Unit name | Race and Place |
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Unit code | HART20031 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Robles |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of History of Art (Historical Studies) |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This research-led unit examines the complex relationship between constructions of racial difference, space and place within the history of art. It traces the impact of the intertwined notions of race and geographic, social, political and imaginary spaces, from colonial portraiture and landscape photography to historical and contemporary representations of domestic interiors and the liminal spaces opened up diaspora. It will look to both historic and contemporary artists and artworks to unravel the visual constructions (and deconstructions) of 'us and them' through systems rooted in the binaries of 'here and there', 'in and out', 'margin and periphery', 'front lines and backyards' (Stuart Hall, 1998). The unit will also introduce students to foundational authors and texts within the development of post-colonial frameworks together with key art historical questions around the representation of difference.
Students will practise their skills in visual analysis in small groups and will work together on a group presentation.
Unit Aims
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Classes will involve a combination of long- and short-form lectures, class discussion, investigative activities, and practical activities. Students will be expected to engage with readings and participate on a weekly basis. This will be further supported with drop-in sessions and self-directed exercises with tutor and peer feedback.
One group presentation (25%) [ILO 6] One timed assessment (75%) [ILOs 1-5]
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
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