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Contemporary Art in China (AHIS40013)

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Overview

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This subject is taught on location in a major art centre (the subject may be taught one year in China, or another year in New York, or in other destinations, as appropriate), using the social, economic, geographical and cultural effects of the art centre as a case study of historical and contemporary culture. Students will be introduced to the key institutional components of an art centre: as appropriate, museums, galleries, alternative spaces, corporate collections, auction houses, art magazines and studios. These will be analysed using models derived from discourse theory, the institutional model of art, urban sociology, psychogeography, architectural history and subcultural theory. Students will study the display and consumption of art, allowing consideration of recent developments in museology, arts policy, commodity theory and cultural tourism.

Students wishing to enrol in this subject must consult the 'Notes' below.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • have an understanding of key issues in artistic and critical practice in a specific art centre;
  • have the ability to locate specific artistic and critical practices within a social, historical and theoretical context;
  • have the ability to conduct independent research using catalogued sources and bibliographical indexes, including research on-site;
  • be able to research through the compentent 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.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • the ability 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;
  • the ability to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations;
  • the ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion;
  • the ability to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision; and
  • the ability to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Intensive subject taught in China in June-July. Students must seek coordinator approval before enrolling in this subject - see Notes below.

Please note special entry conditions apply for this subject. This subject is taught overseas. Students must make an application and obtain approval from the subject co-ordinator. For further information please contact: Assoc. Professor Claire Roberts.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

  • 107-306/AHIS30003 Art Abroad;
  • 107-466 Contemporary Culture: Art in New York.

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: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • A site project, equivalent to 2,500 words (25%), due during the on-site teaching period
  • A written essay, equivalent to 5,000 words (50%), due one month after on-site teaching
  • A take-home examination of 2,500 words (25%), due two months after on-site teaching
  • Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • June - Off Campus
    Principal coordinatorClaire Roberts
    Mode of deliveryOff Campus
    Contact hoursTotal 60 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 June 2017 to 18 July 2017
    Last self-enrol date30 June 2017
    Census date21 July 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail25 August 2017
    Assessment period ends30 September 2017

    June contact information

    claire.roberts@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022