Studying Contemporary Art Overseas (AHIS40022)
HonoursPoints: 25Not available in 2019
About this subject
Overview
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This subject is taught on location in a major art centre using the social, economic, geographical and cultural effects of the art centre as a case study of historical and contemporary culture. Students will be introduced to the key institutional components of an art centre: as appropriate, museums, galleries, alternative spaces, corporate collections, auction houses, art magazines and studios. These will be analysed using models derived from discourse theory, the institutional model of art, urban sociology, psycho geography, architectural history and subcultural theory. Students will study the display and consumption of art, allowing consideration of recent developments in museology, arts policy, commodity theory and cultural tourism.
Students wishing to enrol in this subject must consult the 'Notes' below.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- an understanding of key issues in artistic and critical practice in a specific art centre;
- the ability to locate specific artistic and critical practices within a social, historical and theoretical context;
- the ability to conduct independent research using catalogued sources and bibliographical indexes, including research on-site;
- 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 and assignments and examination revision; and
- the ability to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, student should gain the following generic skills:
- 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 and assignments and examination revision; and
- the ability to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Subject coordinator approval is required to enrol in this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed 107-306/AHIS30003 Art Abroad; 107-466 Contemporary Culture: Art in New York; 107-467 Renaissance and Baroque Rome 1450-1750; are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| AHIS30003 | The Age of Golden Ages: Art in Europe | Not available in 2019 |
12.5 |
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
Please note this subject is taught at various overseas locations over approximately four weeks during the Winter Term (June-July). Further information: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10438
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A site project, equivalent to 2500 words 25% (due during the on-site intensive teaching)
- A written essay, equivalent to 5000 words 50% (due one month after on-site intensive teaching)
- A take home examination of 2500 words 25% (due two months after on-site intensive teaching)
- Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Note: Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 10% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
340 Hours
Additional delivery details
Please note this subject is taught at various overseas locations over approximately four weeks during the Winter Term (June-July). Further information: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10438
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Admission into one of the following programs is a fundamental requirement for entry into this subject:
- BH-Arts - Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
- GDA-Arts Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
- 038AB Master of Art Curatorship (200 point program), or
- 175AA Master of Arts and Cultural Management
Special entry conditions apply for this subject and all students are required to consult the School of Culture and Communication prior to lodgement of an application.
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 and receive written approval of enrolment.
Strict enrolment deadlines apply to subjects taught during the Winter Semester. The subject dates for this subject change each year.
- Off-campus study
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Informal specialisation Art History - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022