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Perspectives in Art & Cultural Theory 4 (FINA90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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A series of weekly seminars examining artist writings, methodologies and research methods. Students will develop their own critical and reflective voice in writing that addresses their major Studio Project. The subject is run as a reading group and workshop. Discussion is focussed on critical methods and arguments demonstrated in the reading materials oriented towards developing individual artistic research.
This subject contributes to a research pathway for the Master of Contemporary Art.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- critically evaluate selected artists' writings and research methodologies;
- locate and critically analyse appropriate references, plan and structure a research paper;
- display an advanced ability to identify and critically reflect on issues through writing about their own major Studio Project;
- analyse, interpret and evaluate student's own artistic practice in relationship to selected works of art and theoretical texts;
- present an original articulation of the interdependence of theory and practice in individual student's field of practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- communicate in a clear 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
FINA70013 Perspectives in Art and Cultural Theory 4
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Case study
| Mid semester | 40% |
Abstract
| End of semester | 10% |
Written paper
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% 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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Sean Lowry Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour weekly seminar Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A class reader will be available for purchase.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Contemporary Art
Last updated: 31 January 2024