VH1S028 - Art and Its Histories 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | VH1S028 | ||
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| Module Title: | Art and Its Histories | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Drama | ||
| Module Leader: | Carol Hiles | ||
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| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to the objects and histories of Western art history
To critically and creatively engage with selected objects, periods and contexts in some detail. To develop different forms of critical analysis.
To develop research, writing and presentation skills.
Content Summary
You will concentrate on key periods in the history of art, gaining an understanding of the contexts in which you create your own work.
You will develop the study skills and basic methodologies with which to interrogate art’s objects, histories and critical contexts including: viewing, reading, researching, writing and presenting appropriate to this level of art history study.
You will be given an induction to the Learning Resource Centre, including an introduction to online databases and journals and the Student Support Centre.
You will be provided with an anthology of texts, a list of recommended books and internet sites and in addition, you are expected to make independent use of textual and visual resources.
You will be introduced to a survey of broadly British and European art, with emphasis on particular periods of significance. These are related to recent and contemporary practice where possible, and researched, analysed and critiqued using the methodologies below:
1. Iconology and iconography -Medieval, Italian and Northern Renaissance
2. Narrative and symbolism - 17thC Dutch painting
3. Social art history - Renaissance &18th century
4. Marxist Art History - 19th century French Art
5. Formalism - Classical tendencies in art
6. Semiotics - Reading of signs in art
Art History is delivered to establish a context for practice and as a means for critical engagement in the discourses and debates, past and present, which constitute art history between the 14th - 19th centuries. The module addresses ideas such as ‘grand narratives’, genres, styles, the artist-genius, ideology, the museum, mass production and the growth of urbanisation in art of the period. You will be required to understand and discuss the aesthetic and ideological values inherent in art and art history of the past
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| External visits | 3 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Know, understand, experience, apply, manipulate, cite and organise art historical vocabulary and conventions and style. |
| LO2 | Apply knowledge and experience and critical judgment with reference to the objects of art history in the context of art practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Exercises undertaken in class aimed at assessing the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills + 500 word proposal + 500 word rationale including bibliography | 0 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Essay | 0 | 1600 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |