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Theories of Art (ARTS90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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August
Overview
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This subject introduces PhD candidates to a range of art theories and art historical methodologies that remain available and relevant from the past, but that have been updated and critiqued in more recent times. It is also concerned with newer perspectives and trends. The subject will also introduce students to topics in the broader history of ideas or critical theory. Where possible, the class may feature in-class conversations with guest experts who will present an overview of their research experience and methodological shifts. Proposed texts will include selections from the works of major art theorists and historians, including Georges Bataille, Judith Butler, Gilles Deleuze, Jacques Derrida, Georges Didi-Huberman, Sigmund Freud, Michael Fried, Martin Heidegger, Laura Mulvey, Meyer Schapiro, Alois Riegl and Aby Warburg.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- Enhanced knowledge of the topic or area of scholarship taught in the module
- An ability to reflect upon their own research work in relation to the content of the module
- Enhanced engagement with leading-edge research in Arts today.
Generic skills
The subjects will contribute, through teaching and discussion with academic staff and peers, to developing the skills and capacities identified in the University-defined Graduate Attributes for the PhD, in particular:
- The capacity to contextualise research within an international corpus of specialist knowledge
- An advanced ability to evaluate and synthesise research-based and scholarly literature
- An advanced understanding of key disciplinary and multi-disciplinary norms and perspectives relevant to the field.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
- Art History
- Cultural Materials and Conservation
- Art Curatorship
- English and Theatre Studies
- Screen and Cultural Studies
- Media and Communications
- Creative Writing
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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Written work
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Written work due after the end of the teaching period
| During the assessment period | 80% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | 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
- August
Coordinator Anthony White Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 12 hours: 6 x 2 hour seminars, delivered intensively over six weeks. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 12 August 2024 to 22 September 2024 Last self-enrol date 20 August 2024 Census date 30 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 20 October 2024 August contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
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Additional delivery details
This subject is taught intensively over six weeks, beginning in April.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Ph.D.- Arts Course Doctor of Philosophy - Arts - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 31 January 2024