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Studying Contemporary Art Overseas (AHIS40022)
HonoursPoints: 25Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject is taught on location in a major art centre using the social, economic, geographical and cultural effects of the art centre as a case study of historical and contemporary culture. Students will be introduced to the key institutional components of an art centre: as appropriate, museums, galleries, alternative spaces, corporate collections, auction houses, art magazines and studios. These will be analysed using models derived from discourse theory, the institutional model of art, urban sociology, psycho geography, architectural history and subcultural theory. Students will study the display and consumption of art, allowing consideration of recent developments in museology, arts policy, commodity theory and cultural tourism.
Students wishing to enrol in this subject must consult the 'Notes' below.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- An understanding of key issues in artistic and critical practice in a specific art centre
- The ability to locate specific artistic and critical practices within a social, historical and theoretical context
- The ability to conduct independent research using catalogued sources and bibliographical indexes, including research on-site
- The ability to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources, and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of essays
- The ability to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations
- The ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion
- The ability to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision
- The ability to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, student should gain the following generic skills:
- The ability to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources, and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of essays
- The ability to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations
- The ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion
- The ability to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision
- The ability to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Subject coordinator approval is required to enrol in this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHIS30002 | Studying Contemporary Art Abroad | Not available in 2024 |
25 |
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
Please note this subject is taught at various overseas locations over approximately four weeks during the Winter Term (June-July). Further information: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10438
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A site project (due during the on-site intensive teaching)
| Due during the on-site intensive teaching | 25% |
A written essay (due one month after on-site intensive teaching)
| Due one month after on-site intensive teaching | 50% |
A take home examination (due two months after on-site intensive teaching)
| Due two months after on-site intensive teaching | 25% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
340 Hours
What do these dates mean
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Additional delivery details
Please note this subject is taught at various overseas locations over approximately four weeks during the Winter Term (June-July). Further information: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10438
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
Admission into one of the following programs is a fundamental requirement for entry into this subject:
- BH-Arts - Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
- GDA-Arts Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
- 038AB Master of Art Curatorship (200 point program), or
- 175AA Master of Arts and Cultural Management
Special entry conditions apply for this subject and all students are required to consult the School of Culture and Communication prior to lodgement of an application.
Details of where and how to obtain the itinerary and travel arrangements are available from the lecturer in charge. Prospective students must register with the lecturer in charge and receive written approval of enrolment.
Strict enrolment deadlines apply to subjects taught during the Winter Semester. The subject dates for this subject change each year.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Varied locations
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024