Faculty of Design and Technology

Gray’s School of Art

Course Programme Details

Semester: 1

‘Museum without Walls’

Contextual and Critical Studies

Stage 1

BA (Hons) Fine Art / Design and Craft

Nov 2007

TIME & LOCATION OF LECTURES & SEMINARS – Semester 1

Lectures:Monday (commencing 5 November)

12.00-1.00pm

Lecture Theatre SB42, Scott Sutherland

Seminars:Wednesdays – see below for dates which apply to you

Seminar Groups:

Your seminar group is the same as your studio group – i.e. 1,2,3 or 4

Location:

First Year Studio

Time:

Group 110.00am14 Nov 5 Dec

Group 211.30am 14 Nov 5 Dec

Group 310.00pm 21 Nov & 12 Dec

Group 411.30pm21 Nov & 12 Dec

***Optional drop-in session***

A CCS tutor will be available in the first year studio on:

Wednesday 28 November. 10.00 - 12.00

CCS CALENDAR SEMESTER 1 2007 08

7
5 Nv
15 / 8
12 Nv
16 / 9
19 Nv
17 / 10
26 Nv
18 / 11
3 Dec
19 / 12
10Dec
20
Lecture
Place I
Mon
12.00
SB42
Scott
Suth / Lecture
Place II
Mon
12.00
SB42
Scott
Suth / Lecture
Place III
Mon
12.00
SB42
Scott
Suth / Lecture
Body I
Mon
12.00
225 *
BusSchool / Lecture
Body II
Mon
12.00
225 *
BusSchool / Lecture
Body III
Mon
12.00
225 *
BusSchool
Seminar
Wed 14th
Studio
1 10
2 11.30 / Seminar
Wed 21st
Studio
3 10
4 11.30 / *Optional*Drop in Session
Wed 28th
Studio
10-12 / Seminar
Wed 5th
Studio
1 10
21130 / Seminar
Wed 12th
Studio
3 10
41130

YOUR ASSESSMENT FOR THIS MODULE:

Your assessment for this Module will involve the completion of a Poster to include both text and imagery. A Brief, outlining details of the task, will be introduced at the first lecture.

Hand-in deadline: 4.00pm Monday, 17 December. Location: First Year Hall

EXTENSION REQUESTS:

Please note that all extension requests, including those from students with dyslexia, must be agreed wellin advancewith a CCS tutor and involve completion of a Coursework Extension Request Form. Medical certificates may be requested, where applicable.

Please note that extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances which genuinely affect your ability to complete coursework on time. Such circumstances include: physical or mental illness (must have doctor's certificate), bereavement etc. 'Exceptional circumstances' do not include colds, headaches, hangovers, poor time management and circumstances within your control (absence due to holidays, weddings, jobs etc).

To request an extension, please complete a Coursework Extension Request Form (available from Alison Young, Academic Administrator, School Office). The form must be submitted before the coursework submission date, and include written documentation (medical certificates etc.) where relevant. Claims are reviewed by your CCS tutor and treated as confidential.
Coursework handed in after the hand-in date, which is not supported by a fully approved Coursework Extension Request Form will be recorded as a non-submission. There will be no exceptions.

TEACHING STAFF:

The lecturers delivering the programme are Lesley Scott, Andrea Peach and Alexandra Kokoli. The programme is co-ordinated by Lesley Scott who will deal with all general queries. See below for contact details. Subject related queries should be directed to the relevant lecturer.

HOW TO CONTACT A TUTOR/LECTURER

If time is available, speak to any of the lecturers after lectures or seminars.

Brief queries can be dealt with fairly easily, but if you need some time to discuss an issue you are advised to make an appointment. Please sign up on sheets outside GP20, Portakabin, or email if there are no available slots.

Lesley ScottOffice: GP20 (Portacabin. Gray’s)

Tel: 263692

Email:

Andrea PeachOffice: GP20 (Portacabin, Gray’s)

Tel: 263692

email:

Alexandra KokoliOffice:GP20 (Portacabin, Gray’s)

Tel: 263692

Email:to be advised

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Consider purchasing at least one or two of the texts recommended below. Books listed are foundational texts which provide good overviews and basic information to support your study throughout first year.

Please ask a tutor if you need further advice on specific texts.

Core Texts:

Robertson, J. and McDaniel, C., Themes of Contemporary Art. Visual Art after 1980. Oxford: OxfordUniversity Press, 2005

Raizman, D. S., History of modern design : graphics and products since the Industrial Revolution. London: Laurence King, 2003

General Reference

Archer M. Art Since 1960. London: Thames and Hudson; 2002.

Honour H, Fleming J. A World History of Art. 6th ed. London: Laurence

King; 2002.

Hopkins D. After Modern Art, 1945-2000,Oxford: OxfordUniversity Press; 2000.

Julier G. The Culture of Design, London: Sage Publications Limited; 2002.

Sparke P. A Century of Design. Design Pioneers of the 20th Century. London: Mitchell Beazley; 1999.

Woodham J. M. Twentieth Century Design,Oxford: OxfordUniversity Press; 1997.

Dictionaries: Don’t forget that there are many good dictionaries of art and design.

Chilvers I. A Dictionary of Twentieth Century Art.Oxford: OxfordUniversity Press,

1999.

Chilvers I, ed. The Oxford Dictionary of Art.Oxford: OxfordUniversity Press; 2004.

Julier G. The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of 20th-century Design and Designers. London: Thames and Hudson; 1993.

Livingstone A. Dictionary of Graphic Design and Designers. London: Thames and Hudson Ltd; 2001.

Journals

There are many excellent and relevant journals in the Library. These are fully listed on the Library website. See:

Websites

See: Subject Links, Art and Design,

Audio and Audio-Visual materials

There is an excellent collection of audio/audio-visual materials on the 5th Floor of the Garthdee Library including videos, CDs and DVDs.

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