Guest Talks 3
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language of instruction | Semester |
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| 307EGT3 | credit | 1 | 12 lecture hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 16 to 21 hours of self-study | English | winter |
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Name of lecturer(s)
Department
The subject provides Department of Photography
Contents
Guest Talks is a series of talks by visiting theorists, artists, and educators on topics in contemporary art and new technologies. The lectures are open to all AMU students, students from other universities, and the general public. All sessions are held in English.
Each semester features 6 speakers drawn from active visual artists, curators, gallerists, theorists, and art historians. The programme is designed around current themes and significant events in the art world, and is informed by student feedback collected at the end of each semester. The list of invited guests and the schedule of lectures is published at the beginning of each semester.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, students will:
– Reflect on the creative approaches of significant practitioners in the field and relate them to their own developing practice.
– Become familiar with the conventions of public professional presentation and critical discussion.
– Broaden their awareness of current topics in contemporary art and visual culture beyond the scope of the standard curriculum.
Prerequisites and other requirements
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Literature
Reading materials are provided individually for each lecture, based on communication with the respective speaker.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The course is completed with a pass (credit).
To receive credit, students must actively participate in the Q&A.
A maximum of 1 absence per semester is permitted.
Note
Winter semester 2026/2027
7. 10. 2026 Sean Cubitt
21. 10. 2026 Sarah Jones
4. 11. 2026 Adam Broomberg
18. 11. 2026 Hélène Martinelli
2. 12. 2026 Vladimir Havlík
16. 12. 2026 Yanai Toister
Schedule for winter semester 2026/2027:
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| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| Wed | 17:00–19:00 | Hynek ALT | Room No. 1 Lažanský palác |
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Schedule for summer semester 2026/2027:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Photography CZ - bachelor - 2022 (Required subjects)
- Photography CZ - bachelor - 2026 (Required subjects)
- Photography EN - Bachelor - 2022 (Required subjects)
- Photography EN - Bachelor - 2026 (Required subjects)