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Perspectives in Art & Cultural Theory 3 (FINA90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Sean Lowry: sean.lowry@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA90007 | Perspectives in Art & Cultural Theory 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
FINA70012 Perspectives in Art and Cultural Theory 3
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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Exhibition, book or creative work review
| Early in the teaching period | 20% |
Annotated bibliography
| Mid semester | 30% |
Written paper
| During the assessment 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 1
Coordinator Sean Lowry Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Sean Lowry: sean.lowry@unimelb.edu.au
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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