Art History: The Politics of Craft in Contemporary Art

Class format and activities

The 2 hours will be taught in an informal lecture/ discussion format with presentations shared on screen. There will be a 10-minute break in the middle of the session. You are encouraged to engage in discussion and lecture materials will be shared by Teams. Constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor will help you succeed during the class. Our art and design studios are well-equipped with a range of industry and specialist tools and equipment in a shared access environment. As a college, we look to embed sustainable practice through reducing waste, recycling and upcycling of materials. In the interest of sustainability, Morley College uses Teams and MyDay as digital platforms for sharing resources and information.

Learning Outcomes

• 01: Identify the leading textile and ceramics artists of the Post-war period and how they paved the way for younger generations of artists in the 21st century.
• 02: Understand some of the central issues, debates and themes around textiles and ceramics, and how these materials have been used in feminist, queer and indigenous practices.
• 03: Recognise key textile and ceramics artists and seminal works produced.
• 04: Demonstrate greater understanding of the skills of visual analysis.
• 05: Gain confidence in discussion with peers.

Course entry requirements

There are no entry requirements. This course will be accessible to you if you have no prior knowledge of art and design and is open to learners with varying backgrounds, as well as art practitioners.

What you need to know before you enrol

By enrolling on this course, students agree to adhere to the student code of conduct and Health and Safety guidance as posted or as directed by a member of staff. As a Morley College student, you will have access to Microsoft Office platforms, including a dedicated Morley College email. You will need to use your Morley email address for certain college activities.

What to bring to class

You will find it helpful to bring a paper and pen for making notes. You may also want to upload materials and links to share with your class.

What you can do next

We offer a range of long and short courses in art history at Morley and cover a range of periods and subjects of interest. You may like to opt for a lecture based programme online or in the college or one where you visit galleries and study the art and artefacts in situ. You can browse our full programme by searching "art history" on our website.