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Writing About Art and the Moving Image (AHIS90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject will introduce students to the theory and practice of writing on contemporary art and the moving image. The distinct professional genres in which art writing is practised will be analysed as will the recent history of art theory. The subject will survey innovations and developments that have taken place in recent criticism, curatorship and critical writing, as well as discuss the theories, trends and shifts in current and future writing on art and the moving image. The goal of the subject is to develop the overlapping skills of active, critical reading combined with student understanding of critical theory and art.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will:
- have an understanding of key issues in writing about contemporary art and the moving image, and writing about exhibitions of these;
- be able to conduct independent research using catalogued sources and bibliographical indexes;
- be equipped with the relevant skills and methods to distinguish the different models of writing on art and the moving image;
- have an overview of the history of recent writing about contemporary art and the moving image;
- understand the role of writing about contemporary art and the moving image in preparation for a career in the contemporary visual art industry;
- gain an understanding of the policies and practices of contemporary art and moving image publications;
- be able to understand the major theoretical and curatorial debates on contemporary art and the moving image, and be able to relate these to exhibitions in Australia; and
- gain a knowledge of the changing nature of critical writing.
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 judgments 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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Major in art history or a cognate discipline.
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 2,500 word essay (50%), due mid-semester
- A 2,500 word take-home examination (50%), due in the examination period
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
Admission to the Master of Art Curatorship, or to the graduate certificate, diploma or fourth-year honours in art history.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Art History Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Art Curatorship Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Art Curatorship Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Art Curatorship Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Art History Informal specialisation MA (AS&ST) Art History Informal specialisation Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Art History Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Art History Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Art History Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Art History - Links to additional information
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022