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Virtual Worlds in Japanese Art (AHIS30024)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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This course will explore the creation, use, and theories of “virtual spaces”— constructed environments and multimedia artworks that combine architecture, gardens, painting, and sculpture to transport viewers into different spatial and temporal universes—in Japanese visual culture. Through weekly case studies of temples, shrines, gardens, castles, mausoleums, brothels, theatres, museums, and world’s fairs, as well as authentic experiential learning and work integrated learning (WIP), students will gain an understanding of key monuments in Japanese art from the 6th to 20th centuries as well as the manner by which these monuments functioned as greater than the sum of their parts. The techniques and means by which visual arts were employed to overwhelm the senses, transport viewers into supernatural worlds, consolidate political power, placate the dead, and define Japan as a nation and culture itself will be considered.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- identify and categorize many landmark works in the history of Japanese art
- engage in visual, material, and iconographic analysis to interpret Japanese art and pre-modern art more generally as well as assess the limitations of these foundational skills/approaches to art historical studies
- recognize and discuss the fundamental artistic, religious, and philosophical concepts underlying the production of Japanese visual and material culture
- analyse the visual and experiential effect of orchestrated multimedia spaces well as the religious, political, and practical implications of these spaces.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- analyse and critically evaluate images, texts, materials, built environments, and the relationship(s) between these visual mediums.
- clearly communicate—both verbally and in writing—ideas, judgments, and arguments rooted in knowledge gained in class, assigned readings, and individual research.
- clearly communicate—both verbally and in writing—ideas, judgments, and arguments rooted in knowledge gained in class, assigned readings, and individual research.
- manage and organise workloads including readings and essay writing assignments
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Prior study in art history, visual culture, Japanese studies, or a related discipline.
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Visual Analysis Essay
| Week 5 | 40% |
Research Project proposal
| Week 9 | 10% |
Research Project (Written Essay or Video Essay or Webpage) (2000 words / 3 minutes)
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. 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
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Adobe Creative Cloud can be used in this subject. A discounted licence can be purchased via Student IT https://studentit.unimelb.edu.au/software#adobecc
- 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: 10 November 2023