Introductory description

The independent study module will focus on a specific topic prescribed by the module tutor and will be studie via a series of seminars and tutorials. Engaging with much close visual analysis, a range of scholarly literature and undertaking some independent research, students will explore the topic in order to produce an assessed essay of 3000 words based on the student's independent research and analysis of a chosen single example of art or architecture.

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

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Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Apply bibliographical research skills
• Demonstrate an ability to research a topic in depth
• Deploy the knowledge base established earlier in the course
• Apply methodology appropriately and critically to the chosen topic
• Ability to undertake research and to write up the results in the form of a well-structured argument at an appropriate level
• Familiarity with essential ICT skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Show understanding of diverse viewpoints
• Ability to find, select, organize and synthesize evidence
• Ability to formulate a sustained argument
• Think conceptually and independently at an appropriate level
• Sophisticated visual analysis
• Bibliographical skills at an appropriate level
• Critical analysis of cultural artefacts in their context

Research element

Research under guidance from a supervisor to encourage the development of research skills, the critical application of methodology, and independent thinking.

Subject specific skills

• Apply bibliographical research skills
• Demonstrate an ability to research a topic in depth
• Deploy the knowledge base established earlier in the course
• Apply methodology appropriately and critically to the chosen topic
• sophisticated visual analysis
• critical analysis of cultural artefacts in their context

Transferable skills

• ability to undertake research and to write up the results in the form of a well-structured argument at an appropriate level
• familiarity with essential ICT skills
• ability to collaborate effectively with others
• show understanding of diverse viewpoints
• ability to find, select, organize and synthesize evidence
• ability to formulate a sustained argument
• think conceptually and independently at an appropriate level
• bibliographical skills at an appropriate level