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Critical and Theoretical Studies 1 (FINA10026)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to language and methods for critically describing and interpreting works of art using examples from the earliest known artistic forms to the late nineteenth century. A broad range of historical, social, cultural and political contexts underpinning artistic production are explored.
Critical and Theoretical Studies 1 includes an embedded program in academic literacy skills in analysis, discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval, and is designed to complement accompanying studio-based programs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- describe and appraise key historical works of art and their cultural contexts;
- use appropriate terminology in describing works of art;
- perform basic visual analysis;
- distinguish methods for critically describing and interpreting works of art;
- undertake basic academic work using art-specific bibliographic tools.
Last updated: 20 May 2023
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: 20 May 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Weekly online quizzes (academic and library skills)
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Individual presentation
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Essay that extends upon tutorial presentation
| 1 week after in-class presentation | 20% |
Essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes and submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Sean Lowry Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours, comprising nine 2-hour lectures and nine 2-hour tutorials. Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Last updated: 20 May 2023
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: 20 May 2023