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AD5204: Visual Practices / Critical Frameworks
Module Title | Visual Practices / Critical Frameworks |
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Module Code | AD5204 |
Module Tutor | Richard Salkeld |
School | Art and Design |
CAT Points | 15 |
Level of Study | 5 |
Pre-requisites | None |
Co-requisites | None |
Restrictions | None |
Brief Description | This module will examine issues, ideologies and theoretical perspectives relating to the production and reception of art. This will include the roles of art education, the art market and the practices of curating and display in galleries and museums. |
Indicative Syllabus | - Through a series of case studies a range of critical frameworks and theoretical perspectives relating to the production and reception of art will be examined. These may include, for example, an examination of the purpose and methods of art education; a consideration of Bourdieu's idea of 'the field of cultural production'; a critical reading of the historical function of public museums and galleries; an examination of the role of gender in art. |
Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to:
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Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 24 Independent Learning Hours: 126 |
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words 002: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words |
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Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |