Concept and creativity: the development of Italian art and design (6 points)
(A&D)
Leader: To be determined
Offered:
Prato First semester 2004 (Day)
Prato Second semester 2004 (Day)
Prato T3-58 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1.identify and explain pivotal examples of Italian art and architecture from the Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods; 2.identify and describe major locations associated with particular art, architectural and cultural developments; 3.critically comment on historic works in several major collections of art; 4.participate in critical evaluation of the styles, concepts, cultural contents and values of selected examples of art and architecture; 5.refer to documentation in a research journal which catalogues their critical and analytical responses to what they have seen; 6.recognise and understand how art, architecture, space and cities work as documents of events; 7.perceive and experience the deeper level of art and architecture rather than to study it second hand and thereby enrich their own capabilities in art or design.
Assessment: Two essays 1250 words each (50%) + Research journal 2000 words (50%)
Contact Hours: 104 hours of lectures, tutorials and site visits on location in Italy and 52 hours of independent study
Prerequisites: TAD1101 and TAD1102
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