2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARTF2002 Harewood House in Context
40 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr Abigail Harrison Moore
Email: A.L.Moore@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students will be able to engage with key elements in the ordering, display and interpretation of objects in the Harewood House Collection and place them in the broader context of museum display and the history of the fine and decorative arts.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
This module is divided into 4 parts. Part 1 is the introduction to a key element in the study of the visual arts - the ordering of knowledge and observations. This develops into a consideration of the taxonomic principles behind systems of clarifying objects which underpin the museum system. Parts 1 and 2 focus on the display of the decorative arts at Fairfax House and Harewood House. The range of their decorative arts holdings and the nature of their displays and interpretations are examined in depth. Part 3 brings together all the proceeding elements of the module as students are required to put together a paper exhibition using objects from the Harewood collection taking into account the curatorial conservation and interpretation questions that may arise. This exercise includes the writing of a catalogue raisonne and introductory essay.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Visit | 16 | 3.00 | 48.00 |
| Seminar | 22 | 2.00 | 44.00 |
| Private study hours | 308.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 92.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400.00 | ||
Private study
308 - hours class/essays/presentation preparation and further readingOpportunities for Formative Feedback
- presentations- contributions to class discussion
- registers taken
- attendance at seminars and visits
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1 x 2-3,000 word essay due at the end of semester 1 | 50.00 |
| Project | 1 x 2-3,000 word exhibition project due at the end of semester 2 | 50.00 |
| 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: 29/05/2009
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