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Perspectives in Art & Cultural Theory 1 (FINA90006)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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A series of weekly seminars introducing students to relationships between theory and practice in contemporary art. The subject is geared towards developing comparative and creative responses to local and global issues in contemporary art.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • distinguish key contemporary artists, theorists, writers and curators that comprise the field of contemporary art;
  • critically analyse relationships between key artistic practices and theoretical texts;
  • construct creative and critical interpretations of key theoretical concepts to articulate their own thinking;
  • synthesise multiple perspectives in the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of art works and theoretical texts.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • utilise at an advanced level skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation in their own critical response to works of art;
  • critically test their own and others opinions and assertions about works of art;
  • communicate in a clear and persuasive manner, verbally and in writing, their analysis, interpretation and evaluation of works of art.

Last updated: 31 January 2024