Contextual & Critical Studies Design/art history, Philosophy, Cultural Theory Context – time, place, culture….. Critical – meaning, themes, debates Talking and writing about art and design Welcome to CCS

Dr Judith Findlay Lesley Scott Andrea Peach Who’s Teaching?

Semester 1 timetable

What do we expect?

A transition in learning We assess: –Attendance & Participation –Research Skills –Critical and Creative Thinking –Writing Skills –Academic Presentation What do we expect?

Stage 1 Session 2006/7 Semester 1 Module AA1007: Introduction to Art & Design Studies Project Title: ‘Search and Rescue’ See Handout… The Brief: Search and Rescue

Familiarise yourself with the layout of, and resources in the Library Begin a Critical Notebook Source an art/design image and find a good range of sources of information on it (read this and write it up) Speak about your findings at seminar time Key Tasks

Timetabled training in the use of key Library resources Tutor support in the Library Seminar discussion on findings on Wednesday 25th October More Details

Use your research to prepare for your first written task, to be assigned at the lecture on 30 October The first two lectures will consider definitions of ‘art’ and ‘design’. Immerse yourself in ‘Search & Rescue’ to prepare yourself for a written task relating to the lectures. Enjoy, have fun, question, be creative! and so…

Search and Rescue Library activities

Today in Library Foyer, Faculty of Management building meet the Librarians at these times: Groups: Then the next keys dates/times are: Wednesday, 4 Oct. – Library training Wednesday, 11 Oct – Library research, pm Wednesday, 18 Oct - Library research, pm Wednesday, 25 October – Seminar Key dates and times

Wednesday 4th Oct, 10.00am Wednesday 11th Oct, 10.00am Rescue - Tutor support in Library

Self-directed study Wednesday am – 11 October Wednesday am - 18 October Self-directed study

Seminar – Wednesday 25 October Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group am 11.00am midday 1.00pm Studio Wednesday 25 October Seminar Wednesday 25 October

Think things Find a great image Get a great notebook Find a range of sources Don’t over-use the Internet Record everything in your notebook Bring your notebook to the seminar (and all CCS times) Ask if you’re not sure…. Thinking Things

The CCS Noticeboard Next to the photocopier, just before the shop Remember to check it regularly and finally… The CCS Noticeboard

Don’t be a stranger!