Dissertation in Art History (year-long)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| HART3012 | Cultural, Media and Visual Studies | 3 | 40 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- HART3012
- School
- Cultural, Media and Visual Studies
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
The module involves the in-depth study of a topic in art history. The topic is chosen by the student in consultation with a tutor and can only be taken subject to approval by the module convener/Head of Department. The dissertation module convenor will allocate the student's tutor in consultation with the student, subject to the availability of staff. There is a minimum requirement of four hours supervision, with further time allocated at the discretion of the tutor. Attendance at regular tutorials/workshops is a requirement for completion of the module.
Target Students
Only available to History of Art students
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 8 weeks
- One 30-minute tutorial each week for 8 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: 8,000 - 12,000 words
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
•) To encourage students to plan, research and write a short piece of independent research in Art History•To enable students to locate some relevant source materials and construct a working bibliography•To encourage students to construct and edit a text using ITLearning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
•To be able to understand, explain and interpret art historical material
•To gain some skill in the research methods of Art History
Intellectual Skills:
•To be able to think critically and imaginatively
•To develop personal insights
Professional and Practical Skills:
•To identify and address intellectual problems
•To draw up a bibliography of sources
Transferable (key) skills:
•To develop skill in managing information
•To develop skill in written communication