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ECTS Information Package: Degree Programme

Bachelor's degree in

PLASTIC ARTS - PAINTING ANDINTERMEDIA

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A - General DescriptionProgramme Title - Artes Plásticas - Pintura e Intermédia

Qualification awarded - Bachelor's degree in Plastic Arts - Painting and Intermedia

Level of qualification - First-Cycle degree, ISCED Level 5, EQF Level 6

Specific admission requirementsGeneralIn order to be eligible to this bachelor's degree, students must hold the high-school diploma or legallyequivalent qualification. Application can also be made through the following special entry routes:

Students coming from the Portuguese education system through re-admission, degree change and●

transfer schemes;Holders of a Foundation Course Diploma (CET);●

Adults aged more than 23 who have passed tailor-made examinations intended to assess their ability●

to pursue higher education studies;Holders of Intermediary or Graduate degree diplomas;●

Students coming from foreign higher education.●

Specific

Access requirements include one of the following examinations: 03 Drawing, 10 Geometry or 12History of Culture and Arts.

Regional preferences: applicants coming from: Castelo Branco, Leiria, Portalegre and Santarém.

Initial vacancies: 30

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar


Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal)

GeneralProcedures on the recognition of credits gained in previous learning are established in the regulationsfor the Recognition and Validation of Qualifications and Skills of ESTT-IPT available athttp://webmanager.ipt.pt/mgallery/default.asp?obj=4536

SpecificNot applicable.

Qualification requirements and regulations:In the polytechnic system, the academic cycle leading to the bachelor´s degree corresponds to 180 credits and has anormal duration of six curricular semesters. One full-time curricular semester corresponds to the work carried outin 40 weeks (1620 hours, i.e. 40.5 hours per week in average). The number of credits corresponding to the workcarried out full-time over a period of a year is 60 and the one corresponding to a semester is 30. One ECTS creditcorresponds to a 27-hour workload.

Profile of the program:

The degree in Plastic Arts - Painting and Intermedia confers a higher-level comprehensive professional profilequalifying the graduates to perform their professional activities with accuracy and actuality in the different domainsof culture, particularly in the plastic arts domain. Both areas provide a whole set of skills designed so as to providea wide range of career opportunities in similar circumstances to those offered by renowned European highereducation institutions.



Key learning outcomes:

Artistic development is the basis of world culture. The rapid technological development observed at global levelconstitutes a cultural and social challenge that creates internationalisation opportunities for the various Portugueseartistic and cultural sectors specially for visual arts, requiring innovation and competitiveness.

This programme is intended to train professionals prepared to work in a labour market that requires high levels ofself-discipline, independence and altruism.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples:

The career prospects for plastic artists graduated from IPT include the following possibilities: sculptor, painter,technical drawer, animator-animation movies, creative draftsman (advertising), illustrator, cultural journalist,engraver, screen printer, audiovisual technician and photographer.

Access to further studies:

The bachelor's degree in Plastic Arts- Painting and Intermedia gives access to second-cycle and postgraduateprogrammes according to applicable admission regulations.



Course structure diagram with credits

Course Title Year Semester Credits

Introduction to Plastic Arts 1 A 20

Art History I 1 S1 7

Colour Studies 1 S1 3

Drawing as a Thinking Tool 1 S1 8

Spatial Representation Systems 1 S1 2

Art History II 1 S2 7

Artistic Methodology 1 S2 2

Digital Spatial Representation Processes 1 S2 3

Drawing I 1 S2 8

Drawing II 2 A 14

Painting 2 A 18

Aesthetics I 2 S1 3

Art and Composition Studies 2 S1 4

Art and Natural Environment (Human Figure) 2 S1 4

Art History III 2 S1 3

Aesthetics II 2 S2 3

Art and Natural Environment (Landscape) 2 S2 4

Art History IV 2 S2 3

Image Theory and Criticism 2 S2 4

Contemporary Art Seminars 3 A 6

Drawing Project 3 A 10

Option I (Year 3) 3 A 10

op: Photography and Video (Optional) (*) 3 A 10

op: Museum Services and Curatorship (Optional) 3 A 10

Option II (Year 3) 3 A 10

op: Illustration and Scientific Illustration (Optional) (*) 3 A 10

op: Installation and Art in Public Space (Optional) 3 A 10

Painting Project 3 A 20

Portuguese Art History 3 A 4

(*) This course may not be available in certain academic years. Please confirm availability with the Erasmus coordinator.



