BA History of Art Programme Specification 2024-25

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2	Programme Specifications 2024-25
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5	Programme Title			BA History of Art
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7	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			September 2024		Award type			BA
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9	What level is this qualification?			Level 6		Length of programme			3 years (4 with year abroad).
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11	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full time
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13	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes		For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			N/A
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15	Awarding institution			University of York		Board of Studies for the programme			History of Art
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17	Lead department			History of Art		Other contributing departments			Language & Linguistic Science (for Stage 1 language option).
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19	Language of study and assessment			English		Language(s) of assessment			English
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21	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus-based
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23	Partner organisations
24	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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28	Reference points
29	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
30	This programme has been designed in accordance with the University's Institutional Framework for Taught Programme Design and Undergraduate Programme Design Policy, and QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for History of Art.
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32	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
33	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
34	No formal exemptions.
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37	Exceptions to Regulations
38	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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42	Internal Transfers
43	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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45		Transfers in:	Yes, students may transfer into the programme at Stage One in accordance with University Regulations and fulfilling department entry requirements for History of Art in common with UCAS entrants. Transfers will be dependent upon student numbers and available places. Students will not be allowed to transfer onto the Year Abroad option - this must be chosen at point of application			Transfers out:	Yes, students may transfer out of the programme in accordance with University Regulations.
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47	Statement of Purpose
48	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
49	The BA in History of Art equips you with the ability to analyse images and material objects, skills which are of increasing importance in today’s visual world. Art historians study works of art and architecture in their historical contexts to understand who creates and who views them, how and why they are used, and what they reveal about culture and social relationships. History of Art is an international discipline which encourages you to think about art and architecture in local, national and global contexts. We are recognised for our excellence in research-led teaching as well as our friendly, informal atmosphere, so you can select from a wide variety of module choices, and at the same time receive highly personalised attention. You will learn in an interactive and stimulating environment, where you can discuss your ideas in small groups with experts and fellow students, and develop your capacity for critical thought and professional, persuasive presentation. Like other subjects in the humanities, History of Art requires you to develop a body of knowledge, formulate complex arguments and communicate ideas effectively, and you also gain expertise in visual analysis and working with images, which will prepare you for a wide range of possible careers.
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60	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
61	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?			Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
62	Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4/Certificate)			Exit award only				The 120 credits of Stage One (in the combinations of modules outlined below in the programme structure).
63	Diploma of Higher Education (Level 5/Intermediate)			Exit award only				The 240 credits of Stage One and Two (in the combinations of modules outlined below in the programme structure).
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65	Programme Learning Outcomes
66	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
67	1	Deploy a broad knowledge of varied types of art and architecture from diverse periods and places, together with understanding of their historical and cultural contexts, with in-depth critical understanding of more than one subfield.
68	2	When encountering new visual material either first-hand or in reproduction, apply high-level descriptive and observational skills, develop critical visual analysis drawing upon an appropriate range of methodological approaches, and identify relevant sources for further research.
69	3	Communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, well supported by visual material where required, at varied lengths and registers appropriate to the context and intended audience.
70	4	Confront and interrogate widely-held assumptions, understand how interpretations of culture and its contexts have changed over time both incrementally and in more radical paradigm shifts, and continue to engage critically with future changes in ways of thinking.
71	5	Carry out an original and independent investigative project from beginning to end: identify and assemble relevant primary material, develop relevant methodologies for interpretation, consult significant source materials and experts, manage time in an appropriate framework, and complete the project to a deadline in the required format.
72	6	Evaluate how artworks are understood, employed, and valued in various institutions both within and beyond the heritage sector.
73	7	For History of Art with a Year Abroad only: Adapt successfully to unfamiliar contexts and take advantage of the intellectual and wider benefits of intercultural experiences.
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75	Diverse entry routes
76	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
77	We welcome students from diverse backgrounds, including those who have not studied art history before, and our first year is designed to provide core knowledge and skills for all students. You have the opportunity to practice essay-writing through procedural assignments before you submit your first assessments, and you will develop your skills in public speaking and presentation design through in-class presentations. 'Art History Now' and 'The Practices of Art History' introduce you to the fundamental principles of the discipline, including what constitutes 'art' and 'art history', and how art historians go about interpreting artworks. In 'Transmissions and Connections' and 'The Materials of Art & Architecture' you encounter a diverse range of artworks and their cultural contexts. In 'Objects in Focus' you bring together your skills in describing, writing and research as you investigate a small group of objects in depth, preparing you for the further stages of the degree.
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88	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.									TRUE
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90	Employability
91	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
92	History of Art teaches valuable skills in analysing and interpreting visual media, which can be transferred to a range of professional contexts. By studying in small seminar groups, students gain experience in presentations and oral communication, and across the varied modules of the degree they learn how to write in a range of lengths and formats. 'Objects in Focus' at Stage 1 teaches students how to write about artworks for different audiences, while 'Art and Its Institutions' at Stage 2 uses Problem Based Learning to introduce practical scenarios involving artworks at a range of real-world institutions. 'Research Skills for Art History' integrates academic research skills with transferrable skills training, while the Dissertation at Stage 3 enables students to develop and lead an independent project.
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