WEA Course Information Sheet2013-14

WEA Course Information Sheet2013-14

WEA Course Information Sheet2013-14

Course title:Art History: ART IN BRITAIN AND FRANCE 1600-1800
Course reference:C2416820 / Tutor(s):C. Lomas
Venue: Friends’ Centre, Ealing / Fee:£79
Start date:10/1/14 / End date: 21/03/2014 / Day(s)/time(s): Friday 14:30-16:30
Number of sessions: 10 / Hours per session: 2 / Level:3
Title of qualification to be gained (if any):N/A
Awarding body (if any): n/a
Essential materials E.g. books and equipment to be provided by the student
None
Course aims:
To show the impact of political, social and religious changes connect on the visual arts and architecture in Britain and France between 1600 and 1800.
To develop a critical appreciation and enjoyment of the arts of this period.
Course description: (This is displayed on the WEA website.)Summarise the course and its content in 40 words or fewer.
From the frivolity of Fragonard to the satire of Hogarth, from Claude’s sweeping grandeur to Gainsborough’s society portraits, from the baroque glory of St Paul’s to the pastiche of Strawberry Hill, we will examine the brilliance and lasting legacy of art in the Baroque and Rococo periods.
Any prior knowledge or entry requirements?
None
Course content: what topics will the course cover?
Painting, the decorative arts and architecture. Religious, royal, noble and merchant patronage. Materials and techniques. Styles and style developments.
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Teaching, learning and assessment methods:tick those to be used 
Demonstration / Discussion /  / Group work /  / Individual work / 
Project work / Research / Role play / Written work
Question and answer /  / Activity outside class time /  / Observation / Practical work
Presentation /  / Field trip /  / Other (state)
How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement?
Informal verbal feedback and through the use of an Individual learning plan. Active participation in the (voluntary) use of the quizzes and informal research suggestions.
Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. / Understand the impact of political, social and religious developments on the visual arts and architecture in the 17th and 18th centuries.
2. / Discuss the dominant styles of the period and how they developed
3. / Develop visual analysis skills
4. / Critically assess the contribution of artists and makers in the period
Reading and information sources:Is any reading/preparation essential or desirable?
No prior knowledge or reading is necessary. A list of recommended books and resources will be distributed at the first session.
In every session, the group will be given a list of pictures shown and a (voluntary) quiz based on the pictures to reinforce their knowledge. The quiz will be used during the sessions or individually (e.g.at home)
Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained:
Similar courses offered by WEA and other providers, such as Open University, Birkbeck College, City Literary Institute or Victoria and Albert museum.
Participants will be offered advice on working as a volunteer in galleries or historical houses.