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Contemporary Art Practice B (FINA60012)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Coordinator email: kjust@unimelb.edu.au
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006
Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Consolidating experience of producing art in Contemporary Art Practice A, student initiated projects are devised and developed further in consultation with the tutor. Individual guidance and advice will be provided with a view to realising resolved work suitable for the exhibition. A formal group discussion and critical reflection upon the artwork will take place. In consultation with the tutor, students will prepare and install selected works in a group exhibition in one of the School's exhibition venues.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- plan and organise their own studio activity and effectively utilise resources appropriate to their developing art practice;
- explore ideas and personal concerns by means of the manipulation and organisation of materials and images;
- demonstrate a developing knowledge of contemporary visual art practice;
- investigate and evaluate the personal relevance of traditional and contemporary models of art practice;
- communicate verbally, their observations of and responses to the products of visual art practice.
Generic skills
At the completion of the subject students will be able to:
• Demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation
• Demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century
• Demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Contemporary Art Practice A
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA60011 | Contemporary Art Practice A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
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. A folio of developmental and resolved work and supporting documentation (sketch book and/or notebook) equivalent to 2,500 words (80%);
2. Selection, resolution, preparation, installation of exhibition component (20%).
Ongoing feedback is provided to students via individual and group tutorials. A mid-semester review will also take place, taking into account the student's progress against the following criteria: course engagement; work development.
Formal feedback is given to students who are deemed to be at risk; Week 6-8.
Hurdle Requirement: 80% attendance is required for the folio and exhibition component to be considered for assessment purposes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Kate Just Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 3 hours per week 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 Semester 2 contact information
Coordinator email: kjust@unimelb.edu.au
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006
Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
7 hours per week
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Incidental Fees will apply for the purpose of accessing the workshop and purchase of materials as relevant.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Directing for Performance Course Graduate Certificate in Visual Art - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022