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Critical and Theoretical Studies 5 (FINA30017)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Coordinator email: ecolless@unimelb.edu.au
Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The subject provides a series of optional seminars, offered on rotation and developed by individual staff, that deal with topics and issues in contemporary artistic theory, aesthetics, criticism or art history. Each seminar program is delivered at a level of conceptualisation presuming familiarity with the artistic history and critical terminology attained from the two previous years of study. The seminar content represents particular research initiatives of the staff presenting, and provides opportunity for the students to explore in depth a specific theme that is relevant to contemporary cultural movements and is intellectually innovative in its field.
Intended learning outcomes
To provide knowledge and understanding of imperative and innovative topics in contemporary art criticism and aesthetic theory.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to demonstrate
• An ability to comprehend and apply methods and objectives of argument, in both verbal presentation and written expression.
• An ability to conduct relevant and coherent research investigation.
• An ability to express critical responses in peer reviewing circumstances and group discussion.
• An ability to convey and critically evaluate abstract and theoretical concepts
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA20032 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
1. Tutorial (oral) presentation with written submission (1000 words). Assessment weight (25%)
2. Essay totalling 3000 words. Assessment weight (75%)
Hurdle Requirement: 80% attendance at both lectures and tutorials is required for the presentation and written components to be considered for assessment purposes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Edward Colless Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 9 x 4 hour seminar Total time commitment 120 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
Coordinator email: ecolless@unimelb.edu.au
Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Coordinator Sean Lowry Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 9 x 4 hour seminar Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017
Time commitment details
120 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reader comprising critical and historical texts anthologised by the co-ordinator will be available to purchase.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
Last updated: 3 November 2022