Examination regulations, assessment and grading

GeneralGeneral assessment rules are in line with the Portuguese law and described in the AcademicRegulations of ESTT-IPT available at http://webmanager.ipt.pt/mgallery/default.asp?obj=4539.

The licenciado degree is awarded a final grade between 10 and 20 within a 0/20 scale as well as itsequivalent in the European grading scale.

SpecificNot applicable.

Graduation requirements:

Completion of the programme requires a pass in all its constituent course units corresponding to a total of 180ECTS credits.

Mode of study:Full- and part-time.

Program director or equivalente

Director: Vitor Dinis Carita De JesusErasmus coordinator: Maria Joana Velez Pacheco de Amorim de Sousa GuedesECTS coordinator: José António Maia Pereira



B - Description of individual course units

Course unit title Introduction to Plastic Arts

Course unit code 96431

Type of course unit Compulsory

Level of Course unit First Cycle

Year of Study First Year

Semester/Trimester when thecourse unit is delivered

Anual

Number of ECTS creditsallocated

20

Name of Lecturer(s) Ana Margarida Jerónimo Alexandre

Learning outcomes of thecourse unit

Introduction to painting practices – classical technologies and experimental practice. Development of thecritical skills that enable the students to articulate between project, execution and critique.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face

Prerequisites andco-requisites

Basic knowledge of painting and drawing.

Recommended optionalprogramme componentes

Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.Introduction: The space in pictorial language and their interrelations. Painting materials and equipment.2. Ways of interpreting 3. Structure in two-dimensional spaces - the composition; 5.The color 6. Spaceand personal expression. 7. Space and Human Figure 8. Effects and tricks: Painted textures and volumes.

Recommended or requiredReading

- Smith, R.(2003). Manual prático do Artista-Equipamento Materiais Procedimento Técnicas. Lisboa:Civilização Editores- Asunción, J.(2005). Cor- Pintura Criativa. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa- Parramón, J.(2000). Efeitos e Truques-Pintando Texturas e Volumes. Barcelona: Edições Lema- Arnheim, R.(1980). Arte & Percepção Visual - Uma psicologia da visão criadora, pioneira Thomson.São Paulo: Pioneira Thomson

Planned learning activitiesand teaching methods

Lectures including description and illustrative examples of different painting and drawing techniques.Practical classes in which application exercises are proposed and solved.

Assessment Methods andcriteria

Continuous assessment through coursework carried out in class. Final Assessment - the students whohave obtained a minimum of 10 (0/20 scale)are exempted from examination.

Language of Instruction Portuguese

Work placement(s) Not applicable.




Course unit title Art History I






First Semester


7

Name of Lecturer(s) Maria Joana Velez Pacheco De Amorim De Sousa Guedes


Recognise essential aspects of Art History and the historic entourage of the greatest authors andartworks in the periods under study.



Basic knowledge of history


Not applicable.

Course contentes Art History in Prehistory. Art History in the Pre-Classical Age.


- Gombrich, E.(1985). A História da Arte. Rio de Janeiro: Zahar Editores- Janson, H. e , . (2005). História da Arte. Lisboa: Fundação� Calouste Gulbenkian


Lectures with the help of datashow.


Written test with a minimum mark of 10. Written exam for those students who fail to obtain theminimum mark. A non-compulsory assignment.






Course unit title Colour Studies






First Semester


3

Name of Lecturer(s) Carla Marina do Carmo Duarte Gomes


The students should acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of: - colour theory; - colour and lightphenomena; - colour analysis and deconstruction; - the functions of sight and visual thinking and theirinteractions with the creative process.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Colour physics: electromagnetic spectrum. Optical spectrum. White light decomposition. Coloursurface. 2. Colour reproduction; additive synthesis (colour/light). Subtractive synthesis (colour/pigment.Primary and secondary colours(colour/light and colour/pigment) 3. Colour systems 4. Colour metrics:tone. Brightness. Saturation. 5. Chromatic and achromatic scales. 6. Coulour contrasts.


