MFA - PAINTING

Paper Code: 
VAP 322: Dissertation ( Theory)
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This paper will enable the students to-

 

  1. Develop critical and analytical understanding of fine arts .
  2. Knowledge of evolving trends in Fine Arts and Artists too.
  3. Learn ,search and compare important facts of Art practices, styles, techniques, subject matters

 

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

PAPER CODE

Paper Title

 

 

 

VAP 322

 

 

 

Dissertation

(Theory)

 

 

The students will be able to-

CO48:. Prepare a synopsis on a topic of their choice using BOOKS RECOMMENDED and concluding statements.

CO49:  Develop a deep understanding of the chosen topic and formulate a hypothesis accordingly

CO50:  Prove their hypothesis reflecting their knowledge of the subject

CO51  Defend their conclusion in front of a jury.

 

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks.

 

Semester end examinations, Continuous Assessment Test, Sketching, layouts, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, regular ,display and submission of artworks.

 

COURSE CONTENT

The students will have to submit the synopsis at the end of this semester. The viva will be taken by the external jury members.

Note:

1.         The student will decide two/ three topics and a broad outline of research within fifteen days of the commencement of the semester with assigned guide. All the faculty members will give approval for the topic after the discussion on third week of the semester.

2.         The students will have to submit the Synopsis report with the practical submission.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Barnet Sylvan, A Short Guide to Writing  about – Art, 7th ed., 2003, Longman, US.
  • Sayre Henry M., Writing About Art, 4th ed., 2002, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
  • Hughes Robert, Nothing if Not Critical – Selected Essays on Art and Artists, 1990, Penguin Bookss, US
  • Chris Murray, Key Writings on Art: The Twentieth Century
  • MLA Latest Edition for research writing.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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