AH1020E Studies I

Academic Year 2021/2022

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

The tutorial module serves as a small-class adjunct to the lecture modules for the Diploma in the History of European Painting. It is intended that these classes reinforce and augment the material covered in lectures. Initially, the module examines the fundamental language of, and approaches to Art History. Subsequently, through class discussion directed to reinforce and expand upon topics covered in lectures, the tutorials are intended to facilitate a deeper understanding of Western art from late Antiquity to the Middle Ages.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this MODULE students should be able to:
- Understand and discuss the fundamentals of the pictorial language, subject matter and approaches to Art History.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the general timeline, and recognise and discuss the main stylistic developments in the history of Western painting from late Antiquity to the late Middle Ages.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the broader cultural & historical background to the artworks and principal artistic developments.

Indicative Module Content:

Tutorial topics will include:

Looking at Art
Iconography
San Francesco, Assisi
Giotto’s Arena Chapel & the late Middle Ages
The Maestà’s of Duccio & Simone Martini
Ambrogio Lorenzetti at the Palazzo Pubblico, Siena
The S. Trinità, Rucellai & Ognissanti Madonnas

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

12
Field Trip/External Visits

2
Specified Learning Activities

46
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This small class module requires a significant amount of class participation. Questions will be posed as a means of opening up discussion among the students to allow them to explore, question and develop the material covered in the lecture modules. Approaches may also involve group tasks. 
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
Class Test: Slide exam Week 12 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

80
Attendance: Attendance & participation Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

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.