FAMAP-Art, Power, Politics

Module Provider: Art
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
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Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Pil Kollectiv
Email: p.kollectiv@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
This module examines the relationship between critical ideas and influential artworks in contemporary art.

Aims:
This module examines the relationship between critical ideas and influential artworks in contemporary practice. It builds concepts and critical terminology providing students with an in-depth analysis of the dependence of specific artworks on particular theories. The module encourages students to critically reflect upon the theoretical and political contexts in which contemporary art is produced and the diverse strategies and forms developed by artists in response.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:
- demonstrate awareness and understanding of the diverse range of practices that constitute the field of contemporary art
- display the ability to work with theoretical ideas and apply them in an analysis of contemporary artworks
- demonstrate an awareness of current debates informing contemporary art practice
- structure an essay and develop a focused analysis that reflects an understanding of theways in which a theory relates to an artwork or is used by an artist
- examine and appraise a broad range of research material including primary text, exhibitions, art journals, periodicals and web based sources
- organize and present a coherent written argument which understands the conventions of referencing and bibliography.

Additional outcomes:
The module enables students to develop a more in-depth awareness of art, which should be of use in other areas of the course. The module also encourages students to develop independent research skills including the use of IT.

Outline content:
The module is delivered through a series of seminars and visiting lectures examining the diverse practices of contemporary art including relevant historical precedents. The lectures will use a number of key texts and examine their use in relation to art practice. The module examines particular theoretical methodologies and considers the distinct ways in which these overlap with the production of art. The module tests these ideas through critical examination of contemporary art and in this respect the module prioritises study visits to museums and galleries.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module will be delivered through a programme of seminars and visiting lectures. the module will cover a number of key text in detail and will examine the ways in which they inform the production and interpretation of contemporary art. The seminar allows students to raise questions and discuss particular issues from their reading and research in greater depth. Students are required to do preparatory reading and may be required to visit exhibitions.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Seminars		20
Tutorials		2
Project Supervision		2
Fieldwork		6
Guided independent study:		170
Total hours by term		200
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:
3000 word essay. Students identify and develop their own research question with advise from the module convenor.

Formative assessment methods:
Students are requested to meet with the Module Convenor to discuss the content and scope of their coursework and test their understanding through contribution to the seminars.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
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: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/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:
A mark of 50% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

Students who fail the module will be asked to submit a new essay of 3000 words. The deadline for re-submission is usually the following August. Students will be given a detailed brief for their resubmission.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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Last updated: 30 March 2023