2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARTF1045 A Story of Art I
20 creditsClass Size: 250
Module manager: Eva Frojmovic
Email: e.frojmovic@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is mutually exclusive with
| DESN1443 | Contemporary Art 1A |
| DESN1444 | Contemporary Art 1B |
Module replaces
ARTF1005 and ARTF1006This module is approved as an Elective
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
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 read out a short essay at least once during the semester. The 300 word essays on set questions are also intended to provide regular preparation for writing the assessed essay.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 170.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
170 hours - reading, lecture and seminar preparation, essay research and writing.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance, participation in seminar discussions, completion of 10 x 300 word essays (1 per week)Registers taken
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1 x 1,500 word essay | 100.00 |
| Essay | Submission of 10 x 300 word essay (pass/fail) | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 17/09/2009
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