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Australian Art (AHIS20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject provides a scholarly introduction to the history of art in Australia, at the same time incorporating new perspectives, approaches and ideas. It demonstrates ways of interpreting Australian art through its relationship to historical events and contemporary thought. Topics considered will include the perceptual values known as the picturesque and the sublime in topographical and landscape painting respectively, the concept of terra nullius and how the indigenous inhabitants were represented, women artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Australian Impressionism, artists abroad, neo-classicism, the art of war and the Anzac legend, modernism in Sydney and Melbourne and the growing awareness of new European movements such as Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. A lively and comprehensive look at what's topical in Australian art history, including the art polemics of the 1940s and 1950s, Australian Pop Art and the swinging 60s.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- an understanding and visual knowledge of the development of the concept of "Australian art" and how this amalgam was constructed from the mid 19th century to the 1960s;
- familiarity with the key written and visual sources centering on major themes and have an understanding of how this imagery was developed and manipulated to meet the concerns of the day; and
- the ability to conduct independent research on artists and issues of the period using primary sources.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- be able to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources, and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of essays;
- be able to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion;
- be able to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision; and
- be able to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
107-028 Australian Art
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A research essay of 2500 words (60%), due during the semester
- A take-home examination of 1500 words (40%), during the examination period
- This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance and regular participation in tutorials. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Susan Lowish Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: A 1 hour lecture and a 1.5 hour tutorial per week throughout semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
Formerly available as 107-028/670-345 Australian Art: Rock to Pop. Students who have completed 107-028 or 670-345 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Art Curatorship Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Art History Major Art History Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Art History - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024