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School:
Huddersfield Business School
Credit Rating:
15
Level (including FHEQ):
P (FHEQ Level 3)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2018-09-01
Module Leader:
Soreta Riley
Version Number
2022.01
Learning Methods
Seminar
Guided Independent Study
Synopsis
As artists and designers have always looked to the past for inspiration and innovation, this module will introduce the study of art and design history. In order to learn from the past and build on others’ creativity, it is essential to practitioners’ professional development that they understand the importance of … For more content click the Read More button below.
This module will develop knowledge and understanding of key movements within an historical context, providing a framework for their understanding of works of art and design. It will also develop research and skills in identifying, selecting and recording appropriate references for study. The module will also cover how to research and record information from primary and secondary contextual sources.
Learning Strategy
Huddersfield International Study centre encourages students to be academic citizens who are self- directed and motivated learners. Key research skills such as critical thinking, self-reflection and good academic practice are an integral part of teaching, learning and assessment activity. The development of personal learning and thinking skills, professionalism and employability … For more content click the Read More button below.
To facilitate the independent learner, learning will mainly take place through small interactive group sessions where students are encouraged to explore content, ask questions, contribute to discussions and reflect on their progress. Emphasis is placed on individualised learning and avoiding teaching to the middle to ensure that the learning needs of each student are met. Learning will also take place to a lesser extent, through formal lectures. Each teaching session/lecture is supported by learning and assessment resources on the module VLE page on Brightspace. These include weekly objectives words to learn, slides/learning resources, interactive activities including assessments, useful videos and independent study. Every module will have at least one pre-identified element that will be taught through a flipped learning approach (screen cast lecture and associated assessment) in the independent study area on Brightspace.
For students with additional learning needs additional learning support plans are produced in collaboration with the University well-being and disability service and through these reasonable adjustments for teaching, learning and assessment are planned in advance for the duration of the student journey.
Outline Syllabus
Students will investigate and attempt to define art and design as a vehicle for innovative visual expression through introduction to the important changes that have taken place.The approach will be chronological but the emphasis will be thematic in order to examine social, economic, political, technological and philosophical factors which have … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Understand historical developments in art and design.
2.
Understand the interrelationships between art and design and the wider historical and cultural context.
3.
Demonstrate objectivity in defining key issues
4.
Organise, collect, record, analyse and evaluate data and information
5.
Use information to produce and present outcomes from sources in order to formulate solutions
6.
Respond orally to visual information and concepts with sensitivity and objectivity
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Presentation
Assessment 2: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
In order to pass the module, students must achieve at least 40% overall in the summative assessments
Tutor re-assessment is available for all elements of assessment. Assessment 1 will be marked anonymously and for both, students will be offered the opportunity to do a reassessment.
A moderation activity will take … For more content click the Read More button below.