The Winchester Guide to Keywords and Concepts for International Students in Art, Media and Design

This welcome new resource for international students in art, design, and media provides clear explanations of the terminology they must master in order to fulfill their academic potential and enrich their professional careers. • A much–requested new resource that fills a gap in the academic market • Tailored specifically to the needs of international students in art, design, and media • Color–coded key words and phrases for quick reference • Includes sections on study skills, academic expectations in Western institutions, methodologies, and important theorists • An ideal handbook for curators and gallery staff everywhere for whom English is a non–native language INDICE: Acknowledgement Preface I. Key Words and Phrases in Art, Design and Media   Useful Educational Terms Verb List II. Illustrated Art Objects   III. Study Skills PART I: Defining Principles PART II:  Study Skills in Art and Design IV. Methodologies and Cultural Context Part I: Some Historical Background Part II: Thinking about World–Views Part III: Methodological Approaches in Art, Design and Media V. An Introduction to Key Thinkers and Concepts in Art, Design and Media Part I: Background 1. Sociology 2. Psychology 3. Phenomenology 4. Philosophy of Language 5. Marxism 6. Vitalism Part II: Contemporary Thinkers and Concepts 1. Structuralism 2. Hermeneutics 3. Pragmatism 4. Post–Structuralism 5. Post–Marxism 6. Gender Studies 7. Postcolonial Theory 8. Postmodern Vitalist Theory 9. Technology, Media and Postmodernity 10. Post–Humanism and Cyber–culture VI. Other Useful information Part I: Graphics 1. Galleries and Museums in the UK 2. Artists’ Materials, Book and Computer Shops 3. Art and Design Awards 4. Magazines, Websites and Blogs 5. Designers and Agencies Part II: Art 1. Art shops and art books in London 2. Art and Design Awards 3. Magazines, Websites and Blogs 4. Studios 5. Artists VII. Suggested General Reading  1. General Surveys 2. Key Texts 3. Modern Art 4. Contemporary Art 5. New Media 6. Global Art 7. Design

• ISBN: 978-1-118-76889-1
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 26/08/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés