2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARTF1045 A Story of Art I
20 creditsClass Size: 130
Module manager: Dr Eva Frojmovic
Email: e.frojmovic@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
A Story of Art? We will challenge the idea of a single narrative account of art, and problematise ideas of 'art' and 'artist'. The term 'art' has not always been used, used the same way, or to denote the same type of objects. Similarly, attitudes to art and ways of looking at art depend on time and geography. Using a number of case studies from prehistoric, ancient, medieval. Renaissance/early modern, and contemporary art and visual culture, the module will examine both the conditions of artistic production and the effects of different art historical methodologies and interests.Objectives
On completion of this module students should be able to:- identify the salient visual and ideological characteristics of the art and artists studied;
- explain in basic terms the geographically, historically, and culturally specific circumstances of production and use of the art studied;
- identify and utilise some of the different ways of researching and writing art history and begun to look critically at the various ideas of what art is, what it is made for and why, what an artist is, and what art history might be.
Skills outcomes
- Verbal and written fluency in constructing a logical and coherent argument
- Use of audio visual aids
- Participation in group discussions
- Co-ordination and dissemination of a range of historical, contextual visual information
- Using bibliographies and databases.
Syllabus
Challenging the idea of a single narrative story of art, this module will problematise ideas of 'art' and 'artist' by exploring the historical foundations and formations of the discipline of art history since the 18th Century. Using a number of case studies from ancient, classical, medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern art and cultures, the module will examine both the conditions of artistic production and the effects of different art historical methodologies and interests.
Each student will complete a worksheet for each of the five field trips to be formatively assessed in preparation for a multiple choice examination.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Film Screenings | 1 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 155.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 45.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Students will undertake independent field research in their private study time, as directed. Such independent field research will be of a local nature. Students are encouraged to make optional study visits in their private study time. Any occasional field trips will be funded by the school.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance, participation in seminar discussions- completion of weekly worksheets, to be presented in class
- Registers taken to ensure attendance.
- Online tests provide an indication of progress
- Worksheets will be submitted as one file at the end of the semester. P/F component.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | Essay x 1000 words | 25.00 |
In-course MCQ | 3 x MCQ | 75.00 |
Assignment | Worksheets submitted in one portfolio | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
In course online MCQ to be timetabled during weeks 4, 8, and 11 (reading comprehension, skills, analysis) These are not times but deadlines will be set. They can be done by the student in their own time.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 01/09/2017
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