ARTH 7022OL - The Italian Renaissance: Art and Creativity
Online - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARTH 7022OL Course The Italian Renaissance: Art and Creativity Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Visual Analysis, Oral Presentation, Research Proposal, Research Essay 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 knowledge and understanding of the art and material culture of Italian Renaissance art and society, focusing on innovations in creative practice. 2 Evaluate and synthesise primary and secondary sources to devise informed and insightful arguments and independent conclusions in research, writing, and speaking about art in various contexts. 3 Identify, analyse, and interpret diverse images and objects visually and contextually using disciplinary specific digital resources and research tools. 4 Understand and apply fundamental concepts and art historical terminology accurately. 5 Articulate issues and ideas about images and texts in formal oral presentations and constructive peer-group discussions repsectfully and inclusively. 6 Distinguish between principal methods and theories used in art historical discourse versus curatorial modes of communication. 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, 2, 3, 4 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, 4, 6 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.
4, 5 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.
1-6 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, 3, 5 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
2, 3, 6 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 readings related to weekly modules will be available on MyUni.Recommended Resources
Primary source
Vasari, Giorgio. The Lives of the Artists, trans. Julia Conaway Bondanella and Peter Bondanella. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998. [eBook]
Secondary sources
Elkins, James and Robert Williams, Renaissance Theory. New York: Routledge, 2008. [eBook]
Jardine, Lisa and Jerry Brotton, Global Interests: Renaissance Art between East and West. London: Reaktion
Books, 2005. [eBook]
Johnson, Geraldine A. Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005. [eBook]Online Learning
All course content and materials are provided online, with pre-recorded lectures, prescribed readings, self-directed learning activities, and assignment submission available in MyUni, complemented by Zoom tutorials. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This online course includes ten pre-recorded lectures (Echo 360), 12 hours of structured learning activities, six Zoom tutorials (2 hours duration), with 8 hours per week for prescribed readings, and 8 hours reserved for research and assignment preparation.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Structured Learning 58 hours Self-Directed Learning 192 hours Assessment Tasks 50 hours TOTAL HOURS PER SEMESTER 300 hours Learning Activities Summary
Week 1 Introduction to the Italian Renaissance - Zoom tutorial Week 2 Giorgio Vasari's Renaissance Week 3 Art History Toolkit - Zoom workshop Week 4 Art and Architecture in the 14th Century Week 5 Painting in Florence and Siena - Zoom tutorial Week 6 Art and Architecture in the 15th Century Week 7 Florence - Case Study - Zoom tutorial Week 8 Venice - Case Study Week 9 Art and Architecture in the 16th Century - Zoom tutorial Week 10 Florence - Case Study Week 11 Rome - Case Study - Zoom tutorial Week 12 Mannerism 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.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Presentation Summative During semester
5% 1, 3, 4, 5 Visual Analysis Formative and Summative During semester 30% 1, 3, 4, 6 Revision Quiz Summative End of semester 20% 1, 2, 4 Research Essay Formative and Summative End of semester 45% 1-6 Assessment Related Requirements
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Assignment Description Word Count Presentation Students will be required to deliver an oral presentation (during a Zoom tutorial or submission of a pre-recorded PowerPoint) on the two works of art examined in the comparative Visual Analysis assignment. 10 minutes (1,000 words) Visual Analysis Students will be required to write a comparative visual analysis of two Italian works of art in the styles of High Renaissance and Mannerism. 1,200 words Revision Quiz Students will be required to complete a take-home revision quiz based on pre-recorded lecture content and prescribed readings. 1,000 words Research Essay Students will be required to research and write an essay, including a synopsis with thesis statement, based on a question negotiated with and subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator. 3,000 words Submission
Assignments must be submitted using Turnitin. Constructive feedback comments and marks for assignments will be provided with SpeedGrader.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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