Postgraduate Course: The Culture of Display (HIAR11038)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
History of Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.arthistory.ed.ac.uk/ |
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| Course description |
The course involves studying the ways in which works of art are interpreted by the manner of their display in galleries and museums, both through the hang of permanent collections and the curating of exhibitions. Edinburgh provides an exemplary model of the different types of institution that make up the modern art world. Students will have the opportunity to study major national museums (such as the National Galleries of Scotland, and the Royal Museum of Scotland); publicly funded galleries such as the Fruitmarket Gallery, the City Art Centre and the University?s own Talbot-Rice gallery; and commercial galleries such as Doggerfisher and the Ingleby Gallery. Weekly on-site seminars analyse the practical needs and conceptual assumptions underlying the display of art from several periods and cultures, and in varied media, within particular architectural spaces. Contributions by staff in History of Art will be reinforced by discussions with e.g. museum professionals and artists. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | | 09:00 - 13:00 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
? an understanding of the key conceptual tools within museology
? an understanding of the varied practical and intellectual impulses informing the display of permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
components of assessment: 3000 word exhibition proposal
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Assessment Information
| 3,000 word exhibition proposal |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Martin Hammer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4119
Email: Martin.Hammer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Lucy Hawkins
Tel: (0131 6)51 3212
Email: Lucy.Hawkins@ed.ac.uk |
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