Contemporary Art in China (AHIS40013)
HonoursPoints: 25Not available in 2020
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About this subject
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Overview
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This subject is taught on location in a major art centre (the subject may be taught one year in China, or another year in New York, or in other destinations, as appropriate), 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, psychogeography, 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;
- have the ability to locate specific artistic and critical practices within a social, historical and theoretical context;
- have the ability to conduct independent research using catalogued sources and bibliographical indexes, including research on-site;
- 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 intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion;
- 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.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students 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
Intensive subject taught in China for approximately three weeks in July. Students must seek coordinator approval before enrolling in this subject - see Notes below.
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. Further information: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10237
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
- 107-306/AHIS30003 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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A site project, due during the on-site teaching period
| due during the on-site teaching period | 25% |
A written essay, due one-month after on-site teaching
| One month after on-site teaching | 50% |
A take-home examination, due two months after on-site teaching
| Due two months after on-site teaching | 25% |
| Hurdle requirement: 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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% 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 2020
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
Intensive subject taught in China for approximately three weeks in July. Students must seek coordinator approval before enrolling in this subject - see Notes below.
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. Further information: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10237
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Special entry conditions apply for this subject and all students are required to consult the subject coordinator prior to lodgement of an application.
- Students who have completed 107-306/AHIS30002 Studying Contemporary 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.
- There is a quota on this subject. Details of where and how to obtain the itinerary and travel arrangements are available from the lecturer in charge.
- 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.
- Admission to the Graduate Diploma (Advanced)-Art History, Graduate Certificate (Advanced)-Art History or fourth year honours in art history, Master of Art Curatorship (200 point program), or Master of Arts and Cultural Management is required.
- 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 PD-ARTS Art History - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022