Studying Contemporary Art Abroad (AHIS30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 25Not available in 2022
From 2023 most subjects will be taught on campus only with flexible options limited to a select number of postgraduate programs and individual subjects.
To learn more, visit COVID-19 course and subject delivery.
About this subject
Overview
| Fees | Look up fees |
|---|
This subject is taught on location in a major art centre (the subject may be taught in one year in New York, or in other destinations as appropriate) using social, economic, geographical and cultural effects of the respective arts centre as a case study of culture in action. Students will be introduced to the key institutional components of the art centre studied: this may include as appropriate: urban and rural fabrics, museums, cultural sites, galleries, alternative spaces, corporate collections, auction houses, art magazines and studies, depending on the art centre. Students will study the history, context, display and consumption of art, allowing consideration of recent developments in museology, arts policy and cultural tourism. The subject develops a broad understanding of the historical and aesthetic characteristics of artworks produced during selected artistic periods. The subject draws attention to the varying contexts informing works of art, including the relationship between art and its methods of production and preservation, its encouragement with society and installation in museum settings, and the different ways in which it conveys. Students should develop a range of approaches to understanding art, from issues of censorship and art, to gender and sexual identity in art, art and politics, space and meaning. The subject provides students with a fundamental grounding in art history and/or architectural history, and in the broader critical and analytical skills necessary for the study of art in later years. Students wishing to enrol in this subject must consult the notes below.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of the subject, students should have:
- an overview of the art history located in an art centre through a close study, as appropriate of its urban and rural fabric, museums, cultural site, galleries, alternative spaces, corporate collections, auction houses, art magazines and studios;
- considered the history, context, display and consumption of art;
- an overview of recent developments in museology, arts policy and cultural tourism;
- a broad understanding of the historical and aesthetic characteristics of artworks produced during the artistic periods specific to the centre;
- understand the varying contexts informing works of art, including the relationship between art and its methods of production and preservation, its engagement with society and installation in museum settings, and the different ways in which viewers respond to art and interpret the meanings and messages which it conveys;
- studied and understood a range of approaches to understanding art, from issues of censorship and art, to gender and sexual identity in art, art and politics, space and meaning;
- a fundamental grounding in art history and/or architectural history, and in the broader critical and analytical skills necessary for the study of art in later years;
- 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, assignments and examination revision; and
- the abilty to participate in teamwork through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, student will gain the following generic skills:
- 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 intelligbly and economically through essay writing and tutorial disussion;
- 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.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Intensive taught subject in the winter semester off-campus. Students must seek coordinator approval before enrolling in this subject.
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 here:
https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10228
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
107-306/AHIS30002 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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A site project, due during the on-site teaching period
| During the teaching period | 25% |
A written essay
| Due one month after on-site teaching | 50% |
A take-home examination
| Due two months after on-site teaching | 25% |
| Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
Location: The subject may be taught in one year in New York, or in other destinations as appropriate. For further information, follow this link: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10228
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Special entry conditions apply for this subject and all students are required to consult the lecturer in charge prior to lodgement of an application.
Students who have completed 107-306 Art Abroad, 107-466 Contemporary Culture: Art in New York, AHIS3002 Studying Art on Location are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
There is a quota on this subject and places are limited. 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 as early as possible and selected students will receive written approval to enrol.
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.
- Off-campus study
- Related Handbook entries
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 12 November 2022