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VSA3022 Contemporary Art Theory 2

Semester 2, 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

Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite: VSA1000 and VSA1003 and VSA2000 and VSA2001

Overview

Building on the content of VSA3021 Contemporary Art Theory 1, students in this course will further develop their understanding of theoretical debates in relation to studio practice and contemporary art. Students will be discussing and researching at an advanced level, critical and cultural theory in national and international contexts. This course develops an advanced level of study in preparation for professional art practice or further study in honours and postgraduate levels.

The theoretical context for understanding contemporary art developed in VSA3021, is extended and further developed in this course. The aim of this course is to broaden and deepen the students' grasp of the contested field of contemporary art theory and assist the student in identifying key points of contact between their individual art practice, art practice in general, and the broader art institutional and cultural context. This context includes gender and identity politics, anthropology in art, indigenous art, cultural criticism and the politics of representation.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. work independently as professional researchers of visual arts and culture;
  2. critically examine key issues in contemporary visual art, theory and culture;
  3. critically apply research skills using relevant conceptual frameworks;
  4. communicate in writing by planning and submitting written research projects at an advanced level of study;
  5. situate art practice in social and cultural contexts by linking course concepts to artistic practice and the broader culture;
  6. critically reflect upon the politics and ethics of visual culture.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Contemporary visual, cultural and critical theory 20.00
2. The definition of cultural, critical and visual theory and applications for practice 20.00
3. Dimensions of contemporary visual art practice within a cultural context 20.00
4. Visual theory, critical theory, structural theory and contemporary visual practice 20.00
5. Establishing a critical approach to practice and textual analysis 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Additional materials for this course will be discussed with the studio lecturer in light of the individual programme of each student.
Students are required to research and utilise a range of sources and materials as a way of demonstrating the outcomes of their arts practice. The list of reference materials below will assist with answering all assignments as well as developing research related to studios.

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

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Planning document No 20 1,2
Assignments Written Reflection (personal/clinical) No 30 1,2,3
Assignments Written Essay No 50 1,2,3,4,5
Date printed 10 February 2023