AH1014E Art in the Making: II

Academic Year 2024/2025

Stepping outside chronological & stylistic parameters this module aims to extend the understanding and appreciation of the history of European painting.
'Art in the Making II' explores Late Medieval and Renaissance art from the perspective of art as a product of its time, considering the likes of artistic eduction, the function and patronage of art, as well as aspect of the structure and making of the works and the myriad characteristic types of art being produced during the period.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this MODULE students should be able to:
- understand the history and use of the main painting techniques of Late Medieval and Renaissance art
- demonstrate an understanding of developments in artistic eduction & practice, from workshop to studio
- outline the function and diverse patronage of art during the period.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics include:

The Workshop
Patronage: church, civic, private
Types of art.
The artist: aspects of status, training & practice

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Field Trip/External Visits

2
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is taught via lectures and an additional class in the form of a field trip to the National Gallery of Ireland which will give students the opportunity to look at artworks in the original and to discuss ideas that have been raised in the lectures.
Support material will be available on Brightspace but students are encouraged to visit the library in person, make use of recommended texts, read books, visit galleries and museums and contribute in class.
The forms of assessment are varied and can include the following types: Slide tests, Take-home tests, Comparative assignments, Catalogue essays. All submitted written work should be original, non-plagiarised work in line with university academic integrity guidelines, and undertaken without recourse to generative AI. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Online quiz involving fact based question relating to material covered in this module. Week 15 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Compare & Contrast Essay. Week 9 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

80

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive written feedback post-assessment.