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FA279: Visual Practices / Critical Frameworks
| Module Title | Visual Practices / Critical Frameworks |
|---|---|
| Module Code | FA279 |
| 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 introduces students to issues and theoretical perspectives relating to the production and reception of art. This will include the roles of art education, the art market and 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. This 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' through a study of the phenomenon of 'Young British Artists'; a critical reading of the historical function of public museums and galleries including the development of Tate Modern and events such as the Turner Prize; an examination of the significance of the mediums of art. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) have gained a knowledge and broad understanding of the term 'art practices' to include , for example, museum and educational practices, and the operations of the art market, alongside the physical productio nof art. b) have an awareness of varieties of writing about art, for example, artists' statements, art criticism, art history and cultural theory, c) have gained a critical understanding of a range of theoretical paradigms and how they might conflict and interact, for example, formalist and post colonial theories of art. d) have gained an awareness of how theories and practices of art might affect each other e) have gained a knowledge of recent debates in the field of art. ii. Skills On successful completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate: a) research skills b) the ability to examine the logic of an argument c) the ability to use visual analysis of workds of art and analysis of texts to provide evidence in argument d) oral communication skills: the ability to present an argument in speech and to defend a viewpoint in discussion e) the ability to work independently and collaborativley with other students |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact: approximately 16% Student private study: approximately 84%Staff/student contact may vary from the norm in modules with larger or smaller student numbers |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| 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. |
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