Biological Art Unit
Posted in Master of Electronic Art, Electronic Art 2nd year, Electronic Art 3rd year, Interdisciplinary Studies on May 15th, 2008Ionat Zurr
Academic Coordinator
SymbioticA
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The Aesthetics Crossovers of Art and Science VISA2214 (6 or 12 points)
This Unit is a practical and theoretical investigation, through critical engagement, of the nexus and differences of the art and science cultures through the use of the technologies of life sciences/biotechnology as an art form. The unit is run through SymbioticA: the Art and Science Collaborative Research Laboratory.
Themes explored will include the culture of the artist and scientist; the sole genius versus the lab team; creative thinking and the system of hypothesis, control and experimentation; history and philosophy of science; genohype and examples of art and science collaborations in art history. International artists in residence at SymbioticA will contribute to the unit. Field days to observe where art and science cross over will be included and practical skills of the laboratory will be learnt resulting in an art project or prototype.
Students from all disciplines are encouraged to enrol to include diverse discussions and skill sharing.
Contact: Ionat Zurr. ionat@symbiotica.uwa.edu.au.
Visit the UWA handbook for further unit information http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/visa/visa2214
Enrol online at http://www.extension.uwa.edu.au/access/index.shtml