| Unit name | Early Italian Art |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HART20009 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Dent |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None. |
| School/department | Department of History of Art (Historical Studies) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Why is this unit important?
The visual culture of the Italian peninsula in the late medieval period is often characterised as a 'Golden Age', an age encapsulated above all by the Florentine painter Giotto, who stands alongside his contemporary, the Florentine poet Dante, as a cultural figure of almost mythical status. As different communities competed to outshine each other in the fields of politics, economics and culture, visual artists came to play a fundamental role in the expression of identity in all its various forms. In this unit, we explore the rich imagery generated to serve the needs of this dynamic social world. A particular focus will be on considering works of art in their religious, political and social contexts, as well as examining issues such as viewership, function and reception.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
Special Field seminars build on your previous units by allowing you to focus on a particular subject in greater depth. These seminars offer you the opportunity to study with an academic who is a specialist in this area of research. You will further your understanding of specific geographical and temporal contexts; hone your critical skills, including visual analysis; and develop greater confidence with primary sources and complex concepts to support your independent research.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
Classes will involve a combination of 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 3000-word summative essay (75%) [ILO 1-4]
One timed assessment (25%) [ILOs 1, 2]
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. HART20009).
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.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
