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This course focuses on the physical and social contexts for the production and consumption of works of art and architecture. At the core of this course is a subsidised fieldtrip to a European city, allowing for an in-depth study of the urban contexts of art across time. Seminars and the fieldtrip will discuss themes such as urbanism, the specificities of public and private, sacred and profane spaces, and histories of collecting.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course focuses on the physical and social contexts for the production and consumption of works of art and architecture. At the core of this course is a fieldtrip to a European city, allowing for an in-depth study of the urban contexts of art across time. Seminars and the fieldtrip will discuss themes such as urbanism, the specificities of public and private, sacred and profane spaces, and histories of collecting.
The fieldtrip is foregrounded by a series of seminars, introducing the key aspects of the history of our destination. You will learn how to interpret art and architecture on site, gain an understanding of the historical layers of urban spaces, and the different audiences that are coming together in a city space. Following the fieldtrip, a final week of seminars will allow students to reflect on their visit and on presenting physically next to an object as indicated in ILO 4.
The fieldtrip is subsidised by the Department, however an individual contribution may be required.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written feedback; in-person feedback on request. Assessment and feedback in week 6/7 of teaching |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate a broad and integrated understanding of the art history of a European city. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Show a critical understanding of urban contexts and how they impact on the historic reception of artworks. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Demonstrate confidence in researching, organising and delivering written and oral academic work in a presentation in situ on a defined topic, and an essay on a self-defined topic. |
| Reflection | Analyse | To critically evaluate methodological approaches to the interplay of visual arts, architecture, and urbanism. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written feedback; in-person feedback on request. Assessment in week 12 of teaching; feedback in week 14 |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate a broad and integrated understanding of the art history of a European city. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Show a critical understanding of urban contexts and how they impact on the historic reception of artworks. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Demonstrate confidence in researching, organising and delivering written and oral academic work in a presentation in situ on a defined topic, and an essay on a self-defined topic. |
| Reflection | Analyse | To critically evaluate methodological approaches to the interplay of visual arts, architecture, and urbanism. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written feedback; in-person feedback on request. Assessment in week 10 of teaching; feedback in week 12 |
Word Count | 3500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate a broad and integrated understanding of the art history of a European city. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Show a critical understanding of urban contexts and how they impact on the historic reception of artworks. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Demonstrate confidence in researching, organising and delivering written and oral academic work in a presentation in situ on a defined topic, and an essay on a self-defined topic. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate a broad and integrated understanding of the art history of a European city. |
| Reflection | Analyse | To critically evaluate methodological approaches to the interplay of visual arts, architecture, and urbanism. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Demonstrate confidence in researching, organising and delivering written and oral academic work in a presentation in situ on a defined topic, and an essay on a self-defined topic. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Show a critical understanding of urban contexts and how they impact on the historic reception of artworks. |
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