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Perspectives in Art & Cultural Theory 3 (FINA90008)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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A focussed series of weekly seminars designed to enable students to locate and analyse a field (artists, theorists, writers and curators) aligned to their own artistic practice. The subject is run as a reading group and critical workshop. Discussion is focussed on critical methods and arguments demonstrated in readings and other subject materials.

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:

  • evaluate existing artistic works and theoretical texts in the field in relation to artistic practice and artistic research methodologies;
  • display an advanced ability to identify and critically analyse theorists and artists specifically relevant to individual student's field of practice;
  • create original and interpretive responses in the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of selected works of art and theoretical texts;
  • synthesise complex ideas in relation to the interdependence of theory and practice, relevant to own practice;
  • critically evaluate and expand own field of practice through drawing on a body of research and source materials.

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.

Last updated: 31 January 2024