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Critical and Theoretical Studies 4 (FINA20032)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
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This subject deals with the most recent developments in art and culture in the twenty-first century. “The death of postmodernism,” declares the catalogue manifesto for the Tate Modern’s exhibition Altermodern, “is the starting point for…the present.” The course takes its orientation from this proposition: the displacement and disparagement of postmodernism over the past decades has provided for an upsurge of new artistic modes and aspirations. These include the participatory forms of relational art, and the return of hand-crafting, of new “object-oriented” and “unmonumental” art; and also the arts that have developed with the technological leaps of information processing, the internet and genetic engineering: bio-art, augmented and virtual reality, digital media aesthetics. The course critically considers how these various artistic practices emblematize our contemporary era.
Intended learning outcomes
To provide knowledge and understanding of significant and vital themes in contemporary art and culture from the turn of the twenty-first century to the present; and to do so through a lucid interpretation of specific works of art and of art criticism, in their historical contexts.
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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINA20029 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 3 | Semester 1 (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
- 10-minute individual class presentation, with written submission (1000 words);Class presentations take place weeks 2-9. Written submission due one week after class presentation - 30%
- Essay, 3000 words; Due week 14; 70%
- Hurdle requirement: Attendance at 80% or more of lectures and tutorials is required for the presentation and written components to be accepted for assessment purposes
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sean Lowry Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 = 12 x 1 hour lectures and 12 x 2 hour tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 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
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Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (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