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Studying Contemporary Art Abroad (AHIS30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 25Off Campus
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | June - Off Campus |
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This subject is taught on location in a major art centre (the subject may be taught in one year in New York, or in other destinations as appropriate) using social, economic, geographical and cultural effects of the respective arts centre as a case study of culture in action. Students will be introduced to the key institutional components of the art centre studied: this may include as appropriate: urban and rural fabrics, museums, cultural sites, galleries, alternative spaces, corporate collections, auction houses, art magazines and studies, depending on the art centre. Students will study the history, context, display and consumption of art, allowing consideration of recent developments in museology, arts policy and cultural tourism. The subject develops a broad understanding of the historical and aesthetic characteristics of artworks produced during selected artistic periods. The subject draws attention to the varying contexts informing works of art, including the relationship between art and its methods of production and preservation, its encouragement with society and installation in museum settings, and the different ways in which it conveys. Students should develop a range of approaches to understanding art, from issues of censorship and art, to gender and sexual identity in art, art and politics, space and meaning. The subject provides students with a fundamental grounding in art history and/or architectural history, and in the broader critical and analytical skills necessary for the study of art in later years. Students wishing to enrol in this subject must consult the notes below.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of the subject, students should have:
- an overview of the art history located in an art centre through a close study, as appropriate of its urban and rural fabric, museums, cultural site, galleries, alternative spaces, corporate collections, auction houses, art magazines and studios;
- considered the history, context, display and consumption of art;
- an overview of recent developments in museology, arts policy and cultural tourism;
- a broad understanding of the historical and aesthetic characteristics of artworks produced during the artistic periods specific to the centre;
- understand the varying contexts informing works of art, including the relationship between art and its methods of production and preservation, its engagement with society and installation in museum settings, and the different ways in which viewers respond to art and interpret the meanings and messages which it conveys;
- studied and understood a range of approaches to understanding art, from issues of censorship and art, to gender and sexual identity in art, art and politics, space and meaning;
- a fundamental grounding in art history and/or architectural history, and in the broader critical and analytical skills necessary for the study of art in later years;
- 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, assignments and examination revision; and
- the abilty to participate in teamwork through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, student will 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 intelligbly and economically through essay writing and tutorial disussion;
- 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
Intensive taught subject in the winter semester off-campus. Students must seek coordinator approval before enrolling in this subject/
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: the subject co-ordinator: Professor Charles Green, Professor of Contemporary Art.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
107-306/AHIS30002 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 2000 words (25%), due during the on-site teaching period
- A written essay, equivalent to 4000 words (50%), due one month after on-site teaching
- A take-home examination of 2000 words (25%), due two months after on-site teaching
- Hurdle requirement: students must attend at least 80% of seminars/tutorials and submit all pieces of assessment in order to pass this subject. 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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- June - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Charles Green Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total 60 Hours: delivered as a series of lectures and seminars. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 25 June 2018 to 30 July 2018 Last self-enrol date 29 June 2018 Census date 6 July 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 July 2018 Assessment period ends 13 August 2018
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
Special entry conditions apply for this subject and all students are required to consult the lecturer in charge prior to lodgement of an application.
Students who have completed 107-306 Art Abroad, 107-466 Contemporary Culture: Art in New York, AHIS3002 Studying Art on Location are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
There is a quota on this subject and places are limited. Details of where and how to obtain the itinerary and travel arrangements are available from the lecturer in charge. Prospective students must register with the lecturer in charge as early as possible and selected students will receive written approval to enrol.
Strict enrolment deadlines apply to subjects taught during the Winter Semester. The subject dates and HECS/course fee dates for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Varied locations
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management Major Art History Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Art Curatorship - 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022