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Critical and Theoretical Studies 3 (FINA20029)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 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
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment, class timetable, special consideration enquiries: Contact Stop 1
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, subject matter enquiries:
Sean Lowry: sean.lowry@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject deals with the critical formulation of vanguard “high” modernism in the 1960s and its contestation by varieties of late modernist and postmodernist art and culture, which develop throughout subsequent decades up to the millennium.
Students will explore the language and methods for critically describing and interpreting works of art, using examples from the postmodern era. Through study of select works of art, historical, social, cultural and political contexts underpinning artistic production in the postmodern era are introduced.
This subject develops from Critical and Theoretical Studies 1 and 2, examining more advanced modes of critical interpretation in the visual arts. Critical and Theoretical Studies 3 includes an embedded program in academic literacy skills in analysis, discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval, and is designed to complement accompanying studio-based programs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- classify and differentiate certain key historical works of art and social contexts of the postmodern era;
- recognise and appraise terminology used in the critical understanding of postmodern art;
- demonstrate and evaluate skills in visual and textual analysis;
- identify methods for critically describing and interpreting works of postmodern art;
- demonstrate appropriate skills in academic literacy and research methodologies specific to the visual arts.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into the B-FAVISART Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA10032 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
FINA10034 | Studio Studies 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
Option 2
Admission into the B-DES Bachelor of Design
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA10032 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Fortnightly online quizzes (academic and library skills)
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Critical review of one weekly reading OR local exhibition selected in consultation with tutor.
| Mid teaching period | 40% |
Essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% 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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Sean Lowry Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising twelve 1-hour lectures and twelve 2-hour tutorials. Total time commitment 204 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
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment, class timetable, special consideration enquiries: Contact Stop 1
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, subject matter enquiries:
Sean Lowry: sean.lowry@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reader comprising critical and historical texts anthologised by the co-ordinator will be available to purchase.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024