Cultural Studies – Modern and Contemporary Studies in Art and Design

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU011380
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand key ideas and developments in Art and Design since 1900.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain some of the key theoretical or practical developments in Modern and Contemporary Art or Design

  • 1.2
    Summarise the contextual issues influencing developments in modern and contemporary art and design.
2.

Know selected works in art and design since 1900.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Critically compare and contrast selected works of Modern and Contemporary art or design.

  • 2.2

    Choose to evaluate the work of an artist, designer, movement or group from non-Western background.

3.

Be able to source information and use to underpin critical findings

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Research using a variety of sources

  • 3.2

    Apply research findings to critical essay, showing awareness of bias, cultural background and ideas.

4.

Understand importance of analysing work of artists or designers in detail

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Critically evaluate the work of an artist or designer or theme or movement or group

  • 4.2
    Record how this could inform your own work.