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Critical and Theoretical Studies 2 (FINA10032)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 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
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment, class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, subject matter enquiries:
Sean Lowry
Overview
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This subject develops from the first semester subject, dealing with more advanced modes of critical interpretation of the visual arts, past and present.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to:
- provide a clear, basic knowledge and understanding of certain key historical moments and works of art and their contexts;
- familiarise students with terminology used in the critical understanding of art at a tertiary level;
- introduce students to methods of study appropriate at a tertiary level.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• comprehend the descriptive and theoretical vocabulary used in contemporary art criticism and art historical studies;
• recognize methods and objectives of argument in art criticism and art history.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA10026 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 1 | 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Textual criticism exercise in short essay format: 1000 words; Due Week 6 - 25%
- 10-minute individual class presentation with written submission: equivalent to 1000 words; Class presentations take place weeks 2-9.Written submission due one week after class presentation - 25%
- Essay: 2000 words; Due Week 14 - 50%
- Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance at both lectures and tutorials is required for the presentation and written components to be accepted for assessment purposes.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
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 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment, class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, subject matter enquiries:
Sean Lowry
Time commitment details
170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reader comprising critical and historical texts anthologised by the co-ordinator will be available for purchase.
The textbook information will be on the LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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: 11 April 2024