FA2ISP-Independent study with Work Placement

Module Provider: Art
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Kate Allen
Email: k.allen@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Students undertake an intensive investigation into an organisation, museum, gallery, studio complex, selected in consultation with a supervisor. Students will develop and present a portfolio consisting of elements such as an annotated list of sources; a critical bibliography including an analysis of a selected number of key sources; an exhibition and reproduction history, including illustrations; a visual analysis; a short discursive text accounting for the significance of their chosen investigation.  It may also be an exhibition or key texts in the field.

Aims:

This module aims to introduce students to identifying topics, finding resources, marshalling arguments and selecting from material over a more sustained project or piece of writing than is required for coursework essays. It aims to provide an opportunity for the study of aspects of the history of art in depth, fostering the student's growing understanding of the nature of history of art as a subject. It aims to enable students to begin to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and where their specific interests in the subject lie. It aims to foster in students the ability to take responsibility for their own learning. It aims to provide foundation work in self-management and organization of study as a preparation for the writing of a dissertation at Part 3.

Assessable learning outcomes:

• demonstrate the ability to articulate and substantiate their own point of view, evaluating evidence and using reasoned arguments


• demonstrate the management of their own work schedule, and give evidence of independence and self-motivation


• demonstrate evidence of having seen and inspected visual artefacts, buildings, art objects or images appropriate to the topic at first hand, whether in museums and galleries or at sites in this country or in their study trip abroad in year 2


• demonstrate the ability to use visual material effectively as evidence and illustration in written argument.

Additional outcomes:

Students need to use and demonstrate skills of planning, organization, initiative and negotiation.

Outline content:

One independent project is undertaken. Guidelines and frameworks are provided by tutors, but students are responsible for identifying topics through which to apply the guidelines or framework.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Tutorials	4	2
Fieldwork	10
Guided independent study:	60	124
Total hours by term	74	126
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Written assignment including essay/report            100%

Students prepare one essay and/or one report, together totaling 3000 words

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

The essay must be submitted in order to gain a pass and achieve a threshold performance.

Reassessment arrangements:

Submission of additional essay by August

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books: 

2) Specialist equipment or materials: 

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: 

4) Printing and binding: 

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: 

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence: 

Last updated: 24 November 2021