stage 3 contextual and critical studies mini-programmes 07/08

STAGE 3

Contextual and Critical Studies

Mini-Programmes 07/08

The Critical and Contextual Studies

mini-programmes aim to encourage

discussion of contemporary practice and

theory with a view to situating that

discussion in a wider cultural and

historical framework, and enabling you

to make links with your studio

practice.

Contextual and Critical Studies

Mini-Programmes 07/08

• Cross-course / Cross-year delivery

• Mini-Prog = 3 weeks (3 lectures/3 seminars)

• Choice of 2 mini-programmes

• Students choose 1 programme for assessment

Contextual and Critical Studies

Mini-Programmes 07/08

• Must attend lectures for both mini-programmes

Andrea Peach

Lesley Scott

Contextual and Critical Studies

Staff Team

Mini-Programmes

Semester 1

WEEK 2007/08

1 24

Sept

2 1 Oct

3 8 Oct

4 15 Oct

5 22 Oct

6 29 Oct

7 5 Nov

8 12 Nov

9 19 Nov

10 26 Nov

11 3 Dec

12 10 Dec

13 17 Dec

14 15

Mini-Programme 1 Andrea Peach Lecture Monday 1.00 SB42

Mini-Programme 2 Lesley Scott Lecture Monday 1.00 SB42

STAGE

THREE

Intro and sign up

Seminar 1

Tuesday SA 46

Seminar 2

Tuesday SA 46

Seminar 3

Tuesday SA 46

Seminar 1

Tuesday SA 46

Seminar 2

Tuesday SA 46

Seminar 3

Tuesday SA 46

Reading Week

Assessment

Assessment

Lectures: Monday 1-2pm SB42

Mini-Programmes

Semester 1

Seminars: Thursdays 9.30-10.30 SA46

10.30-11.3012.00-1.00

Seminar Participation and Attendance

Critical Notebook

Mini-Programme

Coursework

Essay

Andrea PeachFrom Here to Modernity

Lesley ScottTurning to Beauty

Semester 1

Mini-Programme Themes

The Titanic - PhotomontageStanley Tigerman, 1978, USA

What was modernism all about and what interest (if any) is it to artists, architects and designers today?

Has modernity endured and in what form?

What does it really mean to ‘be modern’?

This programme will look at the ongoing impact of Modernism on contemporary art, design and culture and consider its relevance to 21st century practice. We will revisit key images and texts in twentieth century modernism, and look at its ongoing influence in today’s post postmodern society.

From Here to Modernity (Modernism. Yes, But.) tutor: Andrea Peach

Tutor: Lesley Scott

Theory is turning once again to beauty and aesthetics and this programme provides an opportunity to consider both old and new ideas. The programme begins by examining beauty in different times and places and concludes by reviewing its current position in contemporary culture and practice. Key questions are:

• What is beauty, how might you create it and is it the same for everyone?

• Why was beauty rejected in 20th century fine art practice?

• What is contemporary beauty and is it of value in art and design practice?

• If beauty was the old aesthetics, of what could a ‘new aesthetics’ consist?

Turning to Beauty

State your preference on form provided

Places will be limited to ensure that all programmes are filled.

We will try to accommodate your choice -BUT cannot guarantee itLists will be posted on CCS noticeboard Monday October 1 2007

Electing Your Semester 1

Mini-Programmes

Mini-programme 1 - lecture:Monday October 1st1.00 in SB42 Scott Sutherland

Seminars start on Thursday October 4th9.30-1pm in SA46 Scott Sutherland(see CCS noticeboard for seminar groups)

Mini-Programme

Seminar readings will be distributed to a representation from each subject area after this briefing

Plagiarism (attendance mandatory):Monday 22 October12-1SA 225 (Aberdeen Business School)

Referencing (attendance mandatory): Monday 29 October12-1SA 225 (Aberdeen Business School)

Study Support Sessions

Writing Skills (attendance recommended):

Monday 5 November12-1SA 225

Monday 12 November12-1SA 225

Monday 19 November12-1SA 225

Study Support Sessions

Refworks (attendance optional):

Wednesday31 October12.00-1.00205 (Aberdeen Business School)

Wednesday7 November12.30-1.30204 (Aberdeen Business School)

Must sign up for these sessions at Referencing Lecture

Study Support Sessions

Mini-Programme 1:Thursday 11 October9.15 - H40310.45 - 434 Library12.00 - 434 Library

Mini-Programme 2:Thursday 15 November9.15 - 434 Library 10.45 - 434 Library12.00 - 434 Library

Advanced Research Training

Mini-Programme 1:Wednesday10 October12.30-1.30434 Library

Mini-Programme 1:Wednesday14 November12.30-1.30434 Library

Additional Support for Direct Entry Students

See www.studioit.org.uk for more information!

Andrea Peach (26) 3692GP20 Portacabinsa.peach@rgu.ac.uk

Lesley Scott(26) 3692GP20 Portacabinsl.scott@rgu.ac.uk

Any Questions?