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FA2IPA-PHILOSOPHIES AND THEORIES OF ART
Module Provider: Art
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2019/0
Email: j.a.russell@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This module explores a range of philosophical and political ideas and tracks their impact on the histories and discourses of art. Over the course of 10 lectures students will be introduced to a range of historical and contemporary expositions and their use in Art, art criticism and theory. The module will develop through a combination of lectures, seminar discussion, exhibition visits, screenings and a written assignment.
Aims:
The overall aim is to introduce students to the trajectory and use of these discourses, their genealogy and impact on art history and contemporary visual culture.
Assessable learning outcomes:
•ÌýÌý ÌýDemonstrate an understanding of a range of ideas and philosophies and their impact on the discourses and histories of art.
•ÌýÌý ÌýIndependently examine and appraise a broad range of research material including primary texts, exhibitions, art journals, periodicals and web based sources
•ÌýÌý ÌýOrganize and present a coherent written argument that understands the conventions of referencing and bibliography.Ìý
Additional outcomes:
•ÌýÌý ÌýInterpersonal skills
•ÌýÌý ÌýIT skills
•ÌýÌý ÌýPresentation skills
Outline content:
The module is delivered through a series of lectures examining the diverse practices of contemporary art including relevant historical precedents. The lectures will use a number of key texts and examine their use in relation to art practice. The module examines particular theoretical methodologies and considers the distinct ways in which these overlap with the production of art. The module tests these ideas through critical examination of contemporary art. 1 essay of 4000 words and 1 formative piece of writing is required for this module.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Ìý | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Lectures | 20 | ||
Tutorials | 1 | ||
External visits | 2 | ||
Guided independent study: | 177 | ||
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Total hours by term | 200 | ||
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Total hours for module |
Method | Percentage |
Written assignment including essay | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
1 essay of 3,00-4,000 words to be submitted for Summative Assessment.Ìý
Formative assessment methods:
1 formative piece of writing (essay plan/500words) is required prior to summative submission.ÌýEssay tutorials in advance of writing assignments accompany feedback tutorials that discuss your written feedback and help you plan future essays.
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
The essay must be submitted in order to gain a pass and achieve a threshold performance.
Reassessment arrangements:
Submission of additional essay by August 2019
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 1 May 2019
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