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AEAH 4800 Methodologies in the History of Art and Visual Culture – Fall 2014
Instructor: Professor Way / Term: Fall 2014Office: Art Building 212 / Class time: Wed 2:00-4:50pm
Office Hours: Wednesday 1-2, 5-6; Friday 1-2 / Meeting Place: Hickory Hall 252
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AEAH 4800 Methodologies of Art and Visual Culture
DESCRIPTION
Methodologies of Art History and Visual Culture.3 hours. Examination of methodologies associated with art history and visual culture studies. Taught as a seminar, with emphasis on readings, oral presentations, and written assignments.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of different research methods and critical theories in your work and the work of scholars and your peers
- Develop original research questions
- Apply research methods
- Develop and employ methods appropriate to specific research questions
- Develop and present a clearly articulated methodologically-driven argument supported by appropriate evidence
- Participate in professional art history research
STRUCTURE
This course is taught as an inquiry-based seminar. Itasks you to participate in and lead discussion and complete work individually and collaboratively. It is your responsibility to listen in class for and follow instructions regarding readings, assignments and class activities. The course wiki contains the syllabus, readings and information about assignments: You may be asked to post completed work on the wiki – listen carefully in class for instructions about assignments. Some instructions are delivered orally and you are responsible for following these.
Due before class begins on / STUDENT EVALUATION (OR GRADING) / Worth these points of course gradeSept 3 / Analyze and evaluate your work methodologically / 5
Sept 10 / Explain and analyze published art history scholarship methodologically / 5
Oct 1 In Class / Debate efficacy of methods in class / 5
Oct 8 / Free write about your object project / 5
Oct 15 / Research and write an historiography for your object project / 5
Oct 29 / Analyze the Heilbrunn Chronology methodologically / 5
Nov 12 / Analyze and evaluate a portion of a completed MA art history research project paper methodologically / 5
Due next class after event / Attend and write a methodologically-based synopsis of at least two art history-related lectures/presentations by external visitors – see list of possible events, below-- due next class after event / 5 / 5
Due in class, during class / Explain methods - complete the relevant reading before class; complete relevant activity in class; work is due during or immediately following class / 5 / 5
9/3 / 9/24 / 5 / 5
9/10 / 11/5 / 5
9/17
Nov 19 / Research and write a methodological statement for your object project / 5
Dec 3 / Draft a methodologically-driven paper for your object project / 5
Dec 3 In class / Evaluate a methodologically-driven paper for your object project / 5
Mon Dec 8-- 12 noon / Identify, evaluate, and respond to a call for conference papers, publications, and/or fellowships by writing an abstract or proposal having a clear methodological agenda / 5
Tues Dec 9 -- 12 noon / Write a methodologically-driven paper for your object project / 10
As scheduled / Attend and write a methodologically-based synopsis of the MA art history colloquium / Extra credit
Resources
The Art Collection [of books] is now located on the 3rd floor of the Willis Library. All art books of all art disciplines are together with the rest of the humanities in one library that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Research Help at CVAD
The UNT Art Reference Librarian is Rebecca Barham: (940) 565 - 4405, .
2-4 pm on Mondays Rebecca offers research help for students and faculty in the Laptop Lounge, Room 214, Art Building. Feel free to bring her any question that relates to research on any topic or just to find out if the library has a copy of their textbook. Also feel free to drop by with any questions you may have about library services or library materials, or just to say “hello”.
Collections Cultures Collaborations
This student-learning, research and exhibition series engages with students enrolled in CVAD’s graduate-level art history and art education courses. Students study artworks first-hand from private, public, or corporate collections and develop teaching tools and scholarly methods of examining the works throughout semester. Excerpts from student research are shared in a catalog, in extended exhibition label texts, and through web-based, Pachyderm modules
2014/2015 curated by Tempestt Hazel – we will be meeting with Tempestt in person or via Skype.
