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KVI-1010: Epoch and Style I Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
The course provides basic knowledge of art science when it comes to chronological, ideological, and formal categorisations of art and architecture, as well as a basic understanding of scientific, written documentation, analysis, and argumentation. | Contents
Epochs, -isms, and other categories of art science (pictorial art + architecture). The course includes a critical discussion of time-related categorisations within the history of art. Central elements are the concepts of the epochs, such as Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, etc. The -isms of the 19th and 20th centuries are addressed using picture examples. The concept of style and the ideological and standardising dimensions in art and in the tradition of art history will also be addressed. Discussions about aesthetic norms and delimitation throughout time will be organized. The introductory training in writing and computer use needed for the production of papers during the core studies is also part of this course.
This course requires University admission certification.
A good understanding of English and understanding of Swedish and Danish is recommended. | Form of teaching
Teaching, periods of individual study and exam preparation are distributed over the 21 weeks of the semester. Teaching consists of lectures, seminars, and group work.
In addition, colloquiums about the syllabus of the course will be given. | Coursework requirements
Obligatorisk kurs i ClassFronter
| Exam and assessment
An obligatory course in ClassFronter. Pass/fail.
The examination consists of a paper of 8 pages on a given topic. The topic will be given approximately halfway through the semester, and the papers are to be submitted six weeks after the topics are given.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F. | Contact person/lecturer
Assistant Professor Hege Olaussen
E-mail: hege.olaussen@hum.uit.no
Phone: 77 64 52 45 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request or see http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ | Course overlap
KUNSTGF -1 10 sp | Homepage
http://www.hum.uit.no/kun/
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Teaching spring 2006
Orienteringsmøte tirsdag 10. januar kl 1015, rom 4.262
Første forelesning: Onsdag 11. januar kl 0915, rom 4.262 | | Forelesning | Foreleser Hege Olaussen
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Utlevering av oppgave: Mandag 03. april. Innlevering: Mandag 08. mai. |
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