| Unit name | Physical Culture - Visual Culture |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HART30036 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Mike O'Mahony |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None. |
| School/department | Department of History of Art (Historical Studies) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The representation of the body has been central to art production from the classical period to the present day. This unit will focus on representations of the body, but with a specific emphasis on sport, physical motion and exercise. In the modern era, sport has typically been regarded as a practice associated with mass or popular culture; as such, it has been seen as being at the opposite end of the spectrum from so-called ‘high’ culture. Yet, from the classical period to the present day, sport has provided a fitting subject for a range of visual culture activities, embracing a wide range of media, from painting and sculpture to photography and film. The sport industry has also generated a wide range of artefacts of material culture, from stadia to medals, mascots and trophies. This unit will examine the visual and material culture of sport, focusing on individual case studies from different geographical regions throughout history.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Classes will involve a combination of discussion, investigative activities, and practical activities. Students will be expected to engage with readings and participate on a weekly basis. This will be further supported with drop-in sessions and self-directed exercises with tutor and peer feedback.
One digital presentation (25%) One timed assessment (75%) [ILOs 1-6]
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. HART30036).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
