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HA2509: MAKING MASTERPIECES: SIX WORKS IN CONTEXT (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course focuses on six major artistic masterpieces considered in their original and critical contexts. All the works considered have achieved fame or notoriety and have had a major impact on the history of art and culture. Works discussed may include the Bayeux Tapestry, Leonardo's Mona Lisa, Caravaggio's Calling of St Matthew, Courbet's Stonebreakers and Duchamp's Fountain. Download Course Guide.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr John Gash

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course focuses on six major artistic masterpieces considered in their original and critical contexts. All the works considered have achieved fame or notoriety and have had a major impact on the history of art and culture. Works discussed may include the Bayeux Tapestry, Leonardo's Mona Lisa, Caravaggio's Calling of St Matthew, Courbet's Stonebreakers and Duchamp's Fountain.

Associated Costs

School-Subsidised Tutor-Led Fieldwork Visit

Full Day Group Visit

Edinburgh - a Saturday visit at the end of Week 6 of the 2nd session - return coach travel cost £10.00 in AY2015-16


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt

  • 1-hour visual based examination (50%)
  • 1500-2000 word continuous assessment
  • field trip attendance and participation (10%)
Resit
  • 1-hour visual based examination (100%)
  • All coursework must have been submitted

Formative Assessment

Class reflective discussion.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided in oral and written contexts.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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