Key facts
Course details for 2006 cohort
Level 3 - 15 credits - spring term
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Course description
Course outline
Art and aesthetics have traditionally been studies from the perspective of the humanities, including philosophy, art history and anthropology. Recently scientists working in psychology and neuroscience have joined in the search for understanding in art and aesthetics. Art depends on perception, during both its production and its appreciation. Perception is mediated by the sense organs and the brain. So it should be possible to relate certain aspects of art to the properties of the brain and its perceptual processes. The course will explore the links between art and perception from a number of perspectives.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, a successful student should be able to:
1. Synthesise the numerous interactions between psychology and art.
2. Describe and critically evaluate empirical research related to specific sections of the course.
3. Apply concepts and principles related to art production to individual works.
Assessments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Annotated Bibliography | Summer Week 1 | 100.00% |
| Essay (4000 words) | Summer Term Week 5 Mon 16:00 | 75.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
Teaching methods
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Term | LECTURE | 1 hour | 1111111111 |
| Spring Term | SEMINAR | 1 hour | 0111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Contact details
Prof George Mather
Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/psychology/profile1729.html