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KUH1021 - Theory and Method in Art History

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Portfolio 100/100

Course content

What is theory and methodology in art history? The course provides a basic overview of the theory, method and the historiography of art history. In addition to subject-specific perspectives, the course will address interdisciplinary critical theory, central to the study of art history today. Different theoretical and methodological starting points for analysis and understanding of specific works will be discussed. The curriculum consists of central original texts as well as overview literature.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student has:

  • basic knowledge of different theoretical/methodological perspectives in art history
  • knowledge of the historical background for central theories of the discipline
  • a critical understanding of the use of methods in the discipline

Skills

After completing the course, the student is able to:

  • analyze an artwork based on perspectives beyond the traditional formal/iconographic method
  • make a reasoned choice of theory and method in a written assignment

Learning methods and activities

The course consists of diverse teaching methods, like lectures, seminars or group teaching.

The students are required to keep posted on messages from the department or teacher at Blackboard.

Further on evaluation

Portfolio assessment with two written assignments during the semester. Pass/fail assessment form.

There is an oral exam as the form of assessment for a re-sit exam.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Curriculum approx. 600 pages, incl. illustrations.

More on the course

No

Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • The History of Art
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination (re-sit exam)

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS Oral examination (re-sit exam) 100/100 2024-11-14 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: Portfolio

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Portfolio 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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