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

Cod y Modiwl: AHM1020
Teitl y Modiwl: Artworld: Contemporary Practice in Context (for Students of Fine Art)
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Miss Miranda Whall
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): AHM0940
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Professor Catrin Webster; Miss Miranda Whall; Dr Naomi Pearce; Miss Eleanor West; Dr Julian Ruddock

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Seminar presentation with bibliography: which situates the practice of a contemporary artist within contemporary debates and key theoretical contexts 20 Minutes	20%
Asesiad Semester	Research Essay on one of the seminar topics: Essay and appendix 4000 Words	80%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Research Essay on one of the seminar topics: Essay and Appendix 4000 Words	80%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Seminar presentation with bibliography: which situates the practice of a contemporary artist within contemporary debates and key theoretical contexts 20 Minutes	20%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Situate the production, curation, distribution and reception of contemporary art, including their own practice, in a cultural, political, and socio-economic context
Identify, define and debate key concepts of contemporary art discourse.
Access, review and document a broad range of subject-specific literature in print and online.
Write a critical essay informed by research and rooted in theory.

Disgrifiad cryno

Delivered as a series of group tutorials and seminars, this module offers a discussion and study forum on contemporary art practice for MA Fine Art students.

Semester 1 provides a series of group tutorials that prepare students for the weekly Artworld seminars in semester 2. The group tutorials in semester 1 serve as general introductions to contemporary art practice and today’s artworld; they provide key terminology for discussion and introduce students to the essentials of postgraduate research and writing.
In semester 2, students research the practice of established or emerging artists in relation to weekly topics and themes. The themed seminars situate the production, curation and distribution of contemporary art in cultural, political, and socio-economic contexts.Assessing a variety of recommended readings (e.g. artist statements, exhibition catalogues, reviews, theoretical/philosophical journal articles and art history essays) and conducting independent research, seminar members gather primary and secondary sources to explore the contexts of contemporary artists. The research is shared with fellow students during seminars and subsequently via Blackboard, providing all seminar members 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 seminar discussions are designed to prepare MA Fine Art students to re-examine their own art practice to develop artist statements informed by theory demonstrating the relevance of their work in contemporary contexts.

Cynnwys

This module will include, seminars group tutorials and lectures

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Articulating ideas through seminar discussions, annotated bibliography and research essay.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Demonstration of professionalism in research and MLA style documentation. Reassessment of artist statements in light of seminar discussions.
Datrys Problemau	In seminar preparation and discussions, essay research and writing.
Gwaith Tim	Collaborating on gathering of sources, sharing of annotated bibliographies in seminar discussions.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Independent study through seminar assignments, research and preparation for seminar presentation.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Interpretation of contemporary visual culture and theory in art historical contexts.
Sgiliau ymchwil	In seminar preparation, bibliography and essay research and writing.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Information retrieval from various academic research portals and online museum collection databases.

Nodau

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