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DL0212A Coptic Art & Iconography II
Lecturer Ashraf Gerges
Unit Value 15 Points
Level Diploma
Discipline Field D - Spiritualities - Iconography
Cross listed to disciplines None
Courses in which this unit is taught Diploma in Theology


Content

Students who have completed ACA 111 Coptic Art & Iconography I, will further develop their skills in this more advanced unit which will focus on a deeper study of the theological meaning behind the icon and developing advanced technique and design skills.


Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

  1. Discuss how the church doctrines are handed down from generation to generation through the icon.
  2. Develop an understanding of how iconography is a part of liturgical life .
  3. Further develop their skills and technical abilities as an iconographer.
Prerequisites ACA 111 Coptic Art & Iconography I
Corequisites None
Prohibited Combinations None
Mode of Teaching Semester - On campus
Teaching Methods Combination of lectures and practical classes


Contact Hours
Timetabled hours per week Expected personal study hours/week Total workload hours per week Total workload hours for unit
3 6 9 108


Assessment
Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcomes Assessed
Paper 750 words 20% 1
Paper 1500 words 30% 2
Preparation of an icon 50% 3


Recommended reading


*denotes required text
Baggley, John. Doors of Perception: Icons and Their Spiritual Significance. Crestwood, New York: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1995.

Bigham, Stephen. Image of God the Father in Orthodox Theology and Iconography Crestwood, New York: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1995

* Evdokimov, Paul. The Art of the Icon: a Theology of Beauty. Redondo Beach, California: Oakwood Publications, 1990

Onasch, Konrad and Schnieper, Annmarie., (Translated by Daniel G. Conklin),The Fascination and the Reality Riverside Book Company, Inc., New York, 1995. Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 1999.