HR2002 ISSUES IN ART HISTORY & THEORY

In this course you will be required to respond to any one of a broad range of issues in Art History and Theory. The topics include a range from historical to contemporary and are selected for their relevance to Art History and Theory in society and culture. Once the topic is revealed, you will be required to research - to analyse and scrutinise from differing points of view so as to understand the context of the issue. Based on your research, you will form a strategy to further your exploration. This will take several routes, depending on the topic and the nature of your response. You will be required to acquire key critical skills and knowledge in order to continue your investigation, as you work towards a response, and new insights. Finally, you will present your responses, in the form of a written paper and oral presentations. Class structure will vary and is in large part determined by the nature of the topic and the nature of the questions and issues it provokes. Some maturity and the ability to work independently is expected in this course. Class assignments The base structure for assignments is two major assessment points: 1. Mid-semester presentation 2. Final Paper. Class activities, discussions and critique will contribute towards continuous assessment.