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HA1AC: Makers and Making: artists, architects and their practices
Module Provider: |
History of Art |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
C (Certificate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
JP
Davies |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
This module is designed to introduce you to two closely related themes, one is the changing role and status of artists i.e. painters, sculptors and architects in society (1300-2000) and the other is the practice of their profession. The first of these themes aims to tackle the questions 'what is an artist?' and 'what does an artist do?', while the second focuses on the question 'how does an artist do it?' In dealing with artistic practice, the module sets out to explore how works of art and architecture are made, whether one or more individuals are involved in the manufacture, what media and techniques have been used, what limitations are imposed by the chosen media, and how artists have sought to overcome these limitations by inventing new media and new techniques. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that you will be able to:
describe and discuss the changing role of the artist, the architect
identify and describe a range of different media and techniques in painting, sculpture and architecture
discuss these media and techniques within a chronological framework
use the basic technical vocabulary associated with the particular forms of artwork correctly, terms such as etching, engraving, fresco, silverpoint etc.
organize your material and articulate their arguments effectively in assessed essays |
Additional outcomes:
The module also aims to encourage the development your presentational skills. Research and IT skills will be developed by the use of library and relevant Web resources and databases. |
Outline content:
The module will consider such topics as the emergence and development of artistic professions (painters, sculptors and architects), the role of academies, artistic collaboration, the artist as individual, as well as the artist as theorist. It will also introduce you to the various media and techniques used by artists such as fresco painting, tempera painting, oil painting, drawing, stone carving, bronze casting, and print making. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Two one-hour lectures per week. You are expected to visit museums or galleries on your own initiative. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
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20 |
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| Practicals |
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| Total hours |
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20 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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2 |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Students write two assessed essays of 1,500 words. The first essay is to be submitted by the end of the sixth week of term and the second by the end of the tenth week of term. The coursework mark is an average of the marks obtained for the two assessed pieces of work.
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Examinations
None
Requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in September. |
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