HA7050 Research Methods in Art History
Research Methods in Art History is a core compulsory course that is designed to help you to develop advanced research skills and to gather and understand the sources you will need to complete the MPhil dissertation. This course aims to equip you with the independent research, presentation and writing skills necessary at postgraduate level, introducing you to key art historical sources through visits to collections and themed seminar discussions on art historical approaches.
- Module Organiser:
- Dr Anna McSweeney
- Contact Hours:
- 2 hours per week (both terms)
- Weighting:
- 20 ECTS
- Assessment:
- coursework submitted at the end of the semesters. See module handbook for details. Submissions are due by 5.00pm on the last Friday of Michaelmas and Hilary terms.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Identify and critically discuss the theoretical frameworks that underpin Art History as a discipline
- Critically assess the historiography of individual art historical research topics
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of key Irish art collections
- Critically discuss the principal digital media for the dissemination of art and architecture
- Design and produce digital research posters
- Conduct a literature review, identify a research topic, and select appropriate methodology for its investigation
- Orally present a research project proposal and initial research findings in an appropriate scholarly and accessible manner