MODULE DESCRIPTION
In this module we consider: Journalistic versus academic writing about art; Different formats, such as the exhibition review; the catalogue essay; the theoretical art essay/academic article on art; and the artist statement; Various interpretational vantage points such as the biographical, comparative, historical, contextual and theoretical frameworks; Decoloniality as a theoretical framework; and Feminism as a theoretical framework.
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Target Audience: Art lovers or artists who want to learn how to write about art and want to understand the different styles, conventions and content required
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There is much additional reading included in this module, which serves as examples of good quality writing about art.
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The Applied Art History Short Course includes FIVE Modules. There is an Assignment for every Module but they are not compulsory.
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Recognition: Certificate of Completion on completion of all 5 modules in this Short Course plus the assignments.
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Course Duration: It is difficult to determine how long it will take you to complete the course. If you visit all the web links it will take about 6 hours to read through the module. This Module also has an assignment to complete, which takes a variable amount on time.
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Language: English
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4.5 CAP Module in Writing About Art, R600
What you will learn:
You will gain an overview of the differences between formats in writing about art.
You will start to understand when writing is good and when not.You will start to understand what is required from the writer in defined contexts.
You will gain a basic understanding of two theoretical frameworks that are prominent in African discourse, namely decoloniality and feminism.