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Contemporary Art Practice B (FINA60012)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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Consolidating experience of producing art in Contemporary Art Practice A, student initiated projects are devised and developed further in consultation with the tutor.
Individual guidance and advice will be provided with a view to realising resolved work suitable for the exhibition. A formal group discussion and critical reflection upon the artwork will take place.
In consultation with the tutor, students will prepare and install selected works in a group exhibition in one of the School's exhibition venues.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- plan and organise their own studio activity and effectively utilise resources appropriate to their developing art practice;
- explore ideas and personal concerns by means of the manipulation and organisation of materials and images;
- demonstrate a developing knowledge of contemporary visual art practice;
- investigate and evaluate the personal relevance of traditional and contemporary models of art practice;
- communicate verbally, their observations of and responses to the products of visual art practice.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
- demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century;
- demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA60011 | Contemporary Art Practice A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A folio of developmental and resolved work and supporting documentation (sketch book and/or notebook)
| Throughout the teaching period | 80% |
Selection, resolution, preparation, installation of exhibition component
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance is required for the folio and exhibition component to be considered for assessment purposes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Ongoing feedback is provided to students via individual and group tutorials. A mid-semester review will also take place, taking into account the student's progress against the following criteria: course engagement; work development.
Formal feedback is given to students who are deemed to be at risk; Week 6-8.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Jamie O'Connell Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours comprising, 3-hour studio workshops per week Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Incidental costs
Incidental Fees will apply for the purpose of accessing the workshop and purchase of materials as relevant.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Visual Art - 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: 31 January 2024