Artworld: Contemporary Practice in Context (for Students of Art History)

Cod y Modiwl
AHM0900
Teitl y Modiwl
Artworld: Contemporary Practice in Context (for Students of Art History)
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Professor Catrin Webster
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)
AHM1020
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Miss Miranda Whall
Miss Eleanor West
Dr Julian Ruddock

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Literature review: (2,500 words) plus bibliography of 15 sources. Review of current/recent literature, including an up-to-date bibliography of secondary sources relevant to one of the seminar topics, to be shared with fellow students (in class and via Blackboard) and used as a foundation for the research essay assignment. 20%
Asesiad Semester Powerpoint presentation: 30 minutes, with written notes (1,500 words) on one of the seminar topics (during weeks 3-9), initiating class discussion 20%
Asesiad Semester Research Essay on one of the seminar topics: (3,000 words) plus Works Cited and appendix with captioned figures (illustrations), formatted in accordance with MLA style. 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Literature review: (2,500 words) plus bibliography of 15 sources. Review of current/recent literature, including an up-to-date bibliography of secondary sources relevant to one of the seminar topics, to be shared with fellow students (in class and via Blackboard) and used as a foundation for the research essay assignment. 20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Recorded Powerpoint presentation: 30 minutes, with written notes (1,500 words) on one of the seminar topics. 20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: (3,000 words, plus Works Cited and appendix with captioned figures (illustrations), formatted in accordance with MLA style) on one of the seminar topics. 60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Situate the production, curation, distribution and reception of contemporary art in a cultural, political, and socio-economic context.
  2. Identify, define and debate key concepts of contemporary art discourse.
  3. Access, review and document a broad range of subject-specific literature in print and on line.
  4. Establish, sustain, test and support a position on contemporary art practices in a critical essay informed by research and rooted in theory.
  5. Create case studies to explore contemporary art practices to demonstrate their conceptual foundations and debate their cultural relevance.
  6. Generate and moderate group discussions through modes of presentations that are developed and debated in weekly workshops.

Disgrifiad cryno

offers a discussion and study forum for MA Art History students. Themed seminars situate the production, curation, distribution and teaching of contemporary art in cultural, political, and socio-economic contexts.
Examining a variety of recommended readings and conducting independent research (e.g. artist statements, exhibition catalogues, reviews, theoretical/philosophical journal articles and art history essays), seminar members gather primary and secondary sources to explore whether/how a given theme manifests in contemporary art practice. The selection of sample artists and sources is negotiated in workshops and individual tutorials prior to the start of AHM0820 in semester 2.
Research outcomes are shared with fellow MA Art History and MA Fine Art students during seminars and via Blackboard, providing all students with an overview and assessment of specific aspects of contemporary art, as well as with a foundation for debates on current developments in the artworld. The research also serves as a basis for the final essay.
The weekly seminars prepare students to communicate their research with MA Fine Art students in order to help them examine their practice in contemporary contexts informed by theory.

Cynnwys

Weekly seminars

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Articulating ideas through seminar discussions, workshops and presentations, literature review and research essay.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa ​Demonstration of professionalism in research and MLA style documentation as well as seminar presentations.
Datrys Problemau In seminar preparation, workshops and discussions, essay research and writing.
Gwaith Tim Workshops, seminars and group tutorials.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Independent study through seminar assignments and workshop research and preparation.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Interpretation of contemporary visual culture and theory in art historical contexts.
Sgiliau ymchwil In seminar preparation, workshops, bibliography and essay research and writing.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Information retrieval from various academic research portals and online museum collection databases.

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