| Semester 1, 2022 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Creative Arts |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Requisites
Pre-requisite: VSA1000 and VSA1003 and VSA2000 and VSA2001
Overview
This course investigates key research areas and debates in contemporary visual art theory at an advanced level of study. This course will present key contemporary theories that have underpinned art practices both nationally and internationally. This course further develops the student鈥檚 understanding of art theory acquired in their first and second years of study. Issues presented in semester 1 will be further developed in Contemporary Art Theory 2.
The conceptual frameworks introduced by this course will provide the context for students thinking about their own practical work, and the broader field of art practice nationally and internationally. Throughout the course students will develop the critical tools which will enable them to reflect upon and theorise research at an advanced level. Students will be presented will a series of topics that explore various historical and contemporary theoretical topics that underpin artistic thought and practice.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- identify the key debates in art history and theory in both modern and contemporary contexts;
- critically examine the nexus between art practice and the broader art historical and theoretical context at an advanced level;
- interpret, communicate and present ideas, clearly and succinctly to a broad range of audiences as part of planning and submitting research assessment work;
- work independently as professional researchers of aesthetic theory, art history and broader culture;
- recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues in the context of regional, national and international art practice and theory.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Understanding practice in context through research | 16.00 |
| 2. | Dimensions of contemporary aesthetic theory | 16.00 |
| 3. | Nexus between theory, history and contemporary visual art | 17.00 |
| 4. | The form and politics of indigenous art | 17.00 |
| 5. | Relationship between art and everyday life | 17.00 |
| 6. | Drafting and completing a research project | 17.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Weighting (%) |
|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 | 20 |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | 30 |
| ASSIGNMENT 3 | 50 |