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HAU22009 and HAU22010 European Artistic Centres 1 and 2

This module provides an opportunity to undertake an intensive study visit to an urban location and its surroundings in Europe. The trip will take place in the weeks before the start of Semester 2.
  • Module Organisers:
    • Dr Peter Cherry, Dr Anna McSweeney
  • Duration:
    • Semesters 1 + 2
  • Contact Hours:
    • Preparatory meetings and trip
  • Weighting:
    • 5 + 5 ECTS
  • Assessment:
    • Confirmation of successful completion of placement and Reflective journal
  • Course open to:
    [M=mandatory; O= optional]
    • Single Honors (O), Joint Honors (O), Columbia dual degree (O)

NB * Students must take both HAU22009 and HAU22010.

In advance of the trip students are expected to identify a topic for a research and complete a project on a relevant artwork, building or landscape. During the visit students participate in a range of staff-guided and self-managed visit options, including architectural/urban studies, visits to permanent galleries/museums and temporary exhibitions. Together with their projects, students are required to prepare for the visit element of the trip by completing prescribed reading, and preparing a presentation to be given during the visit.

Please note that the trip has a cost element attached, which must be borne by the student.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  • Further develop and apply research skills in real world environments
  • conduct self-directed study leading to on-site oral presentation
  • Construct an in depth knowledge of the art and architecture of a European city
  • Present and discuss a clearly defined art historical subject in that city