UNIVERSITY OF KENT
MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
See the Code of Practice for Quality Assurance for Taught Programmes: Annex B before
completing this template (see http://www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/quality/code2001/annexb.html) and
the relevant Faculty notes of guidance.
To use this template, download the file and insert text in the sections provided.
You should consult your School Director of Learning and Teaching when preparing a proposal
for a new module intended primarily to be used as part of an undergraduate programme, or
your School Director of Graduate Studies when preparing a proposal for a new module
intended primarily to be used as part of a postgraduate programme1. Directors of Learning
and Teaching and Directors of Graduate Studies are required to sign off proposals as
appropriate before submission to the Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee or Faculty
Graduate Studies Committee.
Please delete all the sections in italics before submission to the Faculty Officer.
Instructions:
1. If the module is part of a programme of study in a University School, please complete
sections 1 and 2.
2. If the module is part of a programme of study in a Partner College or Validated
Institution, please complete Sections 1 and 3.
SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
1.
Title of the module
Art and Architecture of the Renaissance (HA502)
2.
School which will be responsible for management of the module
School of Arts (History & Philosophy of Art)
3.
Start date of the module
Spring 2011 (the module has run since 2000)
4.
The cohort of students (onwards) to which the module will be applicable
2010/11
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The number of students expected to take the module
20-30
6.
Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation
with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
None
7.
Level of the module (e.g. Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate
[M])
H
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The number of credits which the module represents
Note: undergraduate full-time students take modules amounting to 120 credits per year
and postgraduate full-time students take modules amounting to 180 credits per year for a
Masters award
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For the purposes of this Code integrated masters programmes are regarded as undergraduate
programmes, and Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma programmes as postgraduate
programmes.
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30 Credits
9.
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Autumn or Spring
10. Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
None
11. The programme(s) of study to which the module contributes
History & Philosophy of Art
12. The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
As a result of taking this module students will be able to:
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analyse the formal and stylistic properties of Renaissance works of art, in
particular those by the major artists studied in the course (Leonardo da
Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarrotti, Raphael, Albrecht Dürer and Titian),
informed by a knowledge of artistic techniques and working practices, and by
direct contact with works of art in British collections.
interpret works of art with an understanding of historical context, both in
terms of the immediate conditions of their production and reception, and in
terms of broader cultural themes (such as the revival of antiquity).
relate Renaissance critical terms and theoretical concerns to the works of art
studied during the course, and also to current historical writing and
theoretical debates concerning the nature of words and images.
demonstrate a critical engagement with Renaissance ideas and works through
participation in seminar discussions, oral presentations, and essay writing.
These learning outcomes relate directly to the subject-specific learning
outcomes outlined in the HPA programme specification document at
12.A.1-11, 12.B.1-11 and 12.C.1-8.
13. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module students will
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have further developed skills of critical reading and analysis of a range of
primary and secondary texts, including visual materials.
have further developed the key skills of written communication, problem
solving, and have attained responsibility for their own learning.
have used relevant Information Technologies to research and
present their work.
have further developed the key skills of oral communication and working
with others in a group, as well as gaining confidence in participating
in critical discussion and debate while remaining open to the
viewpoints of others.
have advanced in their use of relevant learning and reference
resources (including visual resources) within the Templeman Library
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and the internet, and have used them effectively to support their
arguments and analyses.
have improved their ability to write coherent, informed and logical
arguments in a well-organised and well-presented essay.
These learning outcomes relate directly to the generic learning
outcomes and transferable skills outlined in the HPA programme
specification document at 12.D.1-6 (and by implication also the skills
outlined at 12.A.1-11, 12.B.1-11 and 12.C.1-8).
14. A synopsis of the curriculum
The module provides a survey of Renaissance art and architecture, focussing
principally on painting in Italy during the period 1470-1550. Key artists are
studied in detail – such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Titian and
Albrecht Dürer – as well as characteristic Renaissance themes such as the revival
of antiquity, comparative debates about the arts, and the rise of the artist. There
will be an emphasis on studying relevant works of art in detail through visiting
British collections.
15. Indicative Reading List
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David Franklin, Painting in Renaissance Florence 1500-1550, New Haven
& London: Yale University Press, 2001.
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Rona Goffen, Renaissance Rivals: Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael,
Titian, New Haven & London: Yale University Press, 2002.
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Ingrid Rowland, The Culture of the High Renaissance: Ancients and
Moderns in Sixteenth-Century Rome, Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press, 1998.
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Giorgio Vasari, Lives of the Artists (any edition).
16. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and
the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to
achievement of the intended learning outcomes
There will be four timetabled contact hours per week, divided into two classes
consisting of lectures, seminars, and classes where students give presentations.
This will amount to 40 contact hours over the term. Lectures and seminar
exercises will address directly the learning outcomes listed above. In addition a
trip to London will be organised during trip week to study Renaissance art
directly in public collections such as the National Gallery, the Courtauld
Institute and the British Museum. For a 30 credit module students should
complete at least 300 hours of study, the majority of which will be private study
guided by handouts and reading lists.
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17. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended
learning outcomes
Assessment for this module will be 100% by coursework.
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10% will be given for seminar performance, based on satisfactory
attendance and submission of seminar notes on discussion topics.
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40% will be given for a group seminar presentation on three works of
Renaissance art in British collections. This will take the form of a 20
minute slide or powerpoint presentation which, following oral feedback in
class, will then be submitted in the form of a document of 3000 words.
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50% will be given for an essay of 3000 words on a question chosen from a
list of questions devised by the module convenor.
The group seminar presentation will test oral communication and teamwork
skills outlined in the generic learning outcomes and, together with the essay,
the assessment regime will test the full range of learning outcomes listed
above.
18. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
The Templeman Library is already well-stocked with books supporting this
module, while the Kent Print Collection has a number of original prints that
will support teaching and learning for this course.
19. The School recognises and has embedded the expectations of current disability equality
legislation, and supports students with a declared disability or special educational need
in its teaching. Within this module we will make reasonable adjustments wherever
necessary, including additional or substitute materials, teaching modes or assessment
methods for students who have declared and discussed their learning support needs.
Arrangements for students with declared disabilities will be made on an individual basis,
in consultation with the University’s/Collaborative Partner’s (delete as applicable)
disability/dyslexia support service, and specialist support will be provided where needed.
If the module is part of a programme in a Partner College or Validated Institution,
please complete the following:
20. Partner College/Validated Institution:
21. University School (for cognate programmes) or Faculty (for non-cognate programmes)
responsible for the programme:
SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL
Statement by the School Director of Learning and Teaching/School Director of
Graduate Studies (as appropriate): "I confirm I have been consulted on the above module
proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required content of module
proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching/Director of Graduate
Studies (delete as applicable)
Date
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Print Name
Statement by the Head of School: "I confirm that the School has approved the introduction
of the module and, where the module is proposed by School staff, will be responsible for its
resourcing"
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Head of School
Date
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Print Name
SECTION 3: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME IN A PARTNER COLLEGE OR
VALIDATED INSTITUTION
(Where the module is proposed by a Partner College/Validated Institution)
Statement by the Nominated Officer of the College/Validated Institution (delete as
applicable): "I confirm that the College/Validated Institution (delete as applicable) has
approved the introduction of the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Nominated Responsible Officer
College/Validated Institution
of
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Partner
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Print Name
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Post
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Partner College/Validated Institution
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Module Specification Template
Last updated July 2010
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