ARTH 7021OL - The Art and Science of Leonardo da Vinci
Online - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARTH 7021OL Course The Art and Science of Leonardo da Vinci Coordinating Unit Art History Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 6 Contact 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Comparative Visual Analysis 25%, Research Proposal 25%, Research Essay 50% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Lisa Mansfield
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of multidisciplinary connections between art, science, and technology in Italian Renaissance society and culture, with a focus on the innovations of Leonardo da Vinci. 2 Locate, analyse and interpret visual and textual primary sources to generate independent research questions. 3 Communicate critically, creatively, and theoretically in writing and speaking using discipline-specific vocabulary. 4 Apply innovative theoretical and methodological approaches for independent and collaborative problem-solving to develop informed arguments and conclusions. 5 Construct a research project requiring application of advanced methods and theories used in art historical research and writing practice. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3, 4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1, 2, 5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Prescribed weekly readings will be available on MyUni.
Recommended Resources
Brotton, Jerry. The Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006. [eBook].
Campbell, Stephen J. and Michael W. Cole, A New History of Italian Renaissance Art. London: Thames & Hudson, 2012.
Kemp, Martin. Leonardo da Vinci: The Marvellous Works of Nature and Man. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006.
Klein, Stefan and Shelley Frisch, Leonardo's Legacy: How Da Vinci Reimagined the World. New York: Da Capo Press, 2010. [eBook].
Vasari, Giorgio. The Lives of the Artists, trans. Julia Conway Bondanella. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006. [eBook].Online Learning
This online course uses MyUni for essential course materials and is complemented by Zoom tutorial discussions.
Essential course materials on MyUni include:
- Pre-recorded lectures (Echo 360)
- Lecture and Zoom tutorial images (PowerPoint presentations)
- Prescribed course readings
- Announcements
- Discussion forums
- Assignment instructions
- Assignment submission (Turnitin)
- Links to external resources (museum and gallery websites; databases for academic sources and images)
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is delivered online (there are no lectures or tutorials on campus).
Course content consists of pre-recorded lectures complemented by Zoom tutorials.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Structured Learning Online Total Hours 3 hours per week MyUni activities 36 hours per semester Self-Directed Learning Online Total Hours 8 hours reading per week 96 hours per semester 7 hours research per week 84 hours per semester 7 hours assignment preparation per week 84 hours per semester TOTAL HOURS 312 HOURS PER SEMESTER Learning Activities Summary
Week Topic 1 Course Induction: The Leonardo Toolkit 2 The Art and Life of Leonardo da Vinci 3 Young Leonardo in Verrocchio's Workshop: Visual Analysis Workshop 4 Leonardo and Nature: Botany and Geology 5 Leonardo and the Body: Anatomy and Physiognomy 6 Leonardo's Theories of Drawing and Painting: The Last Supper 7 High Renaissance Art: Leonardo's Rivals 8 Leonardo's Portraits and Patrons: From Sforza Milan to the French Court 9 Engineering Leonardo's World: Machines and Maps: Research Essay Workshop 10 Leonardo's Battlefield: Weapons and Warfare 11 Rethinking Leonardo's Masterpieces: Mona Lisa 12 Learning from Leonardo's Polymathic Creativity: Assignment preparation Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Comparative Visual Analysis Formative or Summative During semester
25% 2, 3, 5 Research Proposal Formative and Summative During semester 25% 1, 2, 3 Research Essay Summative End of semester 50% 1-5 Assessment Detail
Assignment Description Word count Comparative Visual Analysis Students will be required to locate two works of art, one by Leonardo da Vinci and the other by a different High Renaissance master. to write a 1000-word comparative visual analysis. 1,000 words Research Proposal Students will be required to write a research proposal for the research essay, which can either contextualise the work of art by Leonardo da Vinci used in the visual analysis assignment or focuses on a new topic relevant to the course content, including an annotated bibliography, list of images, and proposed research essay question to be negotiated with and approved by the Course Coordinator. 1,000 words Research Essay Students will be required to write a research essay based on the research proposal, including a synopsis with thesis statement. 4,000 words Submission
Assignments must be submitted in Turnitin on MyUni by midnight of the due date.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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