Examining and Analysing Artworks (HART0159)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: History of Art
Credit value: 30

Restrictions: This module is only available to MSc Conservation of Contemporary Art and Media students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will enable students to develop their skills in visual and material examination of artworks. The course will focus on contemporary sculpture, installation and media artworks. In term 1, students will explore condition checking of media works, by analysing metadata, or using QC Tools, among other methods. In term 2, students will focus on sculpture and installation artworks, learning various methods of examination and analysis such as visual examination, microscopy, non-invasive scientific techniques (FTIR, Ramen and XRF, among others) and sampling (cross sections, SEM, among others).听 By the end of the course, students will be able to undertake independent research on the condition of contemporary artworks and objects.听听听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Intended teaching location: 香港六合彩中特网 East
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 10
Module leader: Dr Brian Castriota

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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