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Perspectives in Art & Cultural Theory 4 (FINA70013)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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A series of weekly seminars dealing with the critical investigation of a significant topic in contemporary cultural theory. The course is run as a reading group and critical workshop. Discussion is focussed on critical methods demonstrated in the reading material and, according to opportunity, on critical issues arising from current art exhibitions or events.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- develop an understanding of the professional and institutional practices that comprise the contemporary art profession;
- demonstrate through critical writing and discussion the capacity to articulate judgements and opinions that reflect an understanding of the field;
- engage professionally within the institutional context of contemporary art.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
• communicate in a lucid and persuasive manner, verbally and in writing, their analysis, interpretation and evaluation of works of art;
• direct and organise their own research and investigation into topics of relevance to the development of their artistic work, and test the outcomes of this research and investigation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
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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One written paper
| 100% | |
Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance at seminars is required for the written component to be accepted for assessment. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Sean Lowry Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
120 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A class reader will be available for purchase.
Recommended texts and other resources
Further recommended reading as per the class reader.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Contemporary Art - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022