Contact to learn about and see your object:
Victoria DeCuir, Assistant Director Exhibitions and Collections, UNT Art Galleries, , 940-565-4005
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AEAH 4800 Methodologies in the History of Art and Visual Culture – Fall 2014
Ronald King, Games of Patience, Portfolio; 10 prints, 1 drawing, 1981
Located in Flat File #12 of the UNT Collection with some framed in the shelves; No accession number found
B-81-14. Henri Chopin, Tubes, 3 Lithographs, 1980. Located in Flat File #6; Gift of Martin S. Ackerman Foundation
D-97-02. John T. Biggers, Elder Brown’s False Teeth, Conte Crayon on Paper. Located on Shelf #10; Gift if Dr. Jean Andrews 1995
G-91-02. Carlos Merida, 3 Motivos (Devil & Death), Silkscreen, 22x17in. Located in the Shelves of the collection; Guatemalan artist who worked primarily with murals and prints; worked as an assistant to Diego Rivera
L-82-05. David Blow, Money, Silk Screen on Arches Paper. Located in the Shelves of the collection
G-71-28. Ed Schutz, Women’s Page, Serigraph, 1969
D-80-03. Vernon Fisher, Breaking the Code, Mixed Media on Arches Paper, 1980. Found in Racks of the collection (closest to the wall); Gift of the artist in Oct. 1980, celebration of NTSU President
G-78-15. Billy Miles, Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Color Pencil on Paper, No Date. Found in Flat File #18
B-81-05. Eduardo Paolozzi, General Dynamic F.U.N., Printmaking, 1965-70. Found in Flat File #15; Gift of Martin S. Ackerman Foundation
G-82-70.10. Chryssa, Chinatown Series, Serigraph, No Date. Found in the Shelves of the collection
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AEAH 4800 Methodologies in the History of Art and Visual Culture – Fall 2014
SCHEDULE
Week 1 – August 27Methods and art history
Week 2 – September 3
Art History, theory, method and research
Week 3 – September 10
Formalism and Style
Week 4 – September 17
Makers
Week 5 –September 24
Materiality and artifact
Week 6 – October 1
Iconography
Week 7 – October 8
Histories and historiography
Week 8 – October 15
Looking and seeing
Week 9 – October 22
Identity
Week 10 –October 29
Social contexts
Week 11 – November 5
Visual Culture
Week 12 – November 12
Postcolonialisms
Week 13 – November 19
Text/Context
Week 14 – November 26
Thanksgiving holiday
Week 15 – December 3
Week 16 –
POLICIES
Evaluation for Assignments:
100 Point Scale Grade / 5 Point Scale Grade / Letter Grade97-100 / 4.7-5.0 / A+
93-96 / 4.3-4.6 / A
90-92 / 4.0-4.2 / A-
87-89 / 3.7-3.9 / B+
83-86 / 3.3-3.6 / B
80-82 / 3.0-3.2 / B-
77-79 / 2.7-2.9 / C+
73-76 / 2.3-2.6 / C
70-72 / 2.0-2.2 / C-
67-69 / 1.7-1.9 / D+
63-66 / 1.3-1.6 / D
60-62 / 1.0-1.2 / D-
53-59 / .9 / F
Evaluation range for course grade
100-91 / A
90-81 / B
80-70 / C
69-60 / D
59-0 / F Fail
ASSIGNMENT POLICIES: For all assignments, instructions are distributed prior to the due date. It is up to you to understand the assignment fully and seek assistance when needed. Please speak to the professor if you are unclear about an assignment, or if you miss a deadline or. No late work is accepted. Make up work is not available.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Each student is permitted two absences. No written documentation is necessary, nor will any be collected. Subsequent absences will reduce the final course grade at the discretion of the professor. Students who habitually arrive late or leave early will be marked absent at the discretion of the professor. Note that missing class does not excuse you from an assignment due before or during class.
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COURSE RISK FACTOR: According to University Policy, this course is classified as a category one course. Students enrolled in this course will not be exposed to any significant hazards and are not likely to suffer any bodily injury. Students will be informed of any potential health hazards or potential bodily injury connected with the use of any materials and/or processes and will be instructed how to proceed without danger to themselves or others.
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Screen policy [Electronics in class]:Phones must be turned off unless the professor says otherwise. If your phone rings more than once, your final course grade will be reduced at the professor’s discretion, you will be asked to leave class and that class will be counted as an absence. No phones are permitted in the area immediately outside the classroom. You may bring ipads, ipods, and lap tops to class as long as you use them for class only - during class time. If you are not paying attention or there is a lack of discussion, the professor may ban screens temporarily or permanently.
NOTE: I retain the right to change the syllabus with or without notice.
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