- Faria, M.(1990). Psicodinâmica das cores em comunicação . S. Paulo - Brasil: Editora Edgard Blucher


Lectures including case study and analysis.


Attendance is compulsory. Performance of ALL the projects proposed throughout the semester andcompliance with the deadlines.






Course unit title Drawing as a Thinking Tool






First Semester


8

Name of Lecturer(s) José António Maia Pereira


The students should be able to understand the nature of artistic creativity, the significance of the line inpictorial language as well as the creative thinking of different artists across history and put theseconcepts in practice.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Introdução 2. Artwork study and analysis 3. Creation of works that apply the skills acquired


- Morphet, R. e , . (2000). "encounters,"new from old. londres: ed. national Gallery-reino unido- Morphet, R. e , . (2000). "encounters,"new from old. londres: ed. national Gallery-reino unido- Morley, S.(2000). "close encounters".tate etc, 22,- Morley, S.(2000). "close encounters".tate etc, 22,


Lectures with the aid of datashow where illustrative artworks are shown.


Continuous Assessment: practical component (75%) theoretical component (25%) Final Assessment -Exam requirements: - have attended a minimum of 2/3 of taught classes - have obtained a minimummark of 10

Language of Instruction Portuguese | Mentoring in English





Course unit title Spatial Representation Systems






First Semester


2

Name of Lecturer(s) Carlos Manuel Galo Pedrosa dos Santos Machado


The students should become familiar with the traditional representation systems, in particular with conicprojection. On completion of course they should be able to interpret, describe and produce rathercomplex objects with a good degree of accuracy and autonomy.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Introduction Representation Systems Cylindrical and parallel projections. Conic or central projections.


- Gill, R.(1989). Desenho de Perspectiva. Lisboa: Presença- Ribeiro, C.(1991). Geometria Projectiva. Lisboa: Europress


Theoretical/practical classes involving presentation of concepts and topics and exercise solving.


Continuous assessment. Tests and coursework. Passing requirements: Attendance to 63% of taughtlessons + continuous assessment >=9,50 marks or Exam >=9,50 marks.






Course unit title Art History II






Second Semester


7

Name of Lecturer(s) Fernando dos Santos Antunes





Basic knowledge of History


Not applicable.

Course contentes Greek Art History. Roman Art history. Paleo-Christian Art History.


- Gombrich, E.(1985). A História da Arte. Rio de Janeiro: Zahar Editores- Janson, H. e , . (2005). História da Arte. Lisboa: Fundação� Calouste Gulbenkian


Lectures with the help of media resources.


A written test with minimum mark of 10 as passing score. A final exam for those students who failedcontinuous assessment. A non-compulsory assignment.






Course unit title Artistic Methodology






Second Semester


2



The students should gain conceptual and practical skills required for art creation and the necessary toolsto develop their own projects in a systematic and organised way.



Not applicable.


Drawing I

Course contentes Concept of fieldwork, report, preliminary draft, project and portfolio. Concept of work series. Notions ofproject methodology, concept and form, scale and technology.


- Amabile, T.(1987). Context: Update to the Social Psychology of Creativity. Lisboa: Presença- Bono, E.(2005). O Pensamento Lateral. Lisboa: Editora Pergaminho


Theoretical/practical lessons involving case study.


Compulsory attendance. Completion of ALL stipulated projects and compliance with submissiondeadlines.






Course unit title Digital Spatial Representation Processes






Second Semester


3

Name of Lecturer(s) Carlos Manuel Galo Pedrosa dos Santos Machado


The students should become familiar with the conventional digital representation systems and be able torepresent an object on the two-and three-dimensional planes using computer-aided drawing tools.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Represent an object using digital resources. The computer-aided drawing programs. Computer-AidedDrawing (2D) Computer-Aided Drawing (3D)


- Ferramacho, .(2009). O Guia Prático do AutoCAD 2010 a 2-Dimensões. Portugal: Centro Atlântico- Ferramacho, H.(2006). O Guia Prático do AutoCAD 2007 a 3-Dimensões. Portugal: Centro Atlântico- Inc, A.(). Manual do AutoCAD.Acedido em10 de setembro de 2011 emhttp://docs.autodesk.com/ACD/2010/ENU/AutoCAD%202010%20User%20Documentation/


Theoretical/practical lessons


Continuous assessment with compulsory attendance. Passing requirements: (exam exemption): averageof coursework > 9.50 (completed in class)






Course unit title Drawing I






Second Semester


8



Students should: .develop conceptual abilities that enable the students to have a good command overdrawing as an integral part of plastic language. . use drawing as a means to develop their own artisticlanguage



Not applicable.


Art project methodology

Course contentes 1 – Project execution 2 – The elements and structures of plastic language: dot, line, grids, patterns,surface, scales, proportions, axes, frames. Expressive variants. Materials and supports.


- Rodrigues, A.(2001). O QUE É? – DESENHO. Lisboa: Quimera- Massironi, M.(1996). Ver Pelo Desenho. Lisboa: Edições 70


Lectures and practical classes involving project execution.


Attendance is compulsory. Submission of ALL the projects proposed throughout the semester andcompliance with the deadlines.






Course unit title Drawing II




Year of Study Second Year


Anual


14

Name of Lecturer(s) Ana Rita de Sousa Gaspar Vieira


The students should view the course as an opportunity to practise drawing and as a means to form theirown visual thinking and find out their personal style.



Knowledge of basic drawing terminology and techniques. Be able to interpret images.


Readings of contemporary art. Attend exhibitions specially those displaying drawings.

Course contentes Use of drawing as an instrument for the interpretation and configuration of ideas. Development ofgraphic elements and structures: scales, proportions, axes, framings. Development of individual variantsof plastic expression leading to the creation of an individual visual language. Development of skills toanalyse and interpret visual elements.


- AA. VV., ..(2000). A Indisciplina do Desenho. Lisboa: Instituto de Arte Contemporânea- AA. VV., ..(1999). O Génio do Olhar. Desenho como Disciplina. Lisboa: Instituto de ArteContemporânea- José, J. e Molina, G. (1999). Las Lecciones del Dibujo. Madrid: Cátedra- Molina, G. e José, J. (1999). Estrategias del Dibujo en el Arte Contemporáneo. Madrid: Cátedra


Varied exercises will be suggested to students, which will give rise to the development of plasticworks/projects of a given duration in which they will have the opportunity to explore the contents taughtand develop critical skills.


Continuous assessment through theoretical-practical exercises developed over the academic year.Attendance, class participation and progress are also assessment items.






Course unit title Painting






Anual


18

Name of Lecturer(s) José António Maia Pereira


In this course, students should gain some degree of artistic autonomy. They should be able to maketheoretical research about the Western contemporary art in its sultural, social and artistic aspects.



Knowledge of oil and acrylic painting techniques as well as art history


Not applicable.

Course contentes Students should complete 16 painting projects of their choice. Individual choices are discussed step bystep with the teacher and must be justified.


- Archer, M. e , . (1964). art since 1960 (worlof art). londres: thames &hudson- Lucie -smith, E.(1985). movements in art since 1945. londres: thames &hudson- Sardo, D.(2006). pintura redux. porto: publico serralves


Classes include work discussion and use of artworks as a reference.


Continuous Assessment: practical component (75%) theoretical component (25%) Final Assessment -Exam requirements: - have attended a minimum of 2/3 of taught classes - have obtained a minimummark of 10






Course unit title Aesthetics I






First Semester


3

Name of Lecturer(s) João Diogo Seiça Pereira Seguro


The students are provided with conceptual tools that will enable them to develop critical sense about theartistic world based on historical analysis of the main aesthetic conceps and domains, namely Plato andthe theory of pictorial representation.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. The aesthetic experience 2. The beautiful 3. The sublime 4. The mimetics 5. The theory of pictorialrepresentation


- Lombardo, G.(2003). A Estética da Antiguidade Clássica. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa- Dickie, G.(2008). Introdução à Estética. Lisboa: Editorial Bizâncio


Lectures.


Written open-book test or exam (50% of final mark) A practical assignment with public discussion(50% of final mark)






Course unit title Art and Composition Studies






First Semester


4



The course is intended to provide the students with: 1. composition theories and its exploratorypossibilities 2. Composition structures, processes and functions and their interactions with the creativeprocess.



Not applicable.


Drawing I Artistic Methodology

Course contentes Perception and assimilation as means of knowledge. Basics of visual composition. Basic elements ofmessage composition - the anatomy of visual message. Visual dynamics. Composition techniques: visualcommunication strategies


- Arnheim, R.(2001). Arte e Percepção visual . S. Paulo - Brasil: Pioneira- Munari, B.(1968). Design e Comunicação visual. Lisboa: Edições 70


Theoretical/practical lessons with case study


Attendance is compulsory. Completion of ALL the projects stipulated and compliance with submissiondeadlines.






Course unit title Art and Natural Environment (Human Figure)






First Semester


4

Name of Lecturer(s) Vitor Dinis Carita de Jesus


Study of human anatomy for a better understanding of Human Figure through practical figurativeexercises, making use of several techniques and materials and developing skills to observe and represent.Practical exercises of representation of the human figure and drawing from a nude model.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Basics of anatomy. Practical representation exercises of static models. Model drawing. Practicalexercises of representation of the human figure. Drawing from a nude model. Practical exercises for therepresentation of a nude model.


- Fehér, G.(1999). Anatomia Humana para Artistas. Colónia: Konemann- Elvin, E.(2005). Anatomy, step by step guide. London: Kandour Ltd- McElhinney, J.(1952). Classical Life Drawing Studio. New York: Sterling Publishing Co.- Civardi, G.(1995). Drawing Human Anatomy. London: Studio Vista


Varied exercises will be suggested, which will give rise to the development of plastic proposals or simpledrawing projects. The duration of these projects will be established by the lecturer in agreement with thestudents.


Continuous assessment and coursework carried out in class and a theoretical-practical assignment(individually or as part of a group) on muscle morphology (10% of final grade).






Course unit title Art History III






First Semester


3






Basics of History


Not applicable.

Course contentes Bizantine Art History. Pre-Romanesque Art History. Romanesque Art History. Gothic Art History.


- Gombrich, E.(1985). A História da Arte. Rio de Janeiro: Zahar Editores- Janson, H.(2005). História da Arte. Lisboa: Fundação� Calouste Gulbenkian- Conti, F.(1998). Connaître l’Art. Paris: Editions du Comptoir – Comptoir du Livre


Lectures


A written test with minimum mark of 10 as passing score. A final exam for those students who failedcontinuous assessment. A non-compulsory assignment.






Course unit title Aesthetics II






Second Semester


3



An overview of the history of aesthetic thought from early Modernism to the beginning of the 21stcentury. The various artistic and cultural currents across time. Possible insights into aesthetic thought.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Kant and the Individual. An aesthetics of the individual-speculative analysis. Positivism and theaesthetics of the object. The aesthetic object. The object, the artistic object and the artwork. The conceptof artwork. Some problems of modern and contemporary aesthetics. Modernity, progress andobsolescence. Illuminism and dialetics in early 20th century. Modernity and Modernism.


- Calinescu, M.(1999). As 5 Faces da Modernidade:Modernismo-Vanguarda-Decadencia-Kitsch-Pós-Modernismo. Lisboa: Vega- Habermas, J.(1999). O discurso filosófico da modernidade. Lisboa: Don Quixote- Berman, M.(1999). Tudo o que é Sólido se Dissolve no Ar – A Aventura da Modernidade. Lisboa:Edições 70- Vattimo, G.(1987). O Fim da Modernidade – Niilismo e Hermenêutica na Cultura Pós-Moderna.Lisboa: Editorial Presença


Lectures and study visits.


Continuous assessment: students' assiduity and an individual assignment on a topic or author at thelecturer's discretion (50%); a written test (50%) Final assessment: students are exempted from exam ifthey obtain a minimum of 10/20 grade points






Course unit title Art and Natural Environment (Landscape)






Second Semester


4



This course aims to provide the students with a set of theoretical and practical knowledge, which willenable the development of projects that explore the concept of landscape. The main items proposedinclude various approaches to space and colour in the landscape.



Basic knowledge of drawing


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1.Introduction: The space in pictorial language. Space and colour in the landscape, 2. The palette: colourlimitation. Indoor Light. Moonlight Landscapes. Reflections on water. Nightlife: cafes, bars and verandas.Avenues and monuments. View of a coastal village. The first night lights; 3.Technique: Charcoal, chalkpencils, Crayons, graffiti effects, brush drawing, oil pastels.


- Smith, R.(2003). Manual prático do Artista-Equipamento Materiais Procedimento Técnicas. Porto:Civilização Editores- Asunción, J.(2005). Cor-Pintura Criativa. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa- Asunción, J.(2005). Espaço-Pintura Criativa. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa- Távora, F.(2004). Da organização do Espaço. Porto: Faup Publicações


Lectures describing and exploring drawing techniques and practical sessions involving drawing exercises.


Continuous Assessment including practical work performed in class (Completion and submission ofcoursework). Examination assessment - those students who obtained 10/20 grade points or higher areexempted from taking the exam.






Course unit title Art History IV






Second Semester


3

Name of Lecturer(s) Maria Madalena Giraldes Barba Pessoa Jorge Oudinot Larcher





Basics of History


Not applicable.

Course contentes Renaissance and Mannerism in Art History. Baroque and Rococo in Art History. Neo-Classical ArtHistory. Romantic Art History. Realism in Art History. Impressionism in Art History.


- Gombrich, E.(1985). A História da Arte. Rio de Janeiro: Zahar Editores- Janson, H.(2005). História da Arte. Lisboa: Fundação� Calouste Gulbenkian- Conti, F.(1998). Connaître l’Art. Paris: Editions du Comptoir – Comptoir du Livre


Lectures.


One test with minimum mark of 10/20 required to pass. Final written exam for students who failed thetest. An individual assignment (not compulsory).






Course unit title Image Theory and Criticism






Second Semester


4



The students should - become familiar with the contemporary art practices; - be able to cross-checktheoretical information on contemporary art; - understand the peculiarities of contemporary art practices;- be able to identify the contingencies of contemporary art.



The students should be able to recognise the main issues of modern and contemporary art.


Not applicable.

Course contentes 1. Art Aesthetics and Criticism 2. Modernism, criticism and refoundation 3. Contemporary art and thevarious conceptual trends and contingencies 4. Contemporary art - a critical analysis of recent events.


- Appadurai, A.(1996). Modernity at large - cultural dimensions in globalization. Massachussets:University of Minnesota Press- Burger, P.(1993). Teoria da Vanguarda. Lisboa: Vega- Krauss, R. e Buchloh, B. e Foster, H. (2004). Art since 1900- Modernism, Antimodernism,Postmodernism. Londres: Thames & Hudson- Crary, J.(2001). Suspensions of Perception: Attention, Spectacle and Modern Culture. Londres eMassachussets: M.I.T. Press


Lectures and practical lessons including discussion and debate. Study visits on the issues addressed andexplored.


Continuous assessment: students participation; 1 individual assignment including a critical review on atopic or author chosen by the lecturer (50%), 1 written test (50%) Final assessment: a minimum mark of10 exempts students from exam






Course unit title Contemporary Art Seminars




Year of Study Third Year


Anual


6



Seminars will serve as a basis to put students in touch with contemporary art agents. Theoreticalseminars are intended to act as a bridge between academic and practical knowledge.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes The students should present a research work on the issues addressed in class and draw up a reportsummarising every lecture given by invited artists. The students will be asked to organise a portfoliocontaining press releases, both national and international, on the work of art mediators: exhibitions andbiennals, residence scholarships for artists, art programmes.


- Stils, K. e Selz, P. (1996). Theories and Documents of Contemporary Art: A Sourcebook of Artists'Writings . Los Angeles: University of California Press- Weintraub, L.(2003). In the making. Londres: D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers, Inc.- Heartney, E.(2008). Art & Today. Londres: Phaidon- S. Nelson, R. e Shiff, R. (2003). Critical Terms for Art History. Chicago: University of Chicago Press


Lectures and tutorials, seminars with invited artists


- Assiduity - Interest and participation - Quality of submitted reports - Students progress across the yearin terms of creativity and self-critical skills






Course unit title Drawing Project






Anual


10

Name of Lecturer(s) Ana Rita de Sousa Gaspar Vieira


The students should be prepared to develop drawing projects with a good degree of autonomy and viewdrawing as an operative means, object of interdisciplinary debate and a means to strengthen andconsolidate personal languages.



Knowledge and command of specific visual and graphic techniques.


Visit contemporary art exhibitions specially those of drawing.

Course contentes Development of a personal drawing project which is expected to be the culmination of the students'personal path. The students should become aware of a number of theoretical and practical issues relatedwith the contemporary artistic production and be able to articulate them with their own drawing project.


- AA. VV., ..(1999). Desenho - Projecto de Desenho. .: Instituto de Arte Contemporânea- Barro, D.(2003). Imagens (Pictures) para uma Representação Contemporânea. .: Mimesis- Butler, C.(1999). Afterimage: Drawing Through Process. New York: The Museum of ContemporaryArt- Hoptman, L.(2002). Drawing Now: Eight Propositions. New York: MOMA


Tutorials in which students will have guidance to develop, discuss and present their project. Drawings bycontemporary artists will be used as a basis for work.


Continuous assessment: execution of a drawing project involving periodic discussion.






Course unit title Museum Services and Curatorship (Optional)


Type of course unit Optional




Anual


10



Be able to examine exhibitions or events in the area of contemporary visual arts or related areas. Be ableto raise issues and develop exhibition projects that comply with best museum practices.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Examination of the major visual art exhibitions. Observation and verification of some paradigmaticmuseum and curator practices. Criticism on exhibitions, their contents and conceptions, thematicimportance and scientific and creative points of view. Develop exhibition projects, examine and producemodels and object displays. Case studies.


- Putnam, J.(2001). Art and Artifact: The Museum as Medium. Londres: Thames & Hudson- O'Doherty, B.(2000). the White Cube: The Ideology of the Gallery Space. Los Angeles: University ofCalifornia Press- Greenberg, R.(1996). Thinking About Exhibitions. Londres: Routedge- Marincola, P.(2002). Curating Now: Imaginative Practice/Public Responsibility. Filadélfia: Universityof the Arts


Lectures, practical classes involving learning how to mount an exhibition, study visits/fieldwork,practical lessons involving the preparation of individual exhibition projects.


Continuous assessment: practical exercises and attendance (50%); 1 individual assignment (50%). Finalassessment: a mimimum mark of 10/20 exempts students from exam.






Course unit title Photography and Video (Optional) (*)






Anual


10

Name of Lecturer(s) João Diogo Seiça Pereira SeguroDuarte Pinto Coelho Amaral Netto


Develop the capacity for reflection and critical thinking on contemporary art practices that make use ofvideo. Develop skills that enable the reading and production of audiovisual formats (photography, videoand installation using technology-aided means)



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Photography. Study of some instruments used in modern audiovisual production: photography, video andinstallation. Film watching. Structure of a film or video. Film script and storyboard. Basic exercises onfilm-making and lighting. Digital capture and editing. Formatting of video and audio outputs (DVDAuthoring). Short film production.


- Hall, D. e Jo Fifer, S. (2005). Illuminating Video: An Essential Guide to Video Art. Los Angeles:Aperture- Rees, A.(1999). A History of Experimental Film and Video. Londres: British Film Institute- Beck Peacock, R.(2000). Art of Movie Making, The: Script to Screen. Nova Iorque: Prentice Hall- Cotton, C.(2004). The Photograph as Contemporary Art. Londres: Thames & Hudson


Lectures and practical lessons including illustration and application of basic principles of photographyand video and possible applications in contemporary artistic production.


Assessment is based on practical coursework completed by the students during the semester. Final markis the weighted average of coursework completed in the two practical components: photography andvideo.







Course unit title Illustration and Scientific Illustration (Optional) (*)






Anual


10



Theoretical and operative knowledge on the interrelationship between written language and visualsyntax, the conceptual and formal implications of materials and relevant application techniques,technical applications and variations as applied to scientific drawing.



Not applicable.


Not applicable.

Course contentes Visual communication and its syntax. Illustrative image. Didactic and functional illustration. Theillustration/support relationship.


- Simblet, S.(2005). Desenho. Porto: Civilização- Martin, J.(1989). High Tech Illustration. London: Macdonald & Co- Zeegen, L.(2006). Principios de Ilustración. Barcelona: Editorial Gustavo Gili- ., ..(2011). Photoshop Image Editing - Genius guide. London: Image Publishing


Lectures presenting course content and tutorials with exercise solving.


All coursework carried out over the year.







Course unit title Installation and Art in Public Space (Optional)






Anual


10

Name of Lecturer(s) Nuno Miguel de Sousa Vieira


Provide students with cognitive tools and devices that will enable the development of a criticalawareness in relation to public space / exhibition space. Develop the ability to materialize a work ofartistic nature, to be integrated into the public space or exhibition space.



Knowledge and mastery of the techniques of artistic production. Ability to read and interpret images.


Interest in the contemporary art world. Frequency of artistic exhibitions.

Course contentes Aims to encourage project-student autonomy. In conjunction with discipline Project of Painting, it isintended that students seek their own territory for the development of their work and produce a reflectionon the formal and conceptual issues related to the development of a project to be built or space public /exhibition space.


- Pissarra Esteves, J.(2003). Espaço público e democracia. Lisboa: Colibri- Kwon, M.(2004). One Place After Another, Site-Specific Art And Locational Identity. Massachusetts:MIT Press- Merleu-Ponty, M.(1997). Phénoménologie de la perception. Paris: Gallimard- O'Doherty, B.(2000). No Interior do Cubo Branco. São Paulo: Martins Fontes


Lectures and expository sessions. Practical lessons with application of acquired knowledge.Development of a project.


Continuous assessment. Theoretical-practical project-oriented. Frequency and / or theoretical work.






Course unit title Painting Project






Anual


20

Name of Lecturer(s) Nuno Miguel de Sousa Vieira


Provide enough skills that enable students to evolve and prepare a personal project in which they can putin practice the concepts and techniques learned.



Knowledge and command of art production techniques. Be able to read and interpret images.


Interest on contemporary art universe and regular attendance to exhibitions.

Course contentes The students are expected to draw up a project involving continuous research in order to consolidateinitial proposals. Results will obviously be unpredictable depending on the students' choices andproposals.


- Benjamin, W.(1992). Sobre Arte, Técnica, Linguagem e Política. Lisboa: Relógio d'Água- Krauss, R.(1986). The Originality of the Avant-Garde and Other modernist Myths. London: CambridgeMass, MIT Press- Merleu-Ponty, M.(2000). O Olho e o Espírito. Lisboa: Vega


Workshop classes. Students will develop their own artistic project with the lecturer's guidance andapproval.


Individual project drawn up. Theoretical work performed as a basis of the project. Assiduity will be acrucial component in assessment.






Course unit title Portuguese Art History






Anual


4



An overview of Portuguese Art with a special emphasis to its peculiarities.



Basics of History


Not applicable.

Course contentes Before the foundation of Portugal: the Visigothic and the Mozarabic art. The Romanian age. The Gothicage. The Lusitanian Art. The Renaissance art in Portugal. The Mannerist art. The Baroque and rococo art.The Neo-Classical art. The art of Romanticism and Naturalism. From Naturalism to Modernism.


- Pinto, A. e Meireles, F. e Cambotas, M. (2001). História da Arte Ocidental e Portuguesa, das Origensao Final do Século XX. Porto: Porto Editora- Dias, P.(1986). História da Arte em Portugal. sem local: Edições Alfa- Dos Santos, R.(1966). Oito Séculos de Arte Portuguesa. Lisboa: Empresa nacional de Publicidade


Lectures.


1 written test where a minimum of 10/20 is required to pass. 1 final exam for those students who failedthe test. An individual assignment (optional)





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