Modern and Contemporary Art in London (HART0021)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: History of Art
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This course is taught predominantly off campus at galleries/museums/architectural sites, so students must allow approximately 30 minutes travelling time to and from UCL. Start and end times off campus are the advertised course times only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

This module is offered in several versions which have different credit weightings (e.g. either 15 or 30 credits). Please see the links below for the alternative versions. To choose the right one for your programme of study, check your programme handbook or with your department.

Description

This module is designed as a challenging introductory course and is specifically for non-History of Art students. It examines modern and contemporary art focusing on objects in London's galleries and museums. The specific content of this module changes each year but its aim is to introduce students to key issues and themes in British, European and North American from the mid nineteenth century through to the present day, by focusing on works in institutions such as Tate Britain and Tate Modern as well as smaller contemporary galleries such as The Whitechapel. It is assessed by two essays, of 2,500 words, equally weighted.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 16
Module leader: Dr Jenny Nachtigall
Who to contact for more information: hoa.ail@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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