Science of Contemporary Materials (HART0184)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: History of Art
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available to MSc Conservation of Contemporary Art and Media students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module has been designed for students with differing levels of experience in chemistry. The module will explore key principles of chemistry, focusing specifically on how they are observed in the deterioration of contemporary materials found in contemporary artworks. The first four classes will run concurrently with the existing module HART0003 Introduction to Art and Science. Students will look at the chemistry of synthetic polymeric materials, as well as other materials and fabrication methods commonly used by contemporary artists.听听听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Intended teaching location: 果冻影院 East
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 11
Module leader: Mrs Elizabeth Ireland

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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