Module Details

Module Code: DSGN C1701
Module Title: Art and Design: Themes and Contexts.
Title: Art and Design: Themes and Contexts.
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Brian Garvey
Domains:  
Module Description: This module serves as an introduction to themes and social contexts in Art and Design laying particular emphasis upon concepts and artistic developments belonging to Europe and the West in the first half of the 20th century. However, in recognition of the influence of mid 19th century thought and practice on the importance of design an element of this is reflected in the content of the course. Issues covered will be the meaning modernity has for art and design movements, laying particular emphasis upon the social effects of industrialization upon art and popular culture between 1900-1940. The aim of this course is to demonstrate how our understanding of art and design and its reception is shaped by social and technological forces and how these forces were integral to Modernism as a creative response to Modernity.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 To demonstrate a broad knowledge of artistic-design movements and historical events between the mid 19th and mid 20th centuries and to understand and make connections between the early Avant-Gardes and societal change in the time period covered.
LO2 To present an appropriately researched topic correctly referenced, supported by quotations and bibliography.
LO3 To identify and use a variety of research skill options including online research in on -line pop quizes and class based writting exercises.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Art & Design: Themes & Contexts
An introduction to Modernism, Modernity and the industrialization of culture leading to an understanding of how art / design and its reception is shaped by social and technological forces. An emphasis is also placed on the development of research methodologies and introduction to essay writing. Where possible the lectures will relate to studio projects and briefs and exploit whatever crossovers there may be between work in the studio and theoretical concerns. Modernity. Including for example: • New Technology and industrialisation ( war, cinema, and the telephone). • New patterns of living (urbanisation and migration). • New theoretical paradigms ( the enlightenment, capitalism, evolution). Modernism including for example: • New cultural movements (Futurism, Cubism, Constructivism and Surrealism). • The role of the avant-garde and multi discipline approaches to art, architecture, film and design.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Writing Exercises on selected texts.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Essay - 1,500 -2,000 words typed with illustrations or a combination of student presentation, and essay, for example 80% for the essay and 20% for a presentation.
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In Class Pop Quiz
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
Marks for all essays and presentations are collected at the end of the semester. If a student fails to complete an essay, re-assessment can take place if the student obtains the agreement of the tutor to submit completed work at the end of the semester. If a student fails to make a presentation then a written assignment should be set instead.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Contact Hours Contact Contact Hours Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Reading, Research and developing assignment work. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Barker, Emma. (2012), Art and Visual Culture:1600-1850, Tate, London, [ISBN: 978-184976096].
  • Drucker & McVarnish. (2012), Graphic Design History a critical guide, 2. Pearson, USA, [ISBN: 978-020521946].
  • Edwards & Wood. (2013), Art and Visual Culture: 1850-2010, Tate, London, [ISBN: 978-18497609].
  • Harrison & Wood. (2003), Art in Theory: 1900-2000: an anyhology of changing ideas, 2. Blackwell, USA, [ISBN: 978-06312270].
  • Steven Edwards and Paul Woods (eds). (2004), Gaiger, Jason, ‘expressionism and the crisis of subjectivity’, Fiona Barber, ‘Surrealism 1924-1929’, Gill Day, ‘Art, love and social emancipation: on the concept of the avant-garde and the interwar avant-gardes, in Art of the Avant-Gardes,, London, Yale University Press, [ISBN: 978-03001029].
  • Raizam, David. (2010), ‘The First Machine age in Europe’ in History of Modern Design., 2. London. Laurence King Publishers, [ISBN: 978-020572850].
  • Harrison, Charles.. (1997), Movements in Modern Art: Modernism, Tate, London.
  • J. Gaiger (ed). (2004), Wood, Paul, ‘Art of the Twentieth Century’ and Gaiger Jason, ‘Interpreting the readymade’ in Frameworks for Modern Art, London, Yale University Press, [ISBN: 978-030010228].
  • Sparke, Penny. (2013), Design and Culture: 1900 to the Present, 3. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041568619].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Mark, Antliff. (2002), ‘Fascism, Modernism and Modernity’, The Art Bulletin, Vol 84.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Foster, Stephen C.. (1995), ‘New York Dada’, Art Journal, Vol 54.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: