply to freemovers from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland.
Requirements:
1. You are expected to have the same requirements that apply to regular students. Freemovers therefore need to provide documentation for their subject levels in applicable subjects. Mathemathics if applying for courses offered by the School of Business and Social Science. Mathematics, chemistry, and physics if applying for courses offered by Faculty of Science and Technology.
2. If you are applying for admission to AU Summer University courses at Master level, you must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree (Or as a minimum 180 ECTS in your study programme)
3. An English test as you are expected to have a high level of English proficiency
English language requirements - 'English B' and 'English A'
English language requirements for applicants with a non-Danish/Nordic entry qualification.
According to the Danish Ministry of Science's Order no. 181 on Admission to Danish Universities, and the Danish Ministry of Education’s Order no. 239 on Admission to Higher Education in Denmark (The Admission Order), all applicants must, as a minimum, document English language qualifications comparable to an "English B level" in the Danish upper secondary school (Gymnasium). A few courses require 'English A', which is one level higher than 'English B'.
English language qualifications can be documented as follows:
TOEFL:
English B – Test results of at least 560 (paper-based) or 83 (internet-based test)
English A – Test result of at least 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based test)
IELTS:
English B – Test results with a minimum score of 6.5 points
English A – Test results with a minimum score of 7.0 points
Cambridge/Oxford:
English B – Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
English A – Certificate of Proficiency (CPE)
CEFR validated English language course:
English B – C1 level
English A – C2 level
”Native speakers” with an English taught qualifying exam (including applicants from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain). Applicants from all other countries (including African and Asian countries, where the exam has been taught in English) must submit a test.
Danish/Nordisk entrance examination
With an English level the Danish Agency for International Education considers comparable to a Danish B/A level in English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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