Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 15/11/2022
College College Arts and Law
School Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department Art Hist, Cur and Vis Studies
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.A. History of Art Full-time
Programme Code 5491
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme To provide a programme that allows the history of art to be studied from a range of different perspectives.
To maintain an intellectually challenging, coherent and stimulating curriculum.
To enhance students' learning experiences by offering modules which are informed and invigorated by the research and publications undertaken by members of staff.
To provide a programme of increasing sophistication that enables students to tackle problems of growing complexity.
To instill in students an understanding of works of art seen in the original.
To develop transferable skills in oral and written expression and communication, and in powers of self discipline and organisation.
To maintain a system of pastoral care and monitoring so as to encourage the best performances of our students.
To develop student expertise in the study, analysis and interpretation of visual images in their historical and cultural contexts.
To give students the opportunity to become involved in the theoretical and practical concerns of a working art gallery through a variety of activities, and to engage with both the collection and its staff in a variety of ways.

For semester/year abroad programmes only:
The semester/year abroad will provide students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the society and culture of a foreign country while gaining experience of a different academic environment and way of teaching. The semester/year abroad also provides an opportunity for students to improve their existing language proficiency (where applicable) as well as enhancing their organisation and communication skills and their employability through a proven ability to succeed in a foreign setting.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Aspects of the art (and/or artefacts) of a range of geographical regions and/or chronological periods
A more concentrated knowledge of some of the above
A foundation in the cultural significance of artefacts
The material processes through which works of art (including paintings, prints, sculptures, films, videos, photographs, installations, performances) are made
The concepts, values and debates which inform study and practice in the subject area
Demonstrate the ability to study relevant topics at an international institution and appreciate the difference between study in the UK and overseas. (applicable to Semester/Year Abroad only)
1) lectures, seminars and oral presentations

2) lectures, seminars and oral presentations

3) seminars, oral presentations

4) study trips, seminars in the gallery, oral presentations and group work

5) lectures and seminars

6) Semester/Year abroad.
"1) first-year essays and examinations; second-year essays; final-year dissertation and examinations; oral presentations.

2) second-year essays, final-year dissertation, first and final-year examinations

3) first-year essays, second and final year essays

4) photograph questions in first- and final- year examinations, first- year Object and Medium 1 and 2 essays, oral presentations

5) second- and final- year essays, final- year dissertation, essay questions in first- and final- year examinations

6) Assessed as required by host institution "(applicable to Semester/Year Abroad only)
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Visual skills of observation, description, analysis and interpretation
Historical skills, including an ability to use appropriate methods for locating, assessing and interpreting primary sources (both visual and textual)
Ability to summarise, synthesise, analyse and evaluate others’ arguments, and to formulate their own logical and structured arguments, normally both orally and in writing, with appropriate supporting evidence
The ability to apply generic, practical and interpersonal skills to living and studying abroad (applicable to Semester/Year Abroad only)
Transferable skills relevant to employment, including problem-solving, self-reliance, initiative, adaptability, flexibility, resilience, self-motivation, and competences such as note-taking, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, ability to use and manipulate digital resources and to present information and ideas effectively using ICT.
Independent study skills (self-organisation, initiative and self-direction; time management; autonomous research skills; the ability to collect, organise, synthesise and evaluate information; planning, drafting and editing).

The ability to produce an extended piece of academic writing, drawing on independent study skills acquired on the programme
Ability to work as a member of a team in a range of contexts, including the capacity to listen, to respond flexibly to feedback, to understand diverse perspectives, and to negotiate solutions collectively
1) Lectures, seminars, gallery classes, study trips

2) Seminars, dissertation supervision, information retrieval skills training in second year

3) Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH; peer-review of formative essays and formative presentations. Use of the University Library and artistic collections, IT and other information sources. Semester/Year abroad.

4) Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH. Year Abroad

5) Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH, group work, information retrieval skills training in second year

6) Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH, group work, information retrieval skills training in second year

7) Lectures and seminars; peer-review of formative essays and formative presentations, group work
1) oral presentations, photo questions in first- and final- year examinations, essays

2) dissertation, first, second and final year essays, first- and final-year examinations

3) Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, oral presentation. Dissertation or research project (BA only). Assessed as required by host institution (applicable to Semester/Year Abroad only

4) Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, oral presentation. Dissertation or research project (BA only). Year Abroad

5) Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, oral presentation. Dissertation or research project (BA only), Inside the Gallery group project presentation, essay questions in final- year examinations,

6) Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, oral presentation. Dissertation or research project (BA only), Inside the Gallery group project presentation, essay questions in final- year examinations,

7) Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, oral presentation. Dissertation or research project (BA only), Inside the Gallery group project presentation