Contextual and Critical Studies

Stage 2 Mini-Programmes 07/08

The Critical and Contextual Studies

mini-programmes aim to encourage

discussion of contemporary practice and

theory with a view to situating that

discussion in a wider cultural and

historical framework, and enabling you

to make links with your studio

practice.

Contextual and Critical Studies

Stage 2 Mini-Programmes 07/08

Stage 2 only

Mini-Prog = 3 weeks (3 lectures/3 seminars)

Choice of 2 mini-programmes

Students choose 1 programme for assessment

Should attend lectures for both mini-programmes

Contextual and Critical Studies

Stage 2 Mini-Programmes 07/08

Alexandra M Kokoli

Andrea Peach

Contextual and Critical Studies

Stage 2 - Staff Team

Alexandra M Kokoli a.m.kokoli@rgu.ac.uk Rethinking the Subject: Feminism and Creative Practice2007: Revival of feminism in art and design

This course will examine a wide range of feminist creative practice (from Louise Bourgeois to Tracey Emin), art and design history and theory, and key debates around gender, sexuality, and representation, with special emphasis on contributions informed by psychoanalysis and post-structuralism.

Not about ‘women artists’ nor simply ‘feminist art’ – BUT

Influence on contemporary creative practice – e.g.

Emphasis on the body, gender, and sexualityInterface (& collaboration) between theory and

practiceMutual implication of ‘high art’ and popular

visual and material cultureQuestioning the division between art and craftInterface between art and politics

A Sense of PlaceAndrea Peach

This programme will look at the

idea of ‘place’ in both a cultural

and philosophical context. It will

investigate how we construct

relationships with places, both

real and imaginary, and the

importance of place in locating

our identity.

We will look at the influence of

land, nature and cultural

geography on creative practice, as

well as the idea of ‘non-places’

in our increasingly global

society.

We will draw on a wide range of

disciplines and discourses to

consider the meaning of place.

Case studies will be taken from

art, architecture, design and

literature.

Mini-Programmes

Semester 2WEEK 2007/08

1 28 Jan

2 4 Feb

3 11 Feb

4 18 Feb

5 25 Feb

6 3 Mar

7 10 Mar

8 17 Mar

9 24 Mar

Easter Break 31 Apr

10 7

Apr

11 14 Apr

12 21 Apr

13 28 Apr

14 5

May

STAGE TWO

Briefing Monday Feb 4 1-2

SB 42

Mini-Programme 1 Alexandra Kokoli

Lectures: Monday 1-2pm

SB42

Seminars: Tuesday 9.30 1 0. 30 12 .0 0

Hand in AK

Mon 1 7 M ar ch

Mini - Pr ogra m me 2 Andr ea Peach

Lecture s: M onday 1 - 2 pm

SB4 2

N OTE: 1 ST lect ure on Mar ch 3

Sem ina rs: Tuesd a y 9 .31 1 0. 30 12 .0 0

Hand in AP

Mon 1 4 April

Assessment

Assessment

Lecture:Monday February 111.00 in SB42 Scott Sutherland

Seminars: Tuesday February 129.30-1pm in SA27 Scott Sutherland (see CCS noticeboard for seminar groups)

Mini-Programme 1

Alexandra M Kokoli

Lecture:Monday March 31.00 in SB42 Scott Sutherland

Seminars: Tuesday March 119.30-1pm in SA27 Scott Sutherland (see CCS noticeboard for seminar groups)

Mini-Programme 2

Andrea Peach

State your preference on form provided

Numbers will be evenly distributed across both programmes

We will try to accommodate your choice - BUT cannot guarantee it

Lists will be posted on CCS noticeboard Monday February 11

Electing Your Semester 2

Mini-Programmes

Seminar Participation and Attendance

Critical Notebook

Essay

Mini-Programme

Coursework

Alexandra M Kokoli(26) 3692GP20 Portacabinsa.m.kokoli@rgu.ac.uk

Andrea Peach (26) 3679GP20 Portacabinsa.peach@rgu.ac.uk

Any Questions?

See www.studioit.org.uk for all information!