AH1013E Art in the Making: I

Academic Year 2021/2022

*** Not available in the academic year indicated above ***

This is the first of two modules addressing the topics of pictorial language, subject matter & technique. Stepping outside chronological & stylistic parameters it aims to extend the understanding and appreciation of the history of European painting. The language of pictorial construction, including composition, line, volume, colour & perspective is explored through the in-depth study of specific examples. The issue of subject matter & meaning is examined with a particular focus on the language of attributes, signs & symbols used to identify & interpret art works.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this MODULE students should be able to:
- Understand and apply the basic terminology relevant to a painting.
- Utilise the basic art historical language to describe, analyse & interpret an artwork.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the main subjects types & their relative histories.
- Possess an understanding of the language of attributes, signs & symbols in art, & identify key figure types, be they religious, historical, classical, mythological or allegorical

Indicative Module Content:

Topics include:

Looking at Art: where to start?
Looking at Art: the language of art I & II
Looking at Art: Iconography I, II & III
Techniques: What is a painting?
Techniques: Fresco I & II
Techniques: Tempera I & II
Techniques: Oil I

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. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Three assignments undertaken in Brightspace
 Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring 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.