Auxiliary sciences of art history Field of study: History of Art
Programme code: W1-S1HS19.2023

Module name: Auxiliary sciences of art history
Module code: W1-HS-S1-NPHS
Programme code: W1-S1HS19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to present selected auxiliary sciences of art history and their methodology. As part of the module, students will learn, among others: paleography, gothic neography, numismatics, sigillography, heraldry and costume science. They acquire the competence to independently use various types of written and iconographic sources.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is able to independently acquire knowledge about the auxiliary sciences of art history, using library catalogues, online databases and digital sources. Can assess the usefulness of found materials in the work of an art historian [K_01]
 W1-HS1S-K01 [4/5]
is able to use the knowledge related to particular areas of auxiliary sciences of art history to analyze and describe selected works of art [U_01]
 W1-HS1S_U04 [4/5] W1-HS1S_U07 [5/5]
has well-ordered general knowledge in the field of terminology, theory and methodology of auxiliary sciences of art history. Knows the most important facts about the development of paleography, sigillography, costumology, heraldry and archival science [W_01]
 W1-HS1S_W07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [w1-HS-S1-NPHS_C] 15 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_01 U_01
lecture [w1-HS-S1-NPHS_W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam W_01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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