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Welcome to CCS

Welcome to Contextual & Critical Studies (CCS) at CCS. This semester, we will explore fundamental concepts of design, art history, philosophy, and cultural theory intertwined with critical debates and meanings in art and design. Expect an engaging learning transition focusing on attendance, participation, critical thinking, writing skills, and research abilities. Key tasks include familiarizing yourself with library resources, critical notetaking, and seminar presentations. Upcoming training and seminar dates are vital to your success, so get ready to challenge yourself creatively!

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Welcome to CCS

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

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

  3. Semester 1 timetable

  4. What do we expect?

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

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

  7. Key Tasks • 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

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

  9. and so… • 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!

  10. Search and Rescue Library activities

  11. Key dates and times • Today in Library Foyer, Faculty of Management building meet the Librarians at these times: Groups: 1 2 3 4 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 Then the next keys dates/times are: • Wednesday, 4 Oct. – Library training • Wednesday, 11 Oct – Library research, 9-1.00pm • Wednesday, 18 Oct - Library research, 9-1.00pm • Wednesday, 25 October – Seminar

  12. Rescue - Tutor support in Library • Wednesday 4th Oct, 10.00am - 12.00 • Wednesday 11th Oct, 10.00am -12.00

  13. Self-directed study Self-directed study • Wednesday am – 11 October • Wednesday am - 18 October

  14. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 10.00am 11.00am 12.00 midday 1.00pm Studio Wednesday 25 October Seminar – Wednesday 25 October Seminar Wednesday 25 October

  15. Think things Thinking 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….

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

  17. Don’t be a stranger